Cabraal granted bail but banned from overseas travel

President appeals to Police to uphold public trust

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake appealed to the Police to uphold the trust placed by the public on the institution. Attending the passing out parade of the 82nd batch of the Special Task Force (STF) at the Katukurunda STF Training Camp in Kalutara, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for a progressive transformation within the Sri Lanka Police to ensure the rule of law, order and authority. The President noted that the public places its trust in the Sri Lanka Police to up

08 Apr, 2025

Government accused of continuing state policy of impunity

The Transnational Government of Tamil Eelam (TGTE) says the new Sri Lankan Government continues the state policy of impunity, denying justice for Tamil people. It further stated that “In his March 3, 2025, opening remarks at the UN Human Rights Council?s 58th session, which ends today April 4th, UN High Commissioner for Human Rights Volker Turk aptly stated, ?An absence of accountability leads directly to an absence of peace.? “In the island of Sri Lanka, the absence of accountability not only

09 Apr, 2025

Trump announces 90-day pause on tariffs but China excluded

US President Donald Trump abruptly backed down Wednesday in his global trade war with a 90 day tariff pause for most countries — but slapped even more levies against China in what has become a brutal duel between the world’s two largest economies. Following days of global market turmoil, Wall Street stocks surged in reaction to Trump’s sudden announcement on his Truth Social network. “I have authorized a 90 day PAUSE” on higher tariffs that took effect on Wednesday, Trump said, adding that he

09 Apr, 2025