Borella Police traffic OIC injured in hit-and-run

Fake lover arrested in Nugegoda

The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) arrested a man today after he had allegedly duped a woman in Ambalangoda by taking money from her with the promise of marrying her. According to the police media unit, the man had taken Rs. 700,00 from the lady but had later gone missing. The woman had lodged a complaint with the office of the police IGP and investigations were?subsequently?launched. The suspect was arrested this morning near St. John’s College in Nugegoda, the police media unit said. The police

20 Feb, 2013

North and East clergy call for strong resolution on Lanka

A group of clergy from the North and East have written to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for a strong and action oriented resolution in relation to accountability, reconciliation and human rights in Sri Lanka. The letter signed by the Bishop of Mannar and 132 men and women Christian clergy and religious from different churches in North and East Sri Lanka, says the new resolution should go beyond the resolution adopted at the 19th session of the Council. ?As noted by the High Commiss

20 Feb, 2013

US concerned over human rights abuses

The United States (US) says it continues to be deeply concerned by allegations of violations of international humanitarian law and human rights in Sri Lanka. US State Department spokeswoman Victoria Nuland said that at the end of the conflict the US supported a full accounting for all who were engaged in acts of violating international humanitarian law. ?We also welcome the report by UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Navi Pillay, noting the strong concern about the Government of Sri Lanka?s

20 Feb, 2013