Wasantha Samarasinghe, co-convener of the coordination centre, says the trade unions will announce following Monday (3rd) the verdict on the joint People's … [Read more...]
Archives for March 2023
Petition against Finance Ministry Secretary re contempt of court put off
The Supreme Court yesterday (30th) adjourned till May 22 to consider two petitions filed against Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena for contempt of … [Read more...]
A meeting between Amnesty International and National People’s Power
A delegation from Amnesty International's South Asia Region including its Director Yamini Misha, Senior Director Depros Muchena, Rehab Mahmoor, Tyagi … [Read more...]
New Anti-Terrorism Act is an anti-democratic act – Vijitha Herath
The new "Prevention of Terrorism Act" gazetted by the government is an anti-democratic act against the background of strong opposition from within the country … [Read more...]
Suffering group of Sri Lankans detained in foreign camp protest
It is reported that 57 Sri Lankans who have been held in a camp on Diego Garzia Island for a year and a half are protesting by refusing to receive food and … [Read more...]
University teachers to toughen trade union action
Due to the lack of a positive response to the trade union action initiated by the university teachers since last March (9th) demanding the relaxation of the … [Read more...]
Every passing day will be made a day to confirm the victory of the NPP – Anura Dissanayake
"Our country has been caught in the trap of selling and borrowing by the families that ruled the country for a long time. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is … [Read more...]
The question is whether those who bankrupted the country can rebuild it – Mahendra Jayasekara
Mr Mahendra Jayasekara, President of the Colombo Youth Men’s Buddhist Association, emphasizes that there is a problem whether the people who have bankrupted the … [Read more...]
“Hands off Judges!” Lawyers protest
The Legal Assembly held a protest in front of the Aluthkade court complex today (24) under the theme of Hands off Judges, urging the government to immediately … [Read more...]
Two special Indian representatives to Colombo suddenly
It is reported that Pankaj Jain, Secretary of India's Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Shirkant Madhav Vaidya, Chairman of Indian Oil Corporation … [Read more...]
We did not give the commission approval to postpone the election – Sunil Watagala
The National Executive Member of the National People's Power (NPP), lawyer Sunil Watagala disclosed that the Election Commission was prepared to seek the … [Read more...]
Approval to sell seven government institutions, including Sri Lankan
According to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilization and National Policy, approval was received for transferring the share ownership of 07 state-owned … [Read more...]
NPP files defamation case against Finance Secretary
A petition has been filed in the Supreme Court by NPP Member of Parliament Vijitha Herath demanding that Finance Ministry Secretary Mahinda Siriwardena be found … [Read more...]
Will LG election be held on April 25 – the decision on 23rd
The Election Commission states that the final decision on whether the local government elections will be held on the 25th of April or not will be taken on the … [Read more...]
We never recommended postponement of elections– IMF emphasize
International Monetary Fund has never influenced the election process or get it postponed it as a condition to make available the credit facility to Sri Lanka … [Read more...]
The executive cannot be allowed to interfere with the independence of the judiciary – Saliya Peiris
President's lawyer Sally Peiris states that the executive should not be allowed to interfere with the independence of the judiciary.He said this while … [Read more...]
Laws and constitutions cannot be changed because of an absurdity in someone’s head… Insulting the judiciary is a serious offence… We will take further action – Vijitha Herath
Laws and constitutions cannot be changed because of an absurdity in someone's head, insulting the judiciary is a serious offense and the National People's Power … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka: Parliamentary action undermines independence of the Judiciary – Bar Council of England and Wales
The Bar Council of England and Wales has called on Sri Lanka rulers to respect the independence of the judiciary, in the wake of judges being called before a … [Read more...]
Water Supply TUs to continue trade union action
Alliance of Water Supply Joint Trade Unions has decided to continue the trade unon action that started on March 13 since the water supply workers did not … [Read more...]
Don’t make an accused person IGP – BASL writes to President
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has emphasized in a letter to the appointed President Ranil Wickramasinghe that the appointments of the Inspector … [Read more...]