SLC Vice President resigns claiming lack of transparency

Germany warns Sri Lanka risks losing its reputation

Germany has warned that Sri Lanka risks losing its reputation if it goes ahead with plans to implement the death penalty. B?rbel Kofler, Federal Government Commissioner for Human Rights Policy and Humanitarian Aid at the Federal Foreign Office, said that she was extremely concerned by reports that President Sirisena has publicly announced that four death sentences are to be carried out. “I appeal to the Sri Lankan Government to continue to refrain from carrying out executions following a morat

28 Jun, 2019

Gazette issued declaring Sri Lanka Railways an essential service

A gazette notice has been issued declaring?Sri Lanka Railways an essential service. The gazette was issued after trade unions decided to continue to stage a one day strike every week. Trade unions had protested last week over an issue regarding salary anomalies. The strike was suspended but it was later decided to stage a strike once a week till the demands are met. The Transport Ministry has now decided to recruit retired train engine drivers to operate the trains during the strike in the e

27 Jun, 2019

Terror suspect helps find detonators, ammunition in Kattankudy

The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) recovered 1000 detonators and ammunition hidden in Kattankudy. The items were recovered based on information provided by Ahamed Milhan Hayathu Mohamed who was arrested in the Middle East and brought to Sri Lanka. The Police said that the suspect was taken to Kattankudy to help recover the items.

27 Jun, 2019