UNICEF commends Sri Lanka raising minimum age of children punished for crimes from 8 to 12
The United Nations children’s organization, UNICEF commended Sri Lanka taking measures to amend the Penal Code to raise the minimum…
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NP Councilors to attend UNHRC sessions
Northern Provincial Council (NPC) members are reportedly in Geneva to seek the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) to exert pressure…
FB to be monitored in Sri Lanka?
The monitoring of Facebook for hate speech in Sri Lanka is likely to be monitored within the country. It is…
Creating an environment conducive to SME growth is integral to achieve economic growth in Sri Lanka – ADB
The ability of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to establish themselves and scale their operations is integral to Sri Lanka…
Sri Lanka Child authority receives over 1,500 complaints of child abuse in first two months of this year
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) of Sri Lanka says it has received over 1,500 complaints in the first two…
Establishment of OMP is long overdue, Chairman says
Announcing the commencement of the much-awaited Office on Missing Persons (OMP), a statement issued by the Chairman of the Office…
Indian Coast Guard arrests five Sri Lankan fishermen for poaching
The Indian Coast Guard on Monday morning has arrested five fishermen from Sri Lanka for allegedly violating the international maritime…
No egg imports to Sri Lanka from Monday as local production sufficient
The Department of Animal Production and Health has informed not to import eggs to Sri Lanka as there is sufficient…
India announces US$ 100 million concessional financing for solar projects in Sri Lanka
India has announced US$ 100 million concessional financing for solar projects in Sri Lanka during the visit of Sri Lankan…
Sri Lanka to amend flawed Prevention of Domestic Violence Act
The Sri Lankan government says need for amending the flawed Prevention of Domestic Violence Act (PDVA), which was introduced in…