Deshabandu Requests Protection Amid Death Threats
Former Sri Lankan police chief Deshabandu Tennakoon has formally requested police protection, citing serious threats to his life. According to official sources, Tennakoon submitted a written request to Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya on May 1. He expressed grave concern over the complete withdrawal of his personal security, warning that it leaves him […]
Sri Lanka Submits Batalanda Commission Report to AG
Sri Lanka has formally handed over the Batalanda Commission Report to the country’s Attorney General, marking a significant development in efforts to address alleged human rights abuses committed during a turbulent chapter of the island nation’s history. The report stems from a Presidential Commission of Inquiry tasked with investigating serious claims of extrajudicial detentions and […]
Anti-Immigration Protesters Rally in Dublin in Ireland’s Largest Ever Demonstration
Over 110,000 people took to the streets of Dublin city centre on Saturday in what is reported to be the largest protest in Ireland’s history, as an anti-immigration rally was met with a smaller counter-demonstration. Despite the massive turnout, both events passed without major incidents, with gardaí maintaining a cordon between the groups along O’Connell […]
UK Imposed Sanctions On Karuna Amman And Others
The United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on four Sri Lankans for alleged human rights abuses during Sri Lanka’s civil war. The sanctions are reportedly imposed on former Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva, former Navy Commander Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and former Army Commander General Jagath Jayasuriya. In addition, the United Kingdom […]
Govpay to Enable Online Traffic Fine Payments Soon In Sri Lanka
The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) has announced plans to integrate Govpay for traffic fine payments, making it easier for motorists to settle fines online. According to ICTA Board Member Harsha Purasinghe, the necessary groundwork has been completed, and an agreement will be signed soon to implement the service. Govpay, the newly introduced official […]
Sri Lanka to Launch Fertilizer Subsidy Program for Coconut Farmers
Plantations and Community Infrastructure Minister Samantha Vidyarathna has announced that coconut plantation owners will begin receiving fertilizer subsidies by the end of this month. The government has allocated Rs. 5,600 million for the program, which is aimed at supporting coconut farmers with plantations of less than five acres. According to Minister Vidyarathna, a total of […]
Sri Lanka Proposes Major Overhaul of State Institutions, Including Liquidations and Mergers
A Cabinet-appointed committee reviewing the restructuring of non-commercial state institutions has submitted its report, proposing a range of changes, including restructuring, liquidation, withdrawal of government involvement, and mergers. According to the report, 12 non-commercial state institutions from six ministries, including the Mahaweli Authority and the Cashew Corporation, are set for liquidation. Other entities, such as […]
Wyoming’s 30-Day Voter Rule Becomes Law—But Legal Battles Loom
Wyoming’s new voter residency requirement has officially become law, but not with the governor’s endorsement. Governor Mark Gordon chose not to sign House Bill 156, allowing it to take effect without his approval. The bill mandates that voters prove they have lived in Wyoming for at least 30 days before they can vote. In a […]
PM Modi To Visit Sri Lanka On April 5
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to visit Sri Lanka on April 5, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in Parliament on Friday. The visit will focus on finalizing agreements made during President Dissanayake’s previous trip to New Delhi, a process that was highlighted by Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath last week. Coinciding with PM Modi’s […]
Declassified JFK Files Reveal Alleged CIA Secret Base in Colombo
Recently declassified files related to the 1963 assassination of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, published on the website of the U.S. National Archives and Records Administration, have sparked fresh discussions about the CIA’s global operations. A post on X by the Russian-backed network RT claims that these files reveal the existence of multiple secret CIA […]
