Close associate of NTJ leader handed over to TID

UNP has not abandoned National Government

The United National Party (UNP) says it has not abandoned the idea of forming a National Government after the August 17 Parliamentary election. UNP member Lakshman Kiriella said that Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is firm on the idea of having a National Government which will result in the entire Parliament being the Government. ?The entire Parliament must look for solutions for this country. We cannot be like the former Government where we were divided and where minorities were harassed.

03 Aug, 2015

Government to study report on rights violations

The Government is to examine the report made public by the International Truth and Justice Project and will receive due consideration to it in keeping with the Government’s commitment to uphold and strengthen the rule of law and good governance as well as uphold human rights. Mahishini Colonne, Spokesperson at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs told the Daily Leader, the Government is committed to study ways and means to expand the scope of human rights in line with internationally accepted standa

03 Aug, 2015

Soldier commits suicide at Veyangoda camp

A soldier committed suicide at an army camp in Veyangoda this afternoon, the police media unit said. The police said that the soldier had shot himself inside his guard post. The cause for the suicide was still not known.

02 Aug, 2015