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The United Nations is facing a serious financial crisis due to a growing backlog of unpaid contributions from member states, UN officials have warned. According to UN figures, member countries owed more than US$1.56 billion in assessed contributions at the end of 2025, more than double the amount recorded the previous year. The shortfall has

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Wednesday (29 January) leave to proceed with a Fundamental Rights petition filed in connection with the death of a 21-year-old man who died following his arrest by the Pugoda Police in 2020. The deceased, Gayan Pushpakumara, was a resident of the Mandawala Kanda area in Pugoda. At the

An incident involving the alleged assault, unlawful arrest, and remand of a serving police officer following a wedding reception has been reported from the Gandara Police area, raising serious concerns over police conduct, abuse of authority, and violations of fundamental rights. The victim, Police Sergeant P.D. Upul Thushara, is attached to the Expressway Division, Agunukolapelessa

The documentary film “32”, produced by the Right to Life Human Rights Centre and directed by Visakesa Chandrasekaram, has won the New Asian Currents – Documentary award at the Jaffna International Cinema Festival. The awards ceremony, recognizing outstanding feature, short, and documentary films screened in the competitive sections of the festival, was held recently in