Opposition slams decision to enforce emergency laws

Hakeem wants Sri Lanka to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel

By Easwaran Rutnam Sri Lanka Muslim Congress Leader Rauff Hakeem has called on the Sri Lanka Government to suspend diplomatic ties with Israel for committing “genocide” in Palestine. He told Parliament the Government must take a bold stand on the issue like certain other countries. The MP said that Sri Lanka must call for action on Israel in the international criminal court. Hakeem also accused the Ranil Wickremesinghe administration of becoming virtual “slaves” to the US. The opposition MP

14 May, 2024

Report sought on probe into Dinesh Schaffter’s murder

A report has been sought on the progress of investigations into the death of businessman Dinesh Schaffter. The Colombo Magistrate?s Court ordered the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to submit the report. The Colombo Magistrate?s Court had determined last November that businessman Dinesh Schaffter was murdered as a result of an external pressure applied on his neck and the facial area. Schaffter, was found in critical condition, tied inside his car at the Borella General Cemetery in D

14 May, 2024

New Delhi Supreme Court trains 15 Sri Lankan court registry officials

A delegation of 15 Sri Lankan apex court registry officials has completed a four-day training programme in the Supreme Court in New Delhi, according to a release issued on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud guided and supported this initiative by the Supreme Court?s training centre for ?promoting knowledge? and ?fostering collaboration with international judicial entities?, the statement said. During the programme, held from May 9-13, the delegates were introduced to the technolog

14 May, 2024