Police authorised to arrest anyone violating quarantine regulations

The Hague ?people?s tribunal? urges justice for Lasantha

By Easwaran Rutnam A series of civil society-led hearings culminated in The Hague with justice being sought over the murder of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge as well as journalists in Mexico and Syria. Lasantha’s daughter Ahimsa Wickrematunge tweeted saying the ‘People?s Tribunal’ at The Hague found the Government of Sri Lanka guilty of her father Lasantha Wickrematunge?s murder. “The People?s tribunal has achieved justice for my father which the Government of Sri Lanka failed to do in 13

20 Sep, 2022

Sri Lanka abstains from voting on resolution against Russia

Sri Lanka abstained from voting on a resolution at the United Nations against Russia, which was passed with 143 votes. The UN General Assembly passed the resolution by a large majority, calling on countries not to recognise the four regions of Ukraine which Russia has claimed, following so-called referendums held late last month, and demanding that Moscow reverse course on its “attempted illegal annexation”. The results were 143 Member States in favour, with five voting against, and 35 abstent

13 Oct, 2022

Sri Lanka to implement FTA with Singapore

Sri Lanka is to implement the Free Trade Agreement (FTA with Singapore. President Ranil Wickremesinghe met with the Prime Minister of Singapore Lee Hsien Loong in Tokyo today (27). During the discussions, President Wickremesinghe informed the Singaporean Prime Minister that an international trade office was being established in the President?s office. He also explained that his priority was to bring into effect the Free Trade Agreement with Singapore. Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong welcomed

27 Sep, 2022