Former Sri Lanka Air Force pilot arrested at BIA with pistol

Indian embassy in Kuwait organises beach cleaning drive, 500 volunteers take part

Kuwait City [Kuwait], June 17 (ANI): As many as 500 volunteers enthusiastically took part in a beach cleaning activity organised by the Indian Embassy in association with several groups in Kuwait on Saturday morning. The beach cleaning drive was organised by the Indian embassy in joint collaboration with UN-Habitat, Hawally Governorate, the Municipality and various Indian community associations. The event marked a collaborative effort to promote environmental awareness and community participati

21 Jun, 2023

Core Group on Sri Lanka concerned over continued use of PTA

The Core Group on Sri Lanka is concerned over the continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). The Sri Lanka Core Group comprising Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, the UK and the United States. UK Human Rights Ambassador Rita French told the UN Human Rights Council in Geneva during the ongoing 53rd Session of the Council that the Core Group welcomes Sri Lanka?s initial steps towards addressing concerns around land returns, long-term detentions and corruption. “These ste

21 Jun, 2023

Petition filed against attempt to arrest Jerome Fernando withdrawn

A petition filed by Pastor Jerome Fernando seeking an order to prevent his arrest has been withdrawn. Pastor Jerome Fernando had filed a Fundamental Rights (FR) petition before the Supreme Court seeking an order preventing his arrest by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). Accordingly, the Supreme Court had decided to hear the petition on 28 July. However, lawyers appearing for Pastor Jerome Fernando withdrew the petition today. The self-proclaimed prophet had named the Inspector-Ge

21 Jun, 2023