Rohitha Munasinghe is the first to discover information on the Torture Camp of Eliyakanda. He was a victim of the Eliyakanda Torture Camp. Later he wrote a book titled ‘Eliyakanda Wadha Kandawura’.
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The former Sri Lankan President says he is ready to put past ‘misunderstandings’ with India behind him, and could lead his party in the 2019 elections
Chandika Hathurusingha cut short his stint as head coach of the Bangladesh cricket team last year, in order to take up the head coach position in his native Sri Lanka. At the end of his first seven months in the job, ESPNcricinfo talks to him about his plans for the team, and rebuilding after a woeful 2017.
Strikes are not a new experience to Sri Lankans. Each year, at least two-three strikes are launched in Sri Lankan hospitals. It is the general public who experience difficulties due to these strikes. Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) had announced that they will launch their latest strike 3 August against the Singapore Free Trade Agreement and ten other matters.
When the Co-Cabinet Spokesperson Rajitha Senarathna said that there is nothing wrong in declaring May 18th as a national day of genocide, the media opposed. Rajitha Senarathna was accused of belittling war victories.
Amidst all the ongoing political turmoil, we spoke to former finance minister Ravi Karunanayake, as he is quite an influential figure in local politics.
Three years after he was swept out of office, Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s former President, thinks he is in with a chance to return to power. Last month, the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), the party loyal to him, made a stunning comeback with a massive win in local body polls. And early this month, Rajapaksa’s rival and successor President Maithripala Sirisena had to declare a state of emergency for more than a week after Buddhist-Muslim clashes left the island-nation reeling.
As a responsible media outlet, we continue to focus on the obligation to make reconciliation a reality. This time, took up that topic with Nawa Sama Samaja Party leader Dr. Vikramabahu Karunaratne.
Thirty years of war ended by opening the platform for a dialogue on national unity. But, that opportunity has not been made use of, as evidenced by the recent incidents in Kandy, that ended with the loss of a couple more lives.
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Oct 16, 2018Finance Ministry makes several amendments to IR Act
Finance Ministry will make several amendments to the Inland Revenue Act, No.24 of 2017 with the aim…
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Oct 16, 2018Increased care for victims of conflict now possible – FMM
The Free Media Movement (FMM), issuing a press release, urges the government and international…
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Oct 16, 2018Some weekend English newspapers put media in prostitution - Minister Rajitha
Minister of Health, Nutrition and Indigenous Medicine Dr. Rajitha Senaratne complains that some…
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Oct 16, 2018SEC Chairman assaults Secretary!
Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Chairman Ranel Wijesinhe has reportedly assaulted his…
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The Three-Member Special High Court has issued notices to seven individuals including Samarappulige…
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Oct 16, 2018Why Can’t We Go Home? – Another international report on lands in North
A latest report issued by an international organization reveals that the government security forces…
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Oct 16, 2018MoU between Kuwaiti & Sri Lankan Chambers on the cards
The second session of Kuwait-Sri Lanka Joint Ministerial Committee (JMC) concluded in Kuwait on a…
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Oct 16, 2018What Mahinda Speaks Now of FCID
Former President Kurunegala District Member of Parliament Mahinda Rajapakse said that the Financial…
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Oct 16, 2018Sri Lankan Airlines to write off the outstanding payment due from PIA
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Oct 15, 2018Micro Finance Crisis in Sri Lanka - We're still in the same place!
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Oct 15, 2018Rajitha Responds to Critic Raised by Former President
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Sri Lanka will be introducing new legislation for the construction industry protecting the rights…
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Oct 15, 2018Sanath Jayasuriya charged under ICC Anti-Corruption Code
Sanath Jayasuriya, charged with two counts of breaching the ICC Anti-Corruption Code, has been…
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Oct 15, 2018Central Bank strengthens operations preventing re-occurrence of bond scams
The Central Bank has taken several measures to strengthen transparency and accountability in…
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