Local Issues

Alleging that the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) has brought the country and Buddhism into disrepute, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka has urged Attorney General Palitha Fernando, PC to take remedial measures immediately.   President of the Bar Association, Upul Jayasuriya said that law enforcement authorities had failed in their duty, therefore the AG should intervene without further delay.  The …

The organized forces or elements are working against the global Muslim community, in general. This is obvious from media reports. Further by virtue of Sri Lanka being isolated by the Western allies, due to many political reasons, the Muslims of Sri lanka, who are not united, are further targeted by the same forces or elements. The elements affecting the Muslims …

By Namini Wijedasa –    The new unit manned by predominantly Buddhist offi     cers in the wilderness, without guidance; confusion over its duties and responsibilities –    Mixed reactions to the law enforcement division attached to Buddha Sasana and Religious Affairs Ministry View(s): Members of the police unit dealing with complaints related to religious activities have no special training in their …

by Latheef Farook Abandoned by the government, Muslim politicians and threatened by Sinhala extremists   who are law unto themselves Buddhist monks leading the campaign to solve Muslim squatters’ housing problem at Wilpattu, Janatha Vimukthi Permanuna, JVP, fighting for the rights of the Muslims and the Muslims carrying the coffin of a Buddhist monk at a funeral procession provide glimmer …

Urgent proposals for reforms to be presented to His Excellency the President and United People's Freedom Alliance Government are to be passed at the 2nd National Convention of the National Freedom Front(NFF) which is currently happening at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium. It includes 12 main proposals.   1) Although Sri Lanka has been able to defeat LTTE terrorism, she has …

By Sulochana Ramiah Mohan. The government conducted an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) before the resettlement of the displaced Muslims in Marichchikatti, Mannar and beyond, Minister of Economic Development, Basil Rajapaksa, told Ceylon Today. The minister's remarks contradict the assertion by the ultra-nationalist groups, Bodu Bala Sena, and Sinhala Ravaya, which have waged a campaign against the resettlement of Muslim IDPs …