A Black January commemoration event took place in Borella with the participation of journalists, civil rights activists, scholars and media freedom organisations.
Organized by the Free Media Movement, a candlelight vigil remembering murdered and disappeared colleagues was held. ‘Black January’ is commemorated to mark the intimidation, murder and enforced disappearance of journalists, particularly during the month of January.
Immediate Past President of the Bar Association Saliya Pieris, PC delivered the guest address while a discussion took place with senior journalists participating in it. (Pix by Rekha Tharangani Fonseka)
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A Sri Lanka Air Force Bell 212 helicopter belonging to the No. 72 squadron has crashed into the Madhuru Oya reservoir this morning, Air FOrce Media Spokesman Eranda Geeganage said.
Update: Five of the twelve passengers on board the bell 212 aircraft that crashed into the Maduru Oya today, have succumbed to their injuries, the SLAF said.
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