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SLPI concerned over safety and security of journalists in Sri Lanka

The Sri Lanka Press Institute (SLPI) has raised concerns over the safety and security of journalists in Sri Lanka. SLPI, a professional collective body representing the media community and advocates of media freedom and the news industry, said it condemned any attack or threats that prevents journalists from executing their duties. The SLPI said it is concerned with the implications affecting media freedom and the safety and security of those engaged in the media profession. The SLPI urged th

17 Feb, 2022

New restrictions at Chaman border crossing between Afghanistan-Pakistan impact movement of people

Islamabad [Pakistan], February 10 (ANI): Fresh restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities at the Chaman border with Afghanistan have adversely affected the movement of ordinary people between the two countries, a media report said. The border official is allowing people only those with legal documents to enter the country, according to American broadcaster. “New restrictions imposed by Pakistani authorities at the Chaman border with Afghanistan has adversely effected the movement of ordinar

18 Feb, 2022

Child abductor shot dead by Police in Horana

A child abductor was shot dead by the Police during a confrontation in Horana today. The Police said that the suspect identified as ?Neelaka? had abducted his 7-year-old son after shooting in the air. The boy was in the custody of his grandmother when the incident took place as his mother had been injured in an altercation with the father earlier. The Police had confronted the suspect after the child was abducted and both sides had opened fire. According to the Police, the suspect was shot d

17 Feb, 2022