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Newsline | New Bills: an assault on freedom of expression | Swasthika Arulingam
NEWS LINETOP STORY

Newsline | New Bills: an assault on freedom of expression | Swasthika Arulingam

byCeylon Independent09/10/2023
AFTERMATH OF CHANNEL 4 DISPATCHES PROGRAMME
EASTER TRAGEDYEASTER TRAGEDYTOP STORY

AFTERMATH OF CHANNEL 4 DISPATCHES PROGRAMME

The three-member Committee of Inquiry now examining the disclosures in the Dispatches programme has invited Channel 4 to testify before…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
Afghanistan earthquake: Hundreds feared dead in 6.3 quake
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Afghanistan earthquake: Hundreds feared dead in 6.3 quake

Hundreds of people are feared dead after a powerful earthquake hit western Afghanistan, near the Iranian border. Some estimates put…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
POLICE FAIL TO LIVE UP TO MOTTO.
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

POLICE FAIL TO LIVE UP TO MOTTO.

If relevant authorities are unable to provide an environment where government servants can work independently without fear or favour, it…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Sri Lankans warn of legislative curbs on dissent as elections loom

Controversial legislation moving through Sri Lanka’s parliament is raising concerns about freedom of expression ahead of elections expected next year.…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
Attacks & Escalation of Violence in Israel & Palestine : Statement from Sri Lanka
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Attacks & Escalation of Violence in Israel & Palestine : Statement from Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka Deeply Concerned about Attacks and Escalation of Violence in Israel and Palestine Sri Lanka is deeply concerned about…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
SC orders State to pay Rs.1 M compensation to ex-CID officer
EASTER TRAGEDYEASTER TRAGEDYTOP STORY

SC orders State to pay Rs.1 M compensation to ex-CID officer

CID Sub Inspector Sugath Mendis who had been arrested and interdicted along with former CID Director Shani Abeysekera, was today…

byCeylon Independent08/10/2023
Multi-stakeholder committee report on child protection delivered to President Recommendations to safeguard Sri Lanka’s vulnerable children
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Multi-stakeholder committee report on child protection delivered to President Recommendations to safeguard Sri Lanka’s vulnerable children

The Committee appointed to study and make recommendations for the Protection of Children handed over their report to President Ranil…

byCeylon Independent07/10/2023
Murder of Sri Lankans in Sentul motivated by money, Malaysian police say
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

Murder of Sri Lankans in Sentul motivated by money, Malaysian police say

Malaysian authorities have attributed the recent murder of three Sri Lankan nationals in Sentul, Malaysia, to money-related issues. Accordingly, Kuala…

byCeylon Independent07/10/2023
EXCLUSIVE | liberty plaza bus accident
LOCALLocalTOP STORY

EXCLUSIVE | liberty plaza bus accident

byCeylon Independent06/10/2023

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