US blacklists Karannagoda for human rights violations; Sri Lanka regrets decision
The United States on Thursday banned former Sri Lankan Navy Commander and Governor of North Western Province Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and his …
Defense
Minister does all these malicious acts to harass us & to protect one SDIG, says Ajith Rohana
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) of the Southern Province Ajith Rohana says that he will not abide by the recent transfer order made by the …
Change of govt can only be brought about through a parliamentary election, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the only way to bring about a change of government is through a parliamentary election and not through street …
Sri Lanka & US Militaries Commence Joint Training Exercise
The U.S. Navy and Marine Corps will commence exercise Cooperation Afloat Readiness and Training (CARAT)/Marine Exercise (MAREX) Sri Lanka 2023 with the Sri …
End Arbitrary Detention of Student Activist: Human Rights Organizations
The Sri Lankan government should immediately end the arbitrary detention of Wasantha Mudalige, a student activist who was arrested on August 18, 2022, seven …
500 new jeeps for Sri Lanka Police under Indian loan assistance
As the first phase of the 500 jeeps to be given to the Sri Lanka Police under Indian loan assistance, 125 new jeeps were handed over to the police today (22nd) …
Illegally imported Hummer auctions off to the importer himself violating tender procedures
Customs officials have violated tender procedures by auctioning off an illegally imported Hummer to the illegal importer himself at a much lower price. The …
Revoke sweeping new order to restrict protest, says Human Rights Watch
The Sri Lankan government should reverse a new regulation that unlawfully restricts protests in large areas of the capital, Colombo, Human Rights Watch said …
Resume Sri Lanka’s participation in Stolen Asset Recovery initiative: Human Rights Watch
Sri Lanka’s new president, Ranil Wickremesinghe, should ensure that his administration adopts measures to protect the basic rights of all Sri Lankans, Human …
Sri Lanka rejects motion on alleged genocide adopted in Canadian Parliament
Sri Lanka notes with regret the adoption of a motion in the Canadian Parliament on the alleged genocide of Tamils in Sri Lanka and recognizing May 18 as Tamil …
MR and 16 others get overseas travel ban
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has imposed an overseas travel ban on Former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and 16 others. The list includes …
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco
A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have …
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”
The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of …
Ceylon Chamber calls for immediate action be taken against attacks on protesters
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is alarmed by the violent attacks on protestors outside Temple Trees and at Galle Face and calls upon the Government and the …
Indian External Affairs Minister calls on President
Indian External Affairs Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar who is on a three-day official visit to Sri Lanka called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa Monday. Dr. …
Defence Attachés of USA, France, Germany, Korea & Switzerland visit Hambantota Port
Defence Attachés (DAs) representing several countries made a recent tour of the port to familiarise themselves with the port’s activities. Some of them …
Indian naval vessels visit Hambantota International Port
Two Indian naval vessels visited the Hambantota International Port (HIP) for replenishments and husbandry services. The ships which arrived on the 9th were …
All volumes including witness records of Easter attack hands over to Parliament
All the volumes, including the final report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) into the Easter Sunday attacks and related witness records, have …
European Union urges Sri Lanka to continue reducing use of PTA
The European Union (EU) has urged Sri Lanka to continue reducing the use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and to undertake further practical and …
High Commissioner Milinda Moragoda meets India’s Deputy National Security Advisor
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner to India Milinda Moragoda met with the Deputy National Security Advisor of India Shri Pankaj Saran, on 27 November …