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Sri Lanka to Secure Biometric Data with Cryptographic Hashing
New e-NIC Cards to be Issued

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Sri Lanka will secure biometric data for its national ID system using cryptographic hashing, which converts data into non-reversible random values for enhanced security. Waruna Sri Dhanapala, Acting Secretary of the Ministry of Digital Economy, said this measure will protect user identities and prevent unauthorized access. Sanjaya Karunasena, ICTA Director, highlighted that biometric-backed digital identity…

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New Consumer Rights Protection Initiative Launched
Under “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme

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On March 15, 2025, coinciding with World Consumer Rights Day, a new initiative aimed at protecting consumer rights was launched under the “Clean Sri Lanka” Programme. The launch event took place at the Presidential Secretariat, with the participation of Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, and senior officials from various ministries including Health,…

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Court Rules CA Sri Lanka Subject to RTI Act
Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka accountable under the RTI law

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The Court of Appeal has ruled that the Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is subject to the Right to Information (RTI) Act, reinforcing citizens’ right to access information from professional bodies performing public functions. The judgment, delivered on 6 March, upheld the RTI Commission’s decision that CA Sri Lanka, despite…

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Sri Lanka Urged to Revive Civic Space by Lifting Unnecessary Regulations

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Maarit Kohonen Sheriff, Director of the Global Operations Division at the UN Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights, has called on the Sri Lankan government to lift unnecessary regulations and restrictions on civil society and independent media to revive civic space. Speaking at the 58th Session of the Human Rights Council, Sheriff emphasized…

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Police rejecting recording complaints is illeagal
IGP Issues Guidelines to Enhance Transparency in Complaint Recording

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The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular detailing the procedures for recording and investigating complaints under Section 109 of the Police Ordinance. The directive underscores the importance of accountability, systematic documentation, and strict adherence to legal protocols to ensure justice and fairness in handling complaints. The circular addresses concerns that some police…

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What Happened to Prageeth Eknaligoda?

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Prageeth Ekneligoda disappeared on January 25, 2010. He disappeared after going to meet someone. Nandana Weeraratne, a key person who was in contact with him at that time, is also a witness in the investigation. Sirimal Wijesinghe, who is conducting the interview with Nandana Weeraratne related to this article, is also a close associate of…

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Silenced for Truth:
Justice Denied for Journalist Sugirdharajan

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Nineteen years ago, on a fateful morning in Trincomalee, Subramaniyam Sugirdharajan, known to his peers as SSR, was silenced. SSR, a journalist freelancing for the Tamil daily Sudar Oli, was gunned down on January 24, 2006, near his home as he waited for transport to work. His death was not just an attack on a…

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Severe congestion reported in Sri Lanka’s prisons

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According to the latest reports from the Department of Prisons, the capacity of prisons in Sri Lanka has exceeded by approximately 300%. The reports reveal that the capacity of remand prisons has surged by 400%. Sri Lanka has 18 remand prisons, with severe overcrowding reported in Magazine Prison, Colombo Remand Prison, and Welikada Prison. Additionally,…

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Detention of Rohingya Refugees at Mullaithivu Air Force Camp Sparks Controversy

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The newly declared detention center at the Mullaithivu Air Force camp has reportedly been used to detain 103 Rohingya refugees rescued recently. Public Security Minister Ananda Wijeyapala stated that an investigation is underway to verify if these individuals are genuine refugees, as there are allegations of connections with human traffickers. The Sri Lanka Human Rights…

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“Prisoners Are Humans Too,” Magistrate Warns Prison Officials

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Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara issued a stern warning to prison officials, emphasizing, “Prisoners are humans too,” after witnessing 40 detainees shackled together with a single chain and brought into the courtroom. The Magistrate criticized the inhumane treatment and instructed prison officers to refrain from treating prisoners like animals. The incident occurred during the judicial…