Ranil warns of anarchy if no immediate solution

Gota, Lalith and P. B. appear before commission on SriLankan

Former Defense Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, former Secretary to the President Lalith Weeratunga and former Treasury Secretary P. B. Jayasundara appeared before the Presidential commission investigating allegations surrounding Sri Lankan Airlines and Mihin Lanka. The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into SriLankan Airlines, SriLankan Catering Ltd and Mihin Lanka, was appointed by President Maithripala Sirisena. The term of the commission which ended last month, was extended till?December 31

29 Aug, 2018

Amnesty takes to the streets in Sri Lanka, demands answers

Amnesty International with the support of civil society kicked off a campaign in Colombo today to raise awareness, build solidarity and demand answers and action for the disappeared in South Asia. Three containers bearing banners reading “More than 60,000 Disappeared. Still No Answers. Why, Mr. President?,” will make their way around Colombo and it’s suburbs from today. An informal solidarity event was held at Galle Face Green today with members of families of the disappeared from the region.

28 Aug, 2018

Minneriya National Park reopens after closing following clash

The Minneriya National Park which was temporarily closed yesterday following a clash between wildlife officers and another group was reopened today. The clash yesterday took place after a suspect was arrested over illegal fishing within the park premises. A group of men had attacked officers of the?Wildlife Conservation Department following the arrest. Six officers of the Wildlife Conservation Department were admitted to hospital following the incident.?(Colombo Gazette)

28 Aug, 2018