JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament on Tuesday that the Opposition had given the government one week to present a plan, if any, to save the country from the present crisis, or step down. “There is no use of this Parliament if it cannot find solutions for the problems of the people. It has […]
Cardinal reiterates call for implementation of PCoI recommendations By Shamindra Ferdinando Justice for 2019 Easter Sunday victims and their families remains a high priority for Archbishop of Colombo Rt. Rev. Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith. In spite of the incumbent dispensation dragging its feet, on the issue much to the disappointment and ire of the Catholic Church, […]
By Dr. Upul Wijayawardhana The judiciary has spoken loud and clear! In acquitting the former Defence Secretary and the IGP from the Easter Sunday carnage case, the three judges of the Colombo High Court Trial-at-Bar had commented “its unacceptable to file cases against government servants alone as politicians were above them”. They were indicted on […]
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Article Last Sunday, February 28, during the holy mass our parish priest ย at St. Josephโs Church, Ratmalana announced that all Catholics in Colombo Archdiocese are requested to wear black when going to church the following Sunday, March 7, to demand justice for Easter Sunday attacks on April 21, 2019. He emphasized that this is not a political action but a call for justice. Since then, I have heard from other Catholics and through media that next Sunday is to be a โBlack Sundayโ It is ne...
By Rathindra Kuruwita There was no uniform policy on compensating those killed or injured in terror attacks or riots and political influence had help those affected by riots in Digana and Beruwala receive higher compensation than the victims of Easter Sunday attacks, the Presidential Commission of Inquiry on the Easter Sunday attacks was informed yesterday. Acting Director of the Office of Reparations S. M. Bathiudeen told the PCoI that one million rupees each had been paid for the persons kill...