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South Korea's ex-PM Han sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding insurrection

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- South Korea's former Prime Minister Han Duck-soo on Wednesday was sentenced to 23 years in prison for aiding and abetting the insurrection of the impeached former President Yoon ... Read More


Namal accuses Govt of attempting to undermine AG Dept. and judiciary

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- The government is attempting to intimidate the Attorney General's Department and the judiciary in order to achieve its political objectives, the National Organiser of the Sri Lan... Read More


Two Indian fishing boats seized for poaching in northern waters

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- A total of seven Indian fishermen have been arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Kovilan, Jaffna. During an operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy two fishing boats... Read More


Suspect arrested for allegedly showing obscene material to minor schoolgirls

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- An individual has been arrested in connection with allegations that obscene video material was shown to minor schoolgirls on multiple occasions. He has been arrested following c... Read More


Speaker endorses Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill

Sri Lanka, Jan. 21 -- Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne has endorsed the certificate on the Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill. This was announced at the commencement of t... Read More


Ex-ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando's appeals fixed for hearing

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Supreme Court today (20) fixed a date for the hearing of the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their convictions on corrup... Read More


Sri Lanka's proposed counterterrorism law risks further abuses - HRW

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Sri Lanka government's proposed counterterrorism legislation includes numerous provisions similar to the current abusive law and risks facilitating the same kind of repressio... Read More


BASL expresses concern over social media posts targeting Attorney General

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed its concern regarding recent posts circulating on social media targeting the Attorney General. In a statement, the Bar Asso... Read More


Reckless motorcyclists to face strict police action

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- All police stations have been instructed to arrest motorcyclists who ride dangerously and unlawfully on main roads, Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Contro... Read More


Five suspects including woman arrested over Jinthupitiya shooting

Sri Lanka, Jan. 20 -- Five suspects, including a woman, have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Jinthupitiya, which resulted in the death of one person and caused injuries to tw... Read More