Sri Lanka Parliament passes Second Reading of 2018 budget
Sri Lanka parliament passed the Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill (2018) with a majority of 93 votes today, when…
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World Bank clarifies media report on its role in Sri Lanka’s plantation sector reforms
The World Bank on Wednesday released a statement clarifying a media report on the Bank’s involvement in modernizing the plantation…
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…
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…
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 apparel exports rise after reinstatement of EU GSP+
European Union’s tariff concession Generalized System of Preferences plus (GSP+) has delivered its most prominent success for Sri Lankan exports…
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…
Sri Lanka and Switzerland reaffirm commitment to further consolidate and advance bilateral political and economic cooperation
Sri Lanka and Switzerland reaffirmed the commitment to further consolidate and advance bilateral political and economic cooperation during the First…
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…