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HRCSL to call for reports on arrest of journalist in Borella
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says it has looked into the media reports that journalist Tharindu Uduwaragedera has been assaulted and arrested by Borella Police on Friday (28), while reporting a protest.
Issuing a…
HRCSL initiates probe into death of residential patient at NIMH
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) says it conducted a Suo Motu (on its own motion) investigation on the death of a patient who was under residential treatment at the National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH).
Thereby, a…
Japanese FM, Sri Lanka President discuss cooperation and regional stability
Press Secretary from the Japanese Foreign Ministry.
Additionally, present at the talks were HE Hideaki Mizukoshi, Ambassador of Japan to Sri Lanka, Tomosaburo Esaki, Executive Assistant to the Minister, Mr Taro Tsutsumi, Director of the…
Prof. Gunaratne calls for rehabilitation programme for Easter attack suspects
Prof. Rohan Gunaratne, a threat specialist of the global security environment, has called for a rehabilitation programme for those arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks.
Speaking at a conference in Colombo,…
Japanese foreign minister reaches Sri Lanka
The Foreign Affairs Minister of Japan, Hayashi Yoshimasa arrived in Sri Lanka.
The Japanese legislator is here on a two-day official visit, during which he is expected to have talks on bilateral relations with President Ranil…
62 Sri Lankans deported from Kuwait
A group of 62 Sri Lankan nationals have been deported from Kuwait, for working illegally without the required valid visas.
The group was deported from Kuwait using temporary passports prepared by the Sri Lankan Embassy in Kuwait, a…
Court issues order against protest planned in Colombo today
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court has issued an order against a dozen members of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) from staging demonstrations or protest marches in parts of Colombo until 10:00 a.m. on Saturday (July 29).
Thereby, the…
Defence Ministry lifts ban imposed under PTA against five organisations
The Ministry of Defence on Wednesday issued an Extraordinary Gazette, lifting the ban imposed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) against five organisations.
The relevant gazette was issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in…
Truth-Seeking Commission must operate independently – Ali Sabry
Highlighting the significance of establishing a Truth-Seeking Commission to address the ethnic problem’s impact on affected communities, Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry has stressed that the commission should operate independently,…
French President to visit Sri Lanka this weekend
The President of France Emmanuel Macron will visit Sri Lanka on his return from Papua New Guinea, on Friday (28) night to Saturday (29) morning, reported French Media.
Reports said that the French President will meet with Sri Lankan…