Children of Tamil political prisoners who have been languishing in remand for years today staged a protest in Jaffna urging their speedy release.
As the World Children day falls today, the children of political prisoners questioned when they are going to be united with their loved ones.
They have handed over a memorandum to the Northern Provincial Chief Minister C. V. Wigneshwaran.
“Today the political prisoners issue has been politicized by this government. After the Geneva proceedings, this government has to do something over this issue,” Chief Minister said.
The government recently said more than 200 political prisoners are still in remand including those charged and some of them are without any charges.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
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A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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