Sri Lanka
Minister demands probe on compensation paid for damaged houses
The government has indicated its intention of launching an investigation regarding the compensation received by members of parliament for their destroyed properties during...
Monkey disrupts Sri Lanka’s power grid, triggering island-wide blackout
An intruding monkey at a Sri Lankan electrical grid sub-station caused a general island-wide blackout today, government officials said. The power outage, which...
Bar Association warns Prez AKD against ‘undue interference’ over AG’s decisions
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed concern following media reports that suggest the Cabinet of Ministers may be considering a...
Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association expresses concern over political appointments to diplomatic missions
The Sri Lanka Foreign Service Association (SLFSA) expressed deep concerns on several recent appointments to Head of Mission (HOM) positions that have been...
Press freedom advocates urge Sri Lanka to ensure accountability for journalist killings
The Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ) condemned Sri Lankan authorities on Thursday for their alleged failure to uphold accountability and due process in...
7000 doctors ready to migrate – GMOA
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that around 7,000 doctors have now decided to leave the country. Secretary of the association...
Prime Minister assures justice for Lasantha Wickrematunga’s family
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today reaffirmed her government’s commitment to securing justice for the family of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga. Her statement...
Former state minister tells govt. to recover compensation from attackers
A former state minister who obtained compensation for the damages caused to their properties during ‘Aragalaya’ has told the National People’s Power government...
