Two cops suspended as detainee commits suicide

Nine inmates escape from Thaldena prison

Nine inmates escaped from the Thaldena Open Prison Rehabilitation Centre in Badulla. The Prisons Department said that 2 of the inmates were later arrested. The inmates had been fasting for Ramadan when they escaped. A search operation was launched to locate the remaining inmates who escaped. (Colombo Gazette)

17 Apr, 2023

SLPI concerned over implications on freedom of expression by ATA

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI), its constituents and affiliated organisations are deeply concerned over the proposed Anti?Terrorism Act (ATA) and its implications on freedom of expression. The ATA was published on 22 March 2023 (Gazette notification dated 17 March 2023), and was drafted to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979 (PTA). The SLPI is of the opinion that the presented bill has several controversial elements that are not conducive for

16 Apr, 2023

Sri Lanka Shippers? Council slam unacceptable and hasty decisions

The Sri Lanka Shippers? Council has slammed what it calls “unacceptable and hasty decisions” taken by the authorities which has affected the import and export sectors of Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement, the Sri Lanka Shippers? Council said that the import and export sectors of Sri Lanka, which comprise of the critical and crucial economic segments of Sri Lanka and which contribute to the country?s overall commercial activities, have been seriously affected by the recent action of the Minister of

16 Apr, 2023