Woman killed, son injured following shooting incident in Nittambuwa

Zeid expected in Sri Lanka before Geneva session

The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Zeid Ra?ad Al Hussein, is expected to visit Sri Lanka ahead of the September session of the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). Government sources said that Al Hussein was expected in Sri Lanka before September 14 but the dates have not been finalized. The 30th session of the UNHRC will be held from 14 September – 2 October 2015. Sources said that Al Hussein is expected to present to the Government the report based on the investigations conducted by his o

27 Aug, 2015

Galle Magistrate lifts travel ban on Gotabaya

The Galle Magistrate today lifted the travel ban imposed on former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa in relation to the Avant-Garde Security company?case. The Magistrate?had imposed the travel ban after investigations had been launched over allegations involving?Rajapaksa and a floating armoury registered with?Avant-Garde. (Colombo Gazette)

27 Aug, 2015

UPFA national list challenged in court

The national list of the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has been challenged in court by the Mahajana Eksath Peramuna (MEP). The MEP filed a petition in court seeking a suspension of the gazette notification issued with the list of the UPFA national list nominees to Parliament.

26 Aug, 2015