Heroin worth over Rs. 2 billion seized

Concerns raised over US using BIA to transfer military cargo

Concerns were raised in Parliament today over the United States using the?Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) to transfer military cargo. Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Parliamentarian Bimal Ratnayake asked the Government if there was an agreement with the US to conduct such transfers. He also asked if the Government was taking steps to ensure there is no threat to Sri Lanka by the US using a commercial airport to transfer military goods. Leader of the House Lakshman Kiriella said that

24 Jan, 2019

Aloysius and three others ordered to appear in court

Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) owner Arjun Aloysius, Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Kasun Palisena and two others have been ordered to appear in court on January 28th. The order was issued by the Colombo Chief Magistrate today. Arjun Aloysius and Kasun Palisena were granted bail by the Colombo Chief Magistrate?s Court earlier this month in the case over the?Central Bank treasury bond scam, after nearly a year in remand prison. Among the bail conditions, both?Aloysius and Palisena were barr

25 Jan, 2019

Ban sought on corporal punishment in Sri Lankan schools

A campaign has intensified to seek a total ban on corporal punishment in Sri Lankan schools. End Corporal Punishment (ECP) 2020 was launched in September 2018 to end corporal punishment in Sri Lankan schools. In a context where the same message has become louder and more urgent, the organizers held a media conference today on ?Progress For Real Change?, discussing the challenges, milestones and the progress of the campaign at Sri Lanka Foundation. Dr. Tush Wickramanayaka – Chairperson, Stop C

24 Jan, 2019