Fire at Madampitiya garbage dump

Tear gas and water cannons fired on IUSF protest

The Police fired tear gas and water cannons on a protest organized by the Inter-University Students? Federation (IUSF), in Nugegoda today. The students were blocked by the Police near the Sri Jayawardenapura University at the Wijerama Junction in Nugegoda. Water cannons and tear gas was later fired to disperse the protesters. The protest was staged against the deal between the IMF and the Government, the high cost of living and a number of other issues. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Jun, 2023

Canada slammed by Sri Lanka for allowing Indira’s murder to be glorified

Sri Lanka has slammed Canada for allowing former Indian Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s Murder to be glorified in public. Foreign Minister Ali Sabry tweeted saying it was totally unacceptable. Former Prime Minister Indira Gandhi?s Murder was glorified by Khalistani radicals and terrorists publicly in Canada. “This is totally unacceptable. In the name of freedom of expression and promoting diversity , no country could afford to grant sanctuaries to terrorists and secessionists. If you allow to

07 Jun, 2023

Sri Lanka born UK-based barrister becomes youngest minority ethnic Crown Court judge

A Sri Lanka born Yorkshire-based barrister is believed to have become the youngest Black and minority ethnic Crown Court judge. After a lengthy process of exams, interviews and approval from the King, 34-year-old Ayesha Smart has been selected to sit as a recorder in Crown Courts across the North East England. Speaking to Legal Cheek about what the appointment means to her, Smart said: ?I?m really proud of the achievement. As are my family. I remember my mum commenting when I got the appointm

06 Jun, 2023