Report by UNP committee on Ranjan’s claims handed over

Sri Lanka remembers devastating 2004 tsunami

Sri Lanka commemorated the 11th anniversary of the 2004 Indian Ocean tsunami today. In a symbolic gesture of creating awareness among people as regards the disaster mitigation, Sri Lanka declared December 26 of each year as ?National Safety Day? . Today, the National Safety Day was observed with a two-minute silence from 9.25am to 9.27am in remembrance of the tsunami victims of December 2004. The Tsunami which battered Sri Lanka in 2004 had a catastrophic impact on the southern, western, east

26 Dec, 2015

Committee studying PTA in repeal process

Moves to repeal draconian anti-terrorism laws are gathering pace as Sri Lanka prepares to provide an update to the UN Human Rights Council on the implementation of the resolution on Sri Lanka adopted by the Council this year. Justice Minister Wijeydasa Rajapaksha told The Sunday Leader that a committee is in the process of closely studying the PTA and what law can be introduced to replace it. He said that the committee consists of representatives from the office of the President, Prime Ministe

27 Dec, 2015

Suspect in Raviraj killing linked to Aussie business

A Sri Lankan policeman wanted in connection with the assassination of a prominent Sri Lankan politician and human rights lawyer is suspected of hiding out in Australia and running an eco-consultancy business, the Sydney Morning Herald reported. The eco-consultancy is owned by a businesswoman who says she is a friend of former United States President Bill Clinton. Sri Lankan police have confirmed asking Australian police for assistance in tracking down Fabian Royston Toussaint? who is wanted in

27 Dec, 2015