COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lankan Parliament has commenced a highly anticipated debate on the Batalanda Commission Report, which investigates allegations of illegal detention centers and torture chambers at the Batalanda Housing Scheme.The debate, which began this morning (10), marks a significant ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Parliament is set to take into debate the Batalanda Commission Report today (10).The debate is scheduled to commence following the convening of the parliament at 9.30 am.The investigation reports on the establishment and maintenance of illegal detention centers and torture ch...

COLOMBO (News 1st); The Parliament is set to debate the Batalanda Commission Report this Thursday (10).This report uncovers numerous details about abductions, torture, disappearances, and murders that occurred during the 1987-1990 period.Excerpt: "Officers responsible for enforcing the law must act ...

COLOMBO (News 1st); A highly critical revelation from the Batalanda Commission Report, was hidden in the National Archives Department's vault for nearly twenty-five years.This revelation pertains to the confidential statement given by Vincent Fernando, also known as Reggie, before the commission.Tra...

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Matale High Court has sentenced Indian national Yogi Patel to four years of rigorous imprisonment and imposed a fine of Rs 85 million for attempting to bribe renowned Sri Lankan cricketer Upul Tharanga to fix matches. The court also ordered Patel to pay Rs 2 million in c...