U.S. concerned by reports of right violations by security forces and attacks on minorities in Sri Lanka
The United States while welcoming the Sri Lankan government’s decision to accept its recommendations on full implementation of HRC resolution…
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HRW calls on Sri Lankan government to announce a time-bound plan to implement UNHRC recommendations
The Sri Lankan government should announce a time-bound plan to carry out its pledges to the United Nations Human Rights…
SriLankan still looking for PPP partner
The Public Enterprise Development Ministry is on the lookout for an investment partner to manage national carrier SriLankan Airlines as…
Govt will not ban social media – PM
By Methmalie Dissanayake Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (14) said that as the person who introduced Internet to Sri Lanka,…
No more ad hoc building of religious places?
The government is looking at curbing the ad hoc construction of places of religious worship that is currently in place.…
All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation commends government’s decision to provide fertilizer instead of money
The All Ceylon Farmers’ Federation yesterday commended the decision taken by the government to terminate the subsidy provided for the…
Minister Sagala Ratnayaka criticizes ban on social media
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday criticized the government for continuing the ban…
PSC on Kandy carnage better than PCoI – GL Says Govt has totally broken down
By Ravi Ladduwahetty Chairman of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Prof. G.L. Peiris said yesterday (12) that it would…
Freedom of expression should not be abused – Duminda
SLFP General Secretary, Minister Duminda Dissanayake says that people should not abuse freedom of expression to promote hate speech and…
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…