Two people, including STF officer, hacked to death

BASL proposes travel ban on those involved in Galle Face attack

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has proposed a travel ban on those involved in the attack on peaceful protesters at Galle Face. BASL President Saliya Pieris said that urgent action is immediately required on the part of the authorities to restore public confidence and restore peace. For this purpose, the BASL demands the immediate arrest according, to law, of all persons who instigated, conspired to unleash the violent mob from Temple Trees and participated in the said violence – irres

11 May, 2022

President appeals to public to reject racial, religious disharmony

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appealed to the public to reject racial and religious disharmony. The President tweeted saying this is the time for all Sri Lankans to join hands as one, to overcome the economic, social and political challenges. “I urge all Sri Lankans to reject the subversive attempts to push you towards racial and religious disharmony. Promoting moderation, toleration and coexistence is vital,” he said. The tweet came following attempts to instigate communal clashes in Nego

11 May, 2022

Senior DIG Deshabandu Tennakoon assaulted

Senior Deputy Inspector of Police (DIG) Deshabandu Tennakoon was assaulted in Colombo today. He was assaulted by a mob near the Beira Lake in Colombo and his vehicle was also later damaged. The mob questioned Tennakoon over the failure to prevent the attack on the peaceful protest in Galle Face. Tennakoon was at Galle Face when the mob attack on the peaceful protesters took place. He was asked who gave the orders to allow Government supporters to attack GotaGoGama. Tennakoon and another ind

10 May, 2022