Court refuses to free former Minister Karuna Amman

IMF and Sri Lanka reach preliminary deal on emergency loan

Sri Lanka and the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have reached a preliminary agreement on an emergency loan to the crisis-hit country and a formal announcement will be made on Thursday, four sources with direct knowledge of the matter said. The island nation, struggling with its worst economic crisisin more than seven decades, had sought up to $3 billion from the IMF. Spokespersons for the IMF and the Sri Lankan government did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Staff-level agr

31 Aug, 2022

Ranil urged to end use of counter terror laws on protesters

President Ranil Wickremesinghe should immediately end the use of draconian counter-terrorism laws to target peaceful protesters and release those in custody, Human Rights Watch said today. The authorities detained three student activists who participated in an August 18, 2022 demonstration under the abusive Prevention of Terrorism Act?(PTA), which allows up to a year?s detention without trial. Since he was sworn in as president on July 21 following the flight and resignation of then-president

31 Aug, 2022

Two injured in shooting near Negombo Court

Two people sustained injuries following a shooting incident near the Negombo Court today. The Police said that unidentified gunmen had carried out the shooting. The injured individuals have been admitted to hospital for treatment. Investigations are underway. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Aug, 2022