The Students' Union of the Sri Jayewardenepura University held a protest opposite the university premises today (2) to mark 100 days since the arrest and detention of Inter University Students' Federation (IUSF) Convenor Wasantha Mudalige and other activists following a protest against the Kotelawala National Defence University Act.
The protesters called for the immediate release of the detained activists and also urged authorities to take measures to reopen universities speedily while ensuring that all COVID-19 safety measures are taken to minimise the risks to students. The protesters also called for hostel facilities to be provided to all students.
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The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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