Lankans housed in a camp in Tiruchi observe fast

MR discusses Weliweriya issue (Updated)

President Mahinda Rajapaksa had discussions today on the Weliweriya water issue. The President?s office said that the discussion was held with government officials and public representatives from Weliweriya. The discussion had focused on the water contamination alleged to have been caused by a gloves factory in the area. After listening to detailed accounts from residents, factory representatives and other officials, the President offered the following solutions to help resolve the situation: (1

12 Aug, 2013

CPA goes to HRCSL on ITN

The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) and its Executive Director filed a complaint before the Human Rights Commissions of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) this afternoon against the Independent Television Network of Sri Lanka (ITN) and its Chairmen. The complaint was on the basis that a news item appearing on the 7:00pm Sinhala language news broadcast of ITN on Sunday 14th July 2013 violates several fundamental rights of both CPA and its Executive Director which are guaranteed under the Constitution to all

12 Aug, 2013

Pakistan hails Lankan response

Pakistan has hailed Sri Lanka?s response to transfer the body of a Pakistani crew member of an Italian Ship MV LDN FORTUNA, after he had died while the ship was anchored in India. According to sources at the Pakistan High Commission in Colombo, the Pakistani had died when the ship was anchored at the Cochin port last month. The ship crew requested the Indian authorities to allow the disembarkation and further repatriation of the dead body to Pakistan through the Pakistan High Commission in New D

12 Aug, 2013