Opaque import tax exemptions pave way for abuse: Report
Sri Lanka’s import tax exemption schemes are too opaque, resulting in them being open to abuse and corruption, a case…
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North Korea canceled planned meeting with Pence
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence was scheduled to meet with North Korean officials, including leader Kim Jong Un’s sister, while…
Human Rights Watch says Sri Lanka is ‘all talk no action’ on repealing draconian PTA
The international human right organization, Human rights Watch (HRW) says the Sri Lankan government has been “all talk but no…
NCPA to provide free legal assistance on behalf of child abuse victims
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) says it is deeply concerned about delays in the legal procedures that violate the…
No NICs for 500,000 Lankans 300,000 are registered voters Bulk without birth certificates
BY RAVI LADDUWAHETTY An estimated 500,000 Lankans are believed to be without their National Identity Cards, a senior most official…
Committee to consider eliminating child abuse
A special committee will be appointed to look into the recommendations made by the United Nations International Children’s Fund (UNICEF),…
Sri Lanka Ministry of Justice and UNICEF launch new report recommending measures to strengthen Justice System for Children
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Justice, in partnership with the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF), Tuesday launched a report recommending measures…