Buddhika Imbulana

Vesak amnesty for 244 prisoners

A total of 244 prisoners have been released on the occasion of the Vesak Full Moon Poya Day this year under a special Presidential Amnesty.This amnesty is in accordance with the powers vested in the...

Fuel subsidy for fishermen soon

Fisheries Minister Douglas Devananda presented a proposal to the Cabinet recently to provide a fuel subsidy for fishermen for the next six months at a concessionary rate of...
Ranjan admitted to Colombo National Hospital

Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, who was detained at the Welikada Prison Hospital, has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital for a shoulder injury.Ranjan...
Necessary amendments to legal system will be introduced - Justice Minister

Justice Minister Ali Sabry,PC said that despite the obstacles, steps will be taken to introduce the necessary amendments to the legal system and the Ministry is committed to...
Prisons Dept. mulls house arrest system for minor offences

The Department of Prisons is focusing on implementing a system of house arrest instead of imprisoning those convicted of minor offences.Prisons Commissioner Thushara...