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Tag: journalists

BUSINESSMain Story

Mangala adamant economy remains buoyant

Assures country is not near turmoil, says SL has reacted best to regional currency upheaval Confirms only $ 250 m used…

byFaraz Shauketaly10/10/201810/10/2018
Sri Lanka significantly improves in press freedom climbing 10 notches in World Press Freedom Index
LOCALMain Story

Sri Lanka significantly improves in press freedom climbing 10 notches in World Press Freedom Index

According to a leading survey, Sri Lanka showed significant improvement in press freedom last year ranking 10 notches higher than…

byFaraz Shauketaly27/04/201827/04/2018
PMD dispels false reports on President’s official CHOGM delegation
LOCALMain Story

PMD dispels false reports on President’s official CHOGM delegation

President’s Media Division (PMD) issuing a statement said false information is being reported regarding the official delegation accompanying the President…

byFaraz Shauketaly23/04/2018
Two journalists who went to cover President’s rally say they were ‘threatened’
LOCAL

Two journalists who went to cover President’s rally say they were ‘threatened’

Two journalists, who went to cover the UPFA and SLFP election rally in Badulla under the patronage of President Maithripala…

byFaraz Shauketaly29/01/2018
Cabinet subcommittee appointed to recommend relief to journalists harassed during the previous regime
LOCAL

Cabinet subcommittee appointed to recommend relief to journalists harassed during the previous regime

Maithripala Sirisena has proposed to appoint a new subcommittee to recommend relief to the journalists who have been harassed during…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/01/2018
Sri Lanka firmly committed to end impunity for crimes against journalists – Media Minister
LOCAL

Sri Lanka firmly committed to end impunity for crimes against journalists – Media Minister

Sri Lanka remains firm in its commitment to work with the international community, including UNESCO, to work towards ending impunity…

byFaraz Shauketaly04/12/2017
Sri Lanka PM to inaugurate UNESCO seminar on ‘Ending Crimes Against Journalists’ in Colombo
LOCAL

Sri Lanka PM to inaugurate UNESCO seminar on ‘Ending Crimes Against Journalists’ in Colombo

Ranil Wickremesinghe will inaugurate the UNESCO’s main seminar for the International Day to End Impunity For Crimes against Journalists in…

byFaraz Shauketaly28/11/201728/11/2017
Human Rights Watch calls on Sri Lanka to adopt an action plan and timeline to implement Geneva proposals
HistoryLOCAL

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…

byFaraz Shauketaly16/11/201716/11/2017
Afghan channel attacked by ISIS
WORLD

Afghan channel attacked by ISIS

One person has died and 20 others have been  injured in a gun attack that took place on Tuesday, November…

byFaraz Shauketaly08/11/201708/11/2017

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