Multiple shooting incidents results in deaths and injuries

SLPP demands Gammanpila’s head for raising fuel prices

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has demanded the resignation of Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila over the increase in fuel prices. SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam said that raising fuel prices at a time when the public are already facing difficulties as a result of the coronavirus is unacceptable. He said that the Energy Minister must take responsibility of the situation and resign. Gammanpila had said yesterday that the Government delayed a price increase as a result of the

12 Jun, 2021

Fishing allowed to recommence in the Negombo lagoon

Fishing has been allowed to recommence in the Negombo lagoon, the Fisheries Ministry said today. The Department of Fisheries had suspended fishing in the lagoon three weeks ago. However, State Minister of Fisheries Kanchana Wijesekera said that fishing in the lagoon has been permitted from today. Fishing in the lagoon and along the coast in Negombo had been banned following the fire on the MV X-Press Pearl. Wijesekera noted that fishing will not be permitted in some areas until a scan, clear

12 Jun, 2021

Lockdown sees increase in domestic violence in Sri Lanka

The lockdown in Sri Lanka has resulted in an increase in domestic violence. The National Forum Against Gender-Based Violence in Sri Lanka has called for immediate attention to the challenges faced by victims of domestic violence during the pandemic related lockdowns. Domestic violence has been recognized globally as a widespread violation of human rights even prior to the pandemic. In an effort to contain the spread of COVID-19, countries including Sri Lanka have employed travel restrictions,

12 Jun, 2021