Probe launched over sexual abuse at Kalubowila hospital

HRCSL member Ambika Satkunanathan resigns

A member of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) Ambika Satkunanathan has resigned from her post. Satkunanathan confirmed to the Colombo Gazette that she resigned from her post and that a detailed press statement will be issued. Satkunanathan is a lawyer and human rights advocate. Previously, Satkunanathan served in various roles at the United Nations offices in Sri Lanka, including as the national legal advisor to the High Commissioner for Human Rights and Office of the Senior Hu

07 Mar, 2020

Warrant issued on Secretary of Presidential Commission

The Colombo High Court special trial- at – bar today ordered the Secretary to the Presidential Commission of Inquiry appointed to investigate incidents of political victimization VBPK Weerasinghe to be arrested and produced in court. The order was issued after Weerasinghe failed to appear before court today, despite being issued summons. The High Court special trial- at – bar had issued an arrest warrant on charges of contempt of court, as Weerasinghe had failed to notify the court of her unav

06 Mar, 2020

Kuwait temporarily suspends flights from Sri Lanka

Kuwait has decided to temporarily suspend flights from Sri Lanka and six other countries. The State of Kuwait’s Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) said all incoming flights to and from Kuwait International Airport are temporarily suspended for the Philippines, Bangladesh, India, Sri Lanka, Syria, Lebanon, and Egypt. The circular said that pursuant to the decision issued by the health authorities in the State of Kuwait, all incoming flights to and from Kuwait International Airport are

07 Mar, 2020