The Human Rights Commission (HRCSL) is now reluctant to admit that it had summoned public security minister Tiran Alles to explain police crackdowns on two protests by university students.
The ongoing strike by trade union affiliates of various professions against new taxes and repressive decisions by the government has affected several services, said their representatives.
Local government bodies numbering 341 will be brought under special commissioners following the end of their official term at midnight on March 19, said ‘Mawbima’ newspaper.
In a show of support for today’s (15) island-wide strike, air traffic controllers will be on a two-hour work-to-rule campaign from noon, said president of their association Thisara Amarananda.
Two Sri Lankan drug traffickers taken into custody in Madagascar have been brought home.
The government says it has made preparations to face an island-wide strike action by trade unions today (15).
Two artistes of Sri Lankan origin performed at the service of celebration for Commonwealth Day 2023 held at Westminster Abbey on March 13.
Former SJB MP Mujibur Rahman yesterday (14) withdrew a fundamental rights petition he had filed before the Supreme Court with regard to local government polls 2023.
The return of two Sri Lankan drug traffickers taken into custody in Madagascar is being delayed by one day, said police headquarters sources.
University students in the north want the burning issues of Tamils included if they are to support struggles in the south.
