Sri Lanka dismisses Vijay’s demand to reclaim Katchatheevu

PTA to be replaced with Counter Terrorism Act

The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will soon be abolished and it will be replaced by the Counter Terrorism Act, the Ministry?of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs said. Minister of Prison Reforms, Rehabilitation, Resettlement and Hindu Religious Affairs D.M Swaminathan said?that the Attorney General is scheduled to submit a review on?78 trials pending under the Prevention of Terrorism Act with regard to Tamil suspects, by 15th September. Swaminathan sai

24 Aug, 2016

Election practice in Sri Lanka not fair says Asian group

The election practice in Sri Lanka is not fair, the Asia Network for Free and Fair Elections (ANFREL) said today. Money politics, weak political parties and violence still mar democratic elections in Asian countries, Asia Network for Free and Fair Elections (ANFREL) chairperson Damaso G. Magbual said at a press briefing in Bali, the Jakarta Post reported. As an example, Magbual said, candidates in Nepal and Sri Lanka could spend 15 times their annual salaries to participate in elections ? a ba

23 Aug, 2016

Madras High Court orders release of Lankan refugee

A 28-year-old Sri Lankan refugee, who was lodged at the Mandapam refugee camp in India for illegally staying in India, was released following the Madras High Court orders, the Press Trust of India reported. “Ahamed Iqmal is free to leave for his country with his father, Mohammed Bowser, after the latter paid Rs 32000 today, as per the Court orders, for his son’s illegal stay in India,” customs officials said. Last week, the High Court had ordered his release from the camp, on payment of the fi

24 Aug, 2016