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Government campaign against Transparency International and moves to arrest J.C. Weliamuna
The Asian Human Rights Commission reliably understands that there is a move to arrest and detain J.C. Weliamuna, the chairperson of Transparency International in Sri Lanka (TISL) on fabricated charges.
[News] Sri Lankans In Italy Agitate For Third Time Demanding General's Release
A protest march was organized in Napoli in Italy on the 7th to demand the government of Sri Lanka to immediately release Gen. Sarath Fonseka who is being arbitrarily detained by the SL. Army. According to the organizers of this event the protest march is the third of the protest events held in Italy against the arrest and detention of Gen. Sarath Fonseka....[News] UNP blames govt. of undemocratic behaviour
The UNP is opposed to the appointment of a ‘Panel of Experts’ by UN Secretary General but blamed the government for acting in an undemocratic manner which has resulted in such a move. ...[News] Sri Lankan Government, USAID, Partners Hand Over New Livelihood Equipment to Former LTTE Combatants
The Sri Lanka Country Director of USAID and Sri Lanka’s Commissioner General for Rehabilitation today handed over equipment to help over 550 former Tamil Tiger combatants to start new civilian jobs in eastern Sri Lanka. ...[News] Three Browns employees drown
Three male employees of Browns and Company are reported to be drowned in Ibbankatuwa tank, Dambulla today evening, Dambulla Police said. ...[News] “Special Panel on Sri Lanka uncalled for and unwarranted” – President to Ban Ki-moon
President Mahinda Rajapaksa has pointed out that the intention of the UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon to appoint a panel of experts to advice him (i.e. the SG) on Sri Lanka is totally uncalled for and unwarranted. ...[News] Sooriyarachchi misled; Mangala
SLFP (M) Wing Leader Mangala Samaraweera has expressed disappointment at the decision taken by Dilrukshi Sooriyarachchi in joining the ruling United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA). ...[News] Police Obstruct Petition To Release General
A campaign to collect signatures for a petition demanding the release of Gen. Sarath Fonseka, who liberated the country from tiger terrorism, was held at Piliyandala town today. As soon as the campaign commenced officers of Piliyandala Police arrived at the site and started obstructing the campaign stating public address systems would not be allowed to be used....[News] 10 injured as van turns over
At least 10 persons were injured when the van in which they were travelling overturned at Navagalkanda in the Medawachiya police area early this morning, police said. ...[News] Enews Editor flees country for protection
Lankaenews Editor, Sandaruwan Senadhira it is really learnt has fled the country recently due to the threat on his life. He played a key role in popularizing news websites in Sri Lanka....[News] 6 Sri Lankan fishermen held
RAMANATHAPURAM: The Coast Guard on Thursday apprehended six Sri Lankan fishermen and seized a boat for straying into the Indian waters near Nagapattinam. ...[News] IMF Says "No Agreement" With Sri Lanka, Meets in Hungary, Omits Bulgaria, Angola and Chavez Questions
The International Monetary Fund's lack of transparency is matched by its claims to be transparent. Take for example the IMF's arrangement with Sri Lanka, where parliament has been suspended and the state of emergency extended. ...[News] Govt rejects Pillay’s call for probe
The government today rejected a fresh call by UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay for an investigation into alleged war crimes in Sri Lanka, saying that Pillay should respect the decision made by the inter-governmental UN Human Rights Council last year. ...[News] Arrest warrant on food catering company owner
The Mt. Lavinia Magistrate Harsha Sethunga today issued an arrest warrant on a suspected wanted in connection with the case of detection of over Rs. 75 million in the safe locker of Ms. Ashoka Thilakaratna, mother of Dhanuna Thilakarana who is also evading arrest. ...[News] Sri Lankan security forces subjected to dictatorial rule
A group of lawyers have reportedly visited Geneva to forward a complain with evidence to the UN Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) during its 13th session of the Sri Lankan police and security forces being subjected to a dictatorial rule. ...[News] Malwatte Prelate again expresses grave concern over lawlessness in country
The most Ven. Thibbotuwave Sumangala Thero , the chief incumbent of the Malwatte Chapter expressed grave concern over the prevailing lawless climate in the country citing the unchecked violations of the law in the country and the polls violence which are mounting fiercely with nobody including the Govt. and the Authorities paying heed ,despite having knowledge of the disaster the country is fast heading on account of the neglect of the duty to maintain laws and observance of the rule of law....[News] Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Sri Lanka
Ms. Nirupama Rao, the Foreign Secretary of India, is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on Saturday for three day visit. ...[News] UNP General Secretary informs Elections Commissioner of fraud in Moneragala list
The UNP Secretary General has informed the Elections Commissioner in writing about the alteration of the UNP nominations list for the Moneragala District without his knowledge. ...[News] Australia supports Jaffna legal aid project and women’s intervention program
The Australian High Commissioner, HE Kathy Klugman, today handed over cheques worth in excess of Rs 20 million to two Sri Lankan community organisations, as part of the Australian Government’s Human Rights Small Grants Scheme (HRSGS). ...[News] 5000 NEW FRENCH ARRIVALS CONFIRMED TO ARRIVE IN SRI LANKA
Mr.Alain Clavel ,Chairman & Mr.Frank Manin -Director of Antipodes Voyages , of France arrived in Colombo, as Honoured VIP guests at the GALADARI HOTEL ,on Monday morning and were cordially welcomed by Mr.SAMPATH Siriwardana-GM & Chandra EDIRIWEERA of CEYLON TOURS.. ...
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