Death toll from inclement weather rises to 14

Government accused of embarking on process to silence critics

The new Government in Sri Lanka, headed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has been accused of embarking on a strategy to “militarize and securatize” Sri Lanka unleashing a chilling process of repression targeting critics and human rights defenders. Two human rights groups, the International Truth and Justice Project ? Sri Lanka (ITJP) and Journalists for Democracy in Sri Lanka (JDS) said that with the help of activists in Sri Lanka who cannot be named for their own safety, the two groups documen

13 Jan, 2020

Wigneswaran holds talks with Rajinikanth

Former Chief Minister of the Northern Province Justice C.V Wigneswaran paid a courtesy call on popular actor turned politician Rajinikanth and held talks. The meeting took place at the residence of Rajinikanth in Chnnai. Wigneswaran had briefed Rajinikanth on the issues faced by Tamils in Sri Lanka. The former Northern Province Chief Minister had also requested Rajinikanth to visit Sri Lanka and meet the Tamils.

12 Jan, 2020

Veteran actor Jayalath Manoratne passed away

Veteran Sri Lankan dramatist and actor Jayalath Manoratne passed away. He was 71 years old at the time of his death. Manoratne was an award-winning actor?in?Sri Lankan cinema, stage drama and television. Manoratne has won awards ranging from OCIC, Presidential, Sarasavi, Raigam Tele’es, Sumathi and the State Literary and Drama awards. He was the best actor back to back in 1991 and 1992 for his performance in Socrates and Dvitva. He was considered as one of five actors who have dominated the S

12 Jan, 2020