Attack on judiciary damages country’s reputation - Minister Peiris

One of the fundamental problems in the country with regard to the administration of justice is the long delay that occurs in dispensing justice. The introduction of this legislation is one of several measures which the Government is taking in order to address this problem.

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The Morning Inspection

Have you seen rain in Afghanistan?

I know there are floods in Pakistan and you might wonder if I got the country name in the title wrong. No, I did not. It is raining in Afghanistan, I was told by a man who died of a heart attack in 1956, at the age of 59. Bertold Brecht was his name.

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On MY Watch

Targeted killing is new US focus:

No plans for Afghan democracy - Biden

The death of Thamilchelvam and the other fighting cadres of the LTTE in this attack led to a roar of protest, both here and abroad, about attacking journalists at work. Many ‘watchdogs’ of media freedom too rushed in to protest,

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