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FeaturesThe President’s Jaffna visit and its implications
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is showing the change for the better that a single individual can...
77th Independence Day: AKD’s Call to Build a Better Future
On the occasion of Sri Lanka’s 77th National Independence Day, President Anura Kumara...
Police rejecting recording complaints is illeagal

IGP Issues Guidelines to Enhance Transparency in Complaint Recording

The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has issued a circular detailing the procedures for recording...
Gazette issued lifting suspension on vehicle imports to Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the Minister of Finance, has issued an...
Poor air quality due to polluted air from India: NBRO
Referring to the air quality in many parts of having reached unhealthy levels, the National Building...
Fairly Heavy Showers Expected in Several Areas
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Northern, North-central, Eastern, Uva and Southern...

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring: A Comprehensive Overview

Sri Lanka is undergoing a significant debt restructuring process to stabilize its economy and meet...

Expert Forum on Ongoing Torture Despite Extensive Anti-Torture Legislation

On June 26, 2024, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka...

Right to Life Human Right Center Statement on the Need for Implementation of Anti-Torture Rules and Regulations in Sri Lanka

In observance of the International Day in Support of Victims of Torture on June 26, 2024, it is...

Afghanistan Qualifies for First World Cup Semi-Final in Historic Win Over Bangladesh

In a landmark moment for Afghan cricket, Afghanistan has qualified for the semi-finals of the ICC...

Upright Institutions Needed For Sri Lanka’s Recovery

With elections and a change of government in one way or the other imminent, the independent...

Right to Life Human Rights Centre Partners with Netherlands Embassy to Bolster Advocacy

In a significant move to enhance human rights advocacy, Mr. Philip Dissanayake, Executive Director...

Sri Lanka Launches Maritime Rescue Coordination Centre with Indian Support

In a significant step towards enhancing maritime safety and coordination, Sri Lanka has launched a...

What’s Next for Sri Lanka in Debt Restructuring?

Sri Lanka is poised to sign a significant debt restructuring agreement with a group of creditor...

Landmark Judgment Under the Convention Against Torture Act: Sri Lankan Police Officers Sentenced

In a landmark judgment under the Convention Against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading...

World Bank Approves $150 million to Improve Primary Healthcare Services in Sri Lanka

WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024— The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million...

Gender Identities and Judicial Cannibalism

by Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe The term “judicial cannibalism” is more metaphorical than a...