Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says that it is now very clear that the crisis facing the country cannot be overcome by arrogance of power or the repression of political opponents by acting arbitrarily.

Accepting a report that recommends continuing with draconian anti-terror laws in Sri Lanka, the President has stated that he will work with the UN to ensure accountability and reconciliation in the country.

Sri Lankans working in Tamil have been discriminated against by application forms for the Justice of the Peace (JP) position.

Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera, who had stepped down from parliamentary politics last year, is preparing to formally launch a new project.

The UN human rights chief said the apparent widespread use of Pegasus spy software to illegally undermine the rights of those under surveillance, including journalists and politicians, was “extremely alarming” and confirmed “some of the worst fears” surrounding the potential misuse of such technology.

While changing the direction of the power sector, attention was drawn to installing a Floating Solar System on the Diyawanna Lake to generate power for Parliament, Power Minister Dullas Alahapperuma said.

The U.S. has agreed to donate another stock of the Moderna Covid-19 vaccines to Sri Lanka, government sources said.

Cabinet approval has been received to amend the Civil Procedure Code to permit Muslims to marry under the Marriage Registration Ordinance as certain provisions in the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA), were found to discriminate against women.

Protesters in Hatton urged authorities to launch a formal investigation into the death of a girl who had served as a domestic helper at the residence of a former minister.

Global rating agency Moody's yesterday placed Sri Lanka's “Caa1” foreign currency long-term issuer and senior unsecured debt ratings under review for downgrade.