TISL files petition with Supreme Court challenging Anti-Corruption Bill
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) on Wednesday filed a petition (SC SD 19/2023) with the Supreme Court, challenging the Anti-Corruption Bill, …
Politics
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 …
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 …
Main points of IMF agreement will be passed into law, says President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) would be presented to Parliament for a vote on whether …
President expresses gratitude to all who helped Sri Lanka; import restrictions to be relaxed
In a special statement following the approval of the extended credit facility by the Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), President Ranil …
Central Bank Executive Officers’ Union proposes amendments to CBSL Bill
The Central Bank Executive Officers' Union (CBEOU) requests the Speaker and all the members of Parliament to seriously consider the concerns of CBEOU and take …
We sent Letter of Intent to IMF; expecting a reply before end of this month: President
The island nation is expecting the go-ahead from the Executive Board of the IMF for its Extended Fund Facility arrangement before the end of this month. …
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 …
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry meets US Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland
The Minister of Foreign Affairs at a luncheon meeting with U.S. Under Secretary for Political Affairs Victoria Nuland on 01 February 2023, discussed issues of …
US President extends warm wishes to Sri Lanka on its 75th Anniversary of Independence
US President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the people of Sri Lanka …
US Government expresses support for Sri Lanka’s on-going recovery efforts
U.S. Under-Secretary for Political Affairs, Victoria Nuland, who is currently on an official visit to Sri Lanka, expressed her Government’s support for the …
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 …
New Administration Fails to Reverse Damaging Policies of Its Predecessor: Human Rights Watch
The change of presidents of Sri Lanka in 2022 did not lead to any improvement in the country’s human rights record, Human Rights Watch said today in its …
Former British Prime Minister meets the President
Former British Prime Minister David Cameron, who is on a personal visit to Sri Lanka, met President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat this …
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) …
Romesh de Silva PC Opines on Ranil Wickremesinghe After 50 Years at the Bar (full speech)
December 8, 2022 (LBO) - Sri Lanka's leading Silk Romesh de Silva PC delivered a speech felicitating President Ranil Wickremesinghe at an event in recognition …
President assures solutions to land issues in NP; 8 committees to resolve provincial land issues
President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that eight (8) committees would be appointed at the provincial level to resolve the land issues. He also pointed out that …
CCC hails passing of 21st Amendment; applauds consensual approach adopted by political parties
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is pleased to note the passing of the 21st amendment with an overwhelming majority in Parliament last week. While all measures …
Sri Lanka rejects resolution at the UN Human Rights Council
Sri Lanka categorically rejected resolution A/HRC/51/L.1 (Rev.1) titled "Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka" tabled by …