Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena further remanded

President defends coalition, calls for end to power struggle

President Maithripala Sirisena today defended the coalition Government and called for an end to the power struggle within the coalition. Making the Government policy speech in Parliament, the President also sought an end to the?squabbles between the Government and the opposition. The ceremonial opening of the second session of the eighth Parliament took place today with the participation of President Maithripala Sirisena. Later, in his speech the President briefed Parliament on the achievemen

08 May, 2018

HRC to hold inquiry on Kandy violence from 9 ? 12 May

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka will hold an inquiry from 9 ? 12 May, 2018 in Kandy on the violent incidents based on religious hatred that took place in Kandy District in March 2018. The Chairperson and Commissioners will conduct the inquiry. Prior to the said inquiry, the Commission called for written submissions and evidence from the public regarding the incidents. (Colombo Gazette)

08 May, 2018

Police fire water cannons on protesting unemployed graduates

The?Police fired water cannons on protesting unemployed graduates in Fort today. The?unemployed graduates had disrupted traffic near the Lotus roundabout during the protest. The Police then fired?water cannons to disperse the protesters. (Colombo Gazette)

08 May, 2018