Colombo Bar Association Calls for Resignation of Key Officials in Sri Lanka Bar Association Pending Investigations

Colombo Bar Association Calls for Resignation of Key Officials in Sri Lanka Bar Association Pending Investigations

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The Colombo Bar Association, during its committee meeting held yesterday, May 30, discussed the prevailing crisis within the Sri Lanka Bar Association. The meeting resulted in a unanimous decision recommending the temporary resignation of the Sri Lanka Bar Association’s President, Vice President, Secretary, and Treasurer. This recommendation will hold until the completion of an investigation…

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“Is There an Alternative?” – Public Seminar on May 29

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The “Is There an Alternative?” interactive seminar, organized as an inquiry into the economic crisis and potential solutions, will be held on May 29, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the Lakshman Kadirgamar Centre, Colombo 07. This conference will feature distinguished speakers including: Shehan Semasinghe, State Minister of Finance Champika Ranawaka, Member of Parliament Chanaka Rasa…

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30 kilos of ambergris arrested in Sri Lanka? Why is it arrested?

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The Beruwala police state that a fisherman from the Karadagoda area in Beruwala was arrested early this morning (26th) with approximately 30 kilograms of ambergris (rare whale vomit) valued at around 50 million rupees. The 43-year-old married individual, engaged in the fishing profession, was arrested at his residence where the ambergris stock was hidden. A…

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Are Sri Lanka’s food safety policies and regulations adequate?

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According to reports from the Food and Agriculture Organization, 600 million people fall ill each year due to the impact of unsafe food, and 420,000 die annually. In Sri Lanka, the Food Act of 1980 and the Sri Lanka Standards Institution play a significant role in food regulation. However, due to the inadequacies in food…

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UN Human Rights Office calls on the Government to acknowledge the involvement and issue a public apology

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UN Human Rights Office report released in May 2024 calls on the Government to acknowledge the involvement of State security forces and affiliated paramilitary groups, and to issue a public apology. The report highlights that Sri Lanka’s Government must take meaningful action to determine and disclose the fates and whereabouts of tens of thousands of…

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Supreme Court Orders Notices to Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Sunil Ratnayake to Testify in Landmark Case

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Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka issued a significant order on May 17, 2024, directing former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Army Sergeant Sunil Ratnayake to testify regarding the controversial presidential pardon granted to Ratnayake by the former President. This case, which involves the killing of eight civilians, including a small child, in…

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Sri Lanka’s Digital Future Shaped by Ambitious National Strategy Amid Regulatory Concerns

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Ajith Parakum As Sri Lanka positions itself to become a more connected and technologically advanced nation, the government has endorsed the National Digital Strategy 2030. This strategy outlines a broad and ambitious plan focusing on infrastructure, connectivity, access, skills, literacy, industries, jobs, and the establishment of a connected digital government. The aim is to foster…

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Sri Lankan Army Commander Files Defamation Suit Under Online Safety Act Over Accusations of War Crimes

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Sri Lanka’s Army Commander, Vikum Liyanage, has initiated legal proceedings under the new Online Safety Act against Thushara Saliya Ranawaka, citing a defamatory social media post. The lawsuit, filed in the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court, also targets Google and YouTube for disseminating a video that allegedly slanders Liyanage with accusations of war crimes and corruption….

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President Wickremesinghe Outlines Economic Recovery and Restructuring Plans in Parliamentary Address

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In a detailed address to the parliament today, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe presented a comprehensive update on the nation’s economic recovery and restructuring efforts, detailing significant strides made since the implementation of stringent economic reforms in mid-2023. President Wickremesinghe began his address by confirming that these reforms have initiated a period of economic growth,…