Two arrested collecting polling cards and ID cards for money

Chinese national arrested with gem stones

A Chinese national was arrested in Wattala today with over 130 gem stones, the police media unit said. The police said that the Chinese man had several types of gem stones on his possession. According to the police, the Chinese national, aged 32, did not have a valid permit for the 133 gem stones found in his possession.

14 Sep, 2015

Government to establish truth commission

The Government today informed the UN Human Rights Council that Sri Lanka will establish a truth commission and an office on missing persons. Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera told the Council during its 30th session today that the Sri Lankan Government will also ensure a political solution is evolved through constitutional amendments. Full statement: Mr. President High Commissioner for Human Rights Excellencies Distinguished delegates I would like to begin by thanking you, and the memb

14 Sep, 2015

Sri Lanka delegation holds talks with UN rights chief

Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera and Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapaksa along with senior government officials met UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Prince Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein at the Palais Wilson in Geneva?today. Samaraweera will address the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) tomorrow. His statement will seek support for a domestic mechanism to address human rights concerns in Sri Lanka. The Human Rights Council would open its thirtieth session in Room XX of the Palais des Nations. Th

13 Sep, 2015