UNP to take disciplinary action against Randeer Rodrigo

CID grills photojournalist over Mirihana incident

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has questioned a photojournalist of a leading newspaper over the Mirihana incident. Daily Mirror photographer Waruna Wanniarachchi was questioned for nearly 4 hours by the CID. He had been asked about the incident where a large group of people attempted to attack the Mirihana residence of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. The Police had eventually fired tear gas on the crowd after the mob set fire to some vehicles. The CID had asked for the videos and

06 Apr, 2022

Sri Lankan feminists make urgent plea

Sri Lankan feminists have urged the authorities to address the unfolding humanitarian crisis caused by the economic collapse in Sri Lanka. Issuing a statement the feminists said that the country is facing the worst economic crisis in its post-independence history. Widespread food and fuel shortages are crippling the lives of people. Such a situation that has already lasted several weeks is now resulting in widespread protests which are being repressed violently. We anticipate escalating violen

06 Apr, 2022

President revokes emergency regulations

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has revoked the gazette enforcing emergency regulations. The regulations have been revoked with effect from 5th April. Secretary to the President Gamini Senarath issued a fresh gazette notice revoking the emergency regulations. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had on 1st April declared a State of public emergency as protests against his administration grew. A Gazette Extraordinary had been published declaring a public emergency with effect from April 01. Public emer

05 Apr, 2022