At least two protests were organized by National Movement for Release of All political Prisoners in Colombo and Jaffna today demanding release of prisoners detained under draconian Prevention of Terrorism Law (PTA).
Observing fourth death anniversary of M.Dilruxan who was killed in Vavuniya prisons in 2012, the relatives of detained prisoners and members of civil society urged the government to abolish the current PTA law as agreed in the UN resolution which was passed at the Human Rights Council last year. Activists, relatives of the prisoners and local politicians took part in the protest.
Meanwhile some political priosoners detained in Anuradhapuram prisons commenced a one day identical hunger strike today requesting the government to fast track their pending cases or release them immediately.
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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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