The US Embassy in Colombo on Tuesday urged the Government to “act quickly against perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship”.
Commenting on the declaration of a state of emergency in the backdrop of unrest in some parts of the country, the embassy said the rule of law, human rights, and equality are essential for peaceful coexistence. “It is important that the Government of Sri Lanka acts quickly against perpetrators of sectarian violence, protect religious minorities and their places of worship, and conclude the State of Emergency swiftly, while protecting human rights and basic freedoms for all,” the statement said. – ENDS -
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
Ajith Gallage, the owner of a Bird Park in Nagarawawa, Hambantota, has been remanded over allegations of concealing illegally imported motorcycles, in a warehouse owned by him.
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