Talawakelle-Lindula UC Vice Chairman arrested

Key recommendations made to strengthen justice for children

The Ministry of Justice (MoJ), in partnership with the United Nations Children?s Fund (UNICEF), today launched ?A Legal and Institutional Assessment of Sri Lanka?s Justice System for Children?, a new report that recommends a set of 27 key long and short term actions, that if implemented will further strengthen the administration of justice for children in Sri Lanka. Attended by the Minister of Justice and Foreign Employment, Thalatha Atukorale, officials from Government Ministries, UN Agencies,

15 Nov, 2017

Report on fuel crisis handed over to President Sirisena

The committee appointed to look into the recent fuel crisis submitted its report to President Maithripala Sirisena today. President Maithripala Sirisena had appointed the committee when the fuel issue turned into a crisis last week. A shortage of fuel turned into a crisis with fuel sheds running out of petrol for days. The situation was resolved with an oil tanker arriving from the UAE and India sending stocks following a request from the President.?(Colombo Gazette)

14 Nov, 2017

Chandrika briefs UN Secretary General on reconciliation efforts

Chairperson of Office for National Unity and Reconciliation (ONUR) Madam Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga met with the UN Secretary General Ant?nio Guterres in New York. During the meeting the Secretary General was briefed about the reconciliation efforts taken by the Government of Sri Lanka and the work carried out by ONUR, which he appreciated. Madam Kumaratunga just concluded her visit to USA and will return to Sri Lanka shortly. (Colombo Gazette)

15 Nov, 2017