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Sri Lanka’s proposed terrorism law must respect human rights – UN experts
The Government of Sri Lanka must revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act (PSTA), to ensure the bill is consistent with international human rights law, UN experts said.
“We welcome the proposed repeal of the…
Death toll rises to five in Rambewa bus collision, over 50 injured
The death toll from the multiple-bus collision in Rambewa, Anuradhapura, has risen to five, with more than 50 people injured, police said.
At least two people have been killed and around 50 others are injured in a major accident on the…
Speaker receives Supreme Court determination on PSTA Bill
The Supreme Court determination on the petitions filed challenging the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill has been received by the Speaker of House Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, the Speaker's Office confirmed today (10).
The…
Possible low-pressure system to affect Sri Lanka from Nov. 15 – Met Dept.
The Department of Meteorology states that data indicates an atmospheric disturbance over the South-East Bay of Bengal is expected to develop into a low-pressure area and subsequently intensify into a depression.
The Director General of the…
National guidelines to be introduced to ensure child protection; over 10,000 annual child abuse…
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) has taken steps to introduce a national code of guidelines to ensure child protection in Sri Lanka.
The initiative aims to minimize various forms of abuse against children, according to the…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…