Case filed against Gota by bribery, corruption commission

Term of LG bodies not dissolved extended

President Maithripala Sirisena says the Government has decided to extend the terms of office of every Local Government Institution which haven?t been dissolved so far. He said this decision was taken to facilitate the forthcoming amendments of the electoral system of the Local Governments. The President made these remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the ?Nenasara Athwela?; an annual program to distribute parcels of books for 18, 000 school children in the area of the Kotte Urban Council, h

26 Dec, 2015

Committee studying PTA in repeal process

Moves to repeal draconian anti-terrorism laws are gathering pace as Sri Lanka prepares to provide an update to the UN Human Rights Council on the implementation of the resolution on Sri Lanka adopted by the Council this year. Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha told The Sunday Leader that a committee is in the process of closely studying the PTA and what law can be introduced to replace it. He said that the committee consists of representatives from the office of the President, Prime Ministe

27 Dec, 2015

Wimal warns Sri Lankan community in Europe

Leader of the National Freedom Front, Parliamentarian Wimal Weerawansa has warned the Sri Lankan community in Europe that Sri Lanka’s future is under threat. Weerawansa?is on tour in Europe to meet Sri Lankans living abroad and to brief them on the dangers faced by Sri Lanka in the near future. As part of the visit Weerawansa visited Berlin?and?addressed the Sri Lankans living in Berlin on the topic ?The Injustice done to a Nation by a White man?s court?. (Colombo Gazette) Photos by Chintha

27 Dec, 2015