University student falls to death from Uthuwankanda

UN urged to probe Matale grave

The United Nations (UN) has been called to assist in the investigations into the mass grave unearthed in Matale last year. In a written statement submitted to the UN Human Rights Council, ahead of the 22nd session which begins tomorrow, the Asian Legal Resource Centre (ALRC), a nongovernmental organization, has said that the UN Working Group on Enforced Disappearances should, through their experts, study the situation and the conduct of inquiries relating to the remains of the 200 or more person

24 Feb, 2013

Government rejects allegations raised by the clergy

The government has strongly rejected allegations raised by a group of clergy who have written to the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) calling for a strong and action oriented resolution in relation to accountability, reconciliation and human rights in the island nation. The letter signed by the Bishop of Mannar and 132 members of the clergy from the North and East, says the new resolution should go beyond the resolution adopted at the 19th session of the Council. “If any indivitual has a problem,

24 Feb, 2013

Cough syrups with Dextromethorphan suspended

The Health Ministry has suspended the sale and distribution of cough syrups with Dextromethorphan with?immediate?effect. A statement by the Ministry of Health said that the?decision?was taken following an alert issued by the World Health Organisation (WHO). Dextromethorphan (DXM or DM) is an antitussive (cough suppressant) drug. It is one of the active ingredients in many over-the-counter cold and cough medicines, such as Mucinex DM, Robitussin, NyQuil, Dimetapp, Vicks, Coricidin, Delsym, TheraF

23 Feb, 2013