Tiran denies claims Police hunting Tamils in Colombo

Power to raise human rights issue during Sri Lanka visit

USAID Administrator Samantha Power will raise the human rights issue during her visit to Sri Lanka. The Administrator will reinforce USAID?s support for inclusive development that promotes human rights, democracy, and good governance, USAID said today. She will also reiterate the United States? steadfast support for a free and open Indo-Pacific region that is connected, prosperous, resilient, and secure. Power will travel to Sri Lanka from September 10-11. The Administrator will meet with gov

09 Sep, 2022

Galle Face protester Lahiru Weerasekara arrested

Galle Face protester Lahiru Weerasekara was arrested by the Maradana Police today. He was arrested while returning home after attending a demonstration staged at Galle Face this evening. Weerasekara has been arrested over allegations he obstructed the duties of the Police during a protest march staged in Maradana recently. A former convenor of the Inter-University Students? Federation (IUSF), Weerasekara played a key role in the protests staged at Galle Face since April. He had been arrested

09 Sep, 2022

Leading sports goods retailer to suspend Sri Lanka operations

Leading sports goods retailer Decathlon has decided to suspend all retail operations in Sri Lanka (store and eCommerce) from 30th October 2022. The company said that due to the ongoing situation in the country it has become impossible for them to resupply their product ranges. Since October 2018, Decathlon has been operating up to 2 stores, located in Battaramulla and Union Place (closed on July 31st, 2022), as well as an eCommerce website. Committed to helping its local employees, Decathlon

10 Sep, 2022