The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged all Sri Lankans to exercise their franchise in a peaceful manner during the presidential election tomorrow (Nov 15).
BASL urged all candidates, political parties and their supporters to respect Rule of Law, and to assist election officers, and security personnel engaged until the results are announced.
Issuing a statement, BASL President Kalinga Indatissa also called on all media outlets to report facts impartially in keeping with the relevant laws.
The President's Counsel also urged the Election Commission and the Acting Police Chief to take action against law offenders irrespective of their social status.
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
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.
A passenger attempting to smuggle the largest quantity of gold of 35 kilo grams was arrested by the Customs at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today, a senior official said.
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