The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the European Union (EU) today officially launched a new programme to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka by boosting the productivity and sustainability of the paddy cultivation sector.

The parliament’s agenda for the coming week will include a resolution for the removal of Janaka Ratnayake as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL), according to sources in parliament.

The SLPP wants the justice minister to give an assurance that the proposed anti-terrorism act is not against the constitution, fundamental human rights and democracy if it is to support the bill’s passage in parliament.

The Civil Security Department stands accused of forcible takeover and occupation of a farming land in Mullaitivu.

A catholic priest and human rights activist in the Wanni, who has died in a claymore attack blamed on the military, has been remembered on his 15th death anniversary.

Protests have taken place in the eastern province as well to demand justice for the victims of the Easter Sunday terror attacks.

The SLPP today (22) unanimously appointed senior Prof. Uthurawala Dhammarathana Thera as its chairman.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe highlighted the need for a strong, export-oriented economy during his address at the Business Today Top 40 awards ceremony at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo on Thursday (20).

Justice Ministry employed Judicial Medical Officers (JMOs) and Sri Lanka Police have conducted degrading anal and vaginal virginity tests on lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) Sri Lankans.