FR petition filed against Gazette declaring General Election on June 20
A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition has been filed with the Supreme Court seeking an order invalidating the Extraordinary Gazette notification…
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Strict legal action against those involved in videos inciting children to violence
DIG Ajith Rohana says that strict legal action will be sought against those who are involved in the videos inciting…
‘Danger’ level heat advisory for five districts
The heat index is expected to increase up to the ‘Danger’ level (41°C – 54°C) in some places in Puttalam,…
India coronavirus lockdown: Train leaves with stranded migrants
The first train carrying migrant workers stranded by a nationwide lockdown in India has left the southern state of Telangana.…
Trump stands by China lab origin theory for virus
US President Donald Trump has appeared to undercut his own intelligence agencies by suggesting he has seen evidence coronavirus originated…
Sri Lanka Human Rights commission: police violate constitution by arresting social media critics
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka in a letter addressed to the Acting Inspector General of Police said the…
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa issues May Day message
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has issued a message in light of this year’s May Day. In his message the Prime…
Russian prime minister tests positive for COVID-19
Russian Prime Minister Mikhail Mishustin has gone to hospital after he was diagnosed with coronavirus. His positive test came on…
Winning battle against COVID-19 possible with support of working class – President
International Workers’ Day is an opportunity to showcase the unity, strength and revolutionary spirit of working people to the world,…
Guidelines issued for celebrating Vesak Festival
The Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services has issued a set of guidelines to be followed by the public…