Government probes Swiss bank accounts issue

An inquest is underway in connection with a Parliamentarian and two top governmental officials who are holding bank accounts in foreign countries, Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake said. MORE...

March 8, 2015  06:12 pm|

$58.3M held in Swiss accounts by 92 Sri Lankans

Ninety-two Sri Lankan citizens hold a total of $58.3 million in 129 Swiss bank accounts, according to data released by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists (ICIJ) and leaked by an HSBC whistleblower. MORE..

February 10, 2015  11:06 am|

Ensure improved climate to protect press freedom in Sri Lanka - CPJ

A US-based journalist advocacy group has asked the new Sri Lankan government to ensure improved climate for press freedom and to take concrete and meaningful steps in this regard. MORE..

January 31, 2015  01:33 pm|

HRW slams former Government

The Sri Lankan government stepped up pressure in 2014 on human rights activists and journalists, particularly those urging justice for past war crimes, Human Rights Watch said in its World Report 2015 released today. MORE...

January 29, 2015  04:33 pm|