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A Fundamental rights petition filed challenging the naming of several new detention centres
A fundamental rights petition challenging the naming of several new detention centres inside military installations was withdrawn this morning after State Counsel informed the Court that these places have only been identified and would be run under the supervision of the IGP.
Chola era temple excavated off Jaffna
The History and Archeology Department of Jaffna University has excavated a temple of the Chola era in Nedunthivu or Delft Island, off the Jaffna coast....Religious leaders call for fair polls in April
Sri Lankan religious leaders have called for free and fair polls scheduled for April in an election campaign that has already been marred by violence....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. ...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....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. ...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. ...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. ...“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. ...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). ...
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