The Election Commission has announced that the maximum expenditure limit for a candidate will be declared within five days from the date of nomination acceptance for the upcoming presidential election on the 15th. Chinthaka Kularatne, the Additional Election Commissioner (Legal, Investigation, and Planning), stated that the spending limit will include costs for advertising through media,…
Praveen Jayawickrama, the Sri Lankan left-arm spinner, finds himself at the center of a corruption scandal as the International Cricket Council (ICC) charges him with multiple breaches of its anti-corruption code. The charges, which relate to alleged corrupt approaches during international matches and the Lanka Premier League (LPL), open the door for possible legal action…
In a pivotal move toward accountability and justice, the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has released a comprehensive report highlighting the widespread issue of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka. This report, titled “Accountability for Enforced Disappearances in Sri Lanka,” sheds light on the persistent challenge of holding perpetrators accountable while emphasizing the need…
The following is based on a presentation by President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanna, former Director-General of the Bribery Commission, during an educational workshop organized by the We Have a Dream Collective on January 19, 2024. Introduction Sri Lanka, a nation endowed with vast resources, is strategically located as a bridge between Europe and Asia. However, despite…
Ajith Parakum Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have recently faced dramatic uprisings that have reshaped their political landscapes. Bangladesh, once considered a model of development in South Asia, is now grappling with widespread public dissent. Fueled by economic hardship and political dissatisfaction, citizens took to the streets in both nations, demanding accountability and change. While the…
Ajith Parakum In Sri Lanka, corporal punishment is common in school settings. This practice, intended to discipline children by causing physical discomfort or pain, raises significant ethical and legal concerns on a global scale. Under international law, particularly the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT), torture is defined as any act by which severe pain…
The Pockets – Series 1 | Episode 1 by Nanda Wanninayaka Multi-pockets: – Good morning, Mr. President. You don’t look that cheerful, do you? Is anything the matter, sir? Pocket Billiards: – Nah! It’s these endless Netflix movies… They deprive me of a good night’s sleep. Don’t worry about me not being cheerful, young man….
A police officer has been suspended following accusations stemming from a viral video. The officer is charged with failing to secure a packet of cannabis found in a vehicle under inspection and performing his duties in a manner that caused public inconvenience by chewing betel leaves. The incident occurred on the 25th when the officer,…
The Committee for the Protection of Rights of the Prisoners has filed a writ of mandamus in the Honourable Supreme Court under Article 104 (U) (1) of the Constitution. The petition lists the Election Commission and its members among the nine respondents and seeks to address the systemic inadequacies that have deprived prisoners of their…
Ajith Parakum A country embroiled in conflict among the legislative, executive, and judicial branches inevitably descends into complete anarchy. To prevent such a scenario, these three branches must act with mutual understanding. This understanding should aim to maintain the current social system while implementing necessary transformations. A revolutionary coup is a different matter; it involves…
