News Room : HRCSL Raises Alarm Over Rising Police Rights Violations
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has reported a surge in complaints against police officers, highlighting allegations of torture, arbitrary arrests and detention, harassment, and inaction regarding public complaints. During a recent discussion on critical human rights concerns, the HRCSL expressed deep concern over the increasing number of cases and underscored the need for urgent reforms. The commission...
News Room : Two More Arrested in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder Case
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has arrested two more suspects in connection with the fatal shooting of underworld figure Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” at the Aluthkade No. 05 Magistrate’s Court on 19 February 2025. The latest arrests on 24 February bring the total number of suspects in custody to ten. The suspects have been identified as the...
News Room : BASL slams govt. over extrajudicial killings – The Island
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has said the government’s failure to take action against those responsible for extra-judicial killings has led to allegations of a culture impunity. The BASL has emphasised the need for the police to take all necessary action against officers who are responsible for custodial deaths and extra-judicial killings. The following is the text of the...
News Room : Govt. still awaits letter from Washington about aid cuts – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday (24) said that all agreements with the USAID (United States Agency for International Development) had been approved by Parliament. Ex-parliamentarian Jayasuriya emphasized that not only USAID projects but all such agreements with external parties had been implemented in a similar manner. The former Speaker said so when The Island sought his response to criticism...
News Room : Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi Appointed Director of International Media at PMD
Veteran photojournalist Anuruddha Lokuhapuarachchi has been appointed as the Director of International Media and Strategic Communications at the President’s Media Division (PMD). He received his appointment letter this afternoon (24) from Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Lokuhapuarachchi has made a significant contribution to Sri Lankan photojournalism and was instrumental in introducing digital photography to journalism...
News Room : Chandana Sooriyabandara Appointed as President’s Media Advisor
Senior journalist Chandana Sooriyabandara has been appointed as the Media Advisor to the President. He received his appointment letter this afternoon (24) from Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat. Sooriyabandara is a seasoned journalist with over 30 years of experience.
News Room : New Director General Appointed to President’s Media Division (PMD)
Prasanna Perera has been appointed as the new Director General of President’s Media Division (PMD). The appointment letter was handed over by Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (24). Prasanna Perera holds a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Peradeniya, a Postgraduate Diploma in Communications from the University of Sri Jayewardenepura, and...
News Room : Police Seek Public Assistance to Locate Female Suspect in Ganemulla Sanjeewa Murder, Additional Photos Released
Sri Lanka Police have released additional photographs of the female suspect wanted in connection with the shooting death of organized criminal Sanjeewa Kumara Samararatne, also known as “Ganemulla Sanjeewa.” The fatal shooting occurred on the morning of 19 February inside the Aluthkade No. 5 Magistrate’s Court. Police are now seeking public assistance to locate the suspect who allegedly aided and...
News Room : Arctic (Pvt) Ltd Recognised as Best Thermal Solutions Partner by Vertiv
Arctic (Pvt) Ltd, Sri Lanka’s leading data centre cooling specialist, has been awarded the Best Thermal Solutions Partner for Sri Lanka by Vertiv Co., a global leader in precision air-conditioning systems. The award was presented at Vertiv’s Annual Partner Sales Conference in Dubai, recognising Arctic’s invaluable contributions to Sri Lanka’s data centre industry. As Vertiv’s sole authorised partner in Sri...
News Room : SC Sets Hearing Dates for Petitions Against Deshabandu Tennakoon’s IGP Appointment
The Supreme Court has scheduled hearings for nine Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions challenging the appointment of Deshabandu Tennakoon as Inspector General of Police (IGP). The petitions argue that Tennakoon’s appointment, following his tenure as Senior DIG in charge of the Western Province, is unconstitutional. A five-member Supreme Court bench—comprising Justices Preethi Padman Surasena, Yasantha Kodagoda, A.H.M.D. Nawaz, Shiran Gunaratne, and Achala...