Several Tamil political prisoners in the Kandy Bogambara prison was severely attacked by the prison officials on 14.06.2011 and admitted in the prison hospital.
Historic Decision at the United Nations:
Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
2011-06-18
In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity (L9/rev1).
Fears for torture survivors as rejected asylum seekers returned to Sri Lanka
2011-06-18
A group of rejected asylum seekers were removed to Sri Lanka on Thursday despite their fears of torture on return. A subsequent removal flight is due to take place on 21 July.
Labour MP has accused UK government of being complicit in torturing citizens of Tamil by the Sri Lankan government, as it deports Tamil refugees in the UK.
Rajapaksa regime subjecting Sri Lanka to global ridicule - Mangala Samaraweera
2011-06-18
The ineptitude of the present regime in the face of intensifying and relentless international pressure is driving Sri Lanka further and further into isolation and is likely to have devastating effects for this country’s prospects for rebuilding and reconciliation in the post-conflict phase.
For allegedly supporting Fonseka
108 Army officers to be sent on retirement
2011-06-18
The Defence Secretary has decided to send 108 Army officers on retirement without any charges.
A senior army officer said that these army officers had a bright future in the force due to their skills in the battlefield.
Shavendra Silva’s foul mouth makes him lose post of Police Commissioner
2011-06-18
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has changed his decision of appointing major General Shavendra Silva as the Police Commissioner in place of the IGP following a report received by him from the state intelligence services, a senior Defence Ministry official said.
Namal’s lackey to be appointed as Finance Ministry Secretary in place of PB
2011-06-18
A mud slinging campaign has been launched to against Finance Ministry Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasudera in order to make way for one of Namal Rajapaksa’s henchmen to be appointed to the post and well known casino businessman and Transport Ministry Secretary Dhammika Perera has formed several campaigns for the purpose, a senior official of the Finance Ministry said.
After working against Fonseka
Major General Davulagala sent to Malaysia
2011-06-18
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has decided to appoint Major General Lalith Davulagala as Sri Lanka’s deputy high commissioner to Malaysia for helping to put Sarath Fonseka behind bars.
Major General Udaya Perera who is preparing report against Ban Ki-moon named for a scholarship in the US
2011-06-18
Major General Udaya Perera, who was assigned the task of preparing the Sri Lankan government’s response to UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon on the advisory panel report, has been named for a one year scholarship at the US defence academy by the Defence Ministry.
Historic Decision at the United Nations:
Human Rights Council Passes First-Ever Resolution on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity
2011-06-17
In a groundbreaking achievement for upholding the principles of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR), the United Nations Human Rights Council has passed a resolution on human rights violations based on sexual orientation and gender identity (L9/rev1).
Tamils set for UK deportation following suicide attempt
2011-06-16
Amnesty International calls for the UK Authorities not to deport Sri Lankans at risk of torture, ahead of a planned deportation from Gatwick Airport in London to Colombo this afternoon.
Do not make false statements for cheap publicity
Defence Secretary gives a stern warning to Shavendra
2011-06-16
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has given a stern warning to Major General Shavendra Silva not to make false statements to the media to for cheap publicity, sources from the Defence Ministry said.
Majors General on the war path with Major General Sumedha Perera
2011-06-16
A group of majors general in the army has commenced a media campaign against the Wanni Commander Major General Sumedha Perera, sources from the Army Headquarters said.
Police shoot out in Katunayake had been ordered by Minister Basil – President tells two ministers
2011-06-16
The President has told two ministers who are close to him that it was Minister Basil Rajapaksa who had ordered the police to shoot at the FTZ workers who were agitating against the private sector pension scheme.
The President is dreaming about Namal’s success, has no idea about the international community – senior ministers allege
2011-06-16
President Mahinda Rajapaksa is busy planning political and development projects aimed at making his eldest son, Namal Rajapaksa, the head of state and has therefore no idea about the international pressures, a senior government minister told Lanka News Web.
Following the President’s policy of suppressing workers and hitting their pockets, Lake House Chairman Bandula Padmakumara has planned to reduce the employees’ incentive payment for the month of June by 40 percent.
PB Jayasundara resigns –IMF to offer a senior position as gratitude to running Sri Lanka’s economy
2011-06-16
LankaNewsWeb exclusively reveals that Secretary to the Treasury and secretary to the Finance Ministry P.B. Jayasundara has tendered his resignation to the Cabinet of Ministers as President Mahinda Rajapaksa is away in Russia.
