ITAK decides to back Premadasa

United States rejoins Human Rights Council as an observer

The United States today announced that it was rejoining the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC). US Secretary Of State, Antony J. Blinken said that the Biden administration has recommitted the United States to a foreign policy centered on democracy, human rights, and equality. He said effective use of multilateral tools is an important element of that vision, and in that regard the President has instructed the Department of State to reengage immediately and robustly with the UN Human Rights Counci

08 Feb, 2021

Sex workers arrested following raid on brothel in Padukka

Three women engaged in the sex industry have been arrested following raid on a brothel in Padukka. The Police said that the raid was carried out after information was received that a brothel was being operated in the guise of a hotel. A search warrant was obtained by the Police following which the raid was conducted. The manager of the brothel and three women were arrested during the raid. The Police said the manager of the brothel is a resident of Padukka. The sex workers are aged 34, 40 a

09 Feb, 2021

Police to crackdown on unauthorised Valentine’s Day parties

The Police are to crackdown on unauthorised Valentine’s Day parties next week. Police Spokesman, Deputy Inspector General Ajith Rohana said that several unauthorised parties have been promoted on social media. He said that Valentine?s Day events cannot be held without the approval of the local area health authorities. When taking into consideration Covid infected persons in Sri Lanka, it has been noted that many have been infected after attending public gatherings, such as parties and wedding

09 Feb, 2021