Sri Lankan President hopes to change the competition for admission to premier schools in Colombo
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena says every government is bound not only by international charters but also by the constitution…
Category: LOCAL
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 10 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
Sri Lanka Navy said it has arrested 10 Indian fishermen and seized their fishing trawler last night for allegedly crossing…
Sri Lanka Army extends general amnesty period till the 22nd
The Sri Lanka Army has stated that the general amnesty period offered to army absentees enabling them to receive their…
Minneriya collision claims a life
An individual was killed, and two others were injured, in an accident that occurred at Minneriya. According to the police,…
Trains on main railway line delayed due to incident in Gampaha
Delays in train services remain along the main railway line due to a train malfunction in Daraluwa, Gampaha. According to…
Global response to Sri Lanka’s progress in Human Rights achievements extremely positive and constructive – Harsha
Deputy Minister of National Policies and Economic Affairs Dr. Harsha de Silva, who delivered Sri Lanka’s statement to the third…
Sri Lanka is making constant efforts to restore human rights of its citizens despite attacks on reforms
Sri Lanka is making constant efforts to restore human rights of all its citizens but being a democracy it is…
Human Rights Watch calls on Sri Lanka to adopt an action plan and timeline to implement Geneva proposals
The global human rights organization, Human Rights Watch (HRW) today urged the United nations members to insist on Sri Lanka…
Avant Garde files case citing losses during ‘take over’ by the Navy
In a case filed with the Colombo District Court, Avant Garde is seeking a sum of Rs. 2.4 billion that…
World Bank recommends multi-prong strategies to close Sri Lanka’s gender gap in the workforce
A new World Bank report has recommended multi-prong strategies to help women gain employment and then continue to thrive in…