Author: Ceylon Independent
HRCSL to launch guidelines on protection of human rights defenders
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCLS) has announced plans to release a set of guidelines and recommendations on…
Nearly 800 schools built in distant regions closed – PM
Education officials should focus deeply on protecting and preserving schools instead of closing schools, Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said. The…
Australia fines X for failing to crack down on child abuse content
Australia internet safety watchdog has slapped a A$610,500 ($386,000; £317,360) fine on Elon Musk’s X for failing to cooperate with…
UK enhances security and climate cooperation with Sri Lanka
Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Anne-Marie Trevelyan, is visiting Sri Lanka to strengthen cooperation on climate change, regional security and human…
Sri Lanka says China debt deal covers $4.2 billion as other talks drag on
(Reuters) – Sri Lanka said on Thursday it reached an agreement with the Export-Import Bank of China covering about $4.2…
40 years on, India, Sri Lanka restart ferry service
India and Sri Lanka resumed ferry services between Nagapattinam port in Tamil Nadu and Kankesanthurai in Sri Lanka, with Prime Minister Narendra Modi calling it an…
Eye disease spreading in Sri Lanka, health officials urge public to take precautions
Health officials inform the general public to follow health safety measures to protect themselves from eye diseases. Specialist eye surgeon…
Sri Lanka crisis: Colombo reaches debt deal with China
Sri Lanka has confirmed that it has reached a deal with China, to restructure $4.2bn (£3.4bn) of debt. It has been trying…