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64 MPs to lose pensions if parliament dissolves today

If the parliament of Sri Lanka is dissolved at midnight today as planned, 64 parliamentarians will lose out on their…

byTeam Independent02/03/202002/03/2020
Sri Lanka think tank says government decision to ban women from purchasing liquor is unconstitutional
LOCAL

Sri Lanka think tank says government decision to ban women from purchasing liquor is unconstitutional

An Independent think-tank and a leader in the provision of information and strategic analysis in Sri Lanka says the cabinet…

byFaraz Shauketaly20/01/2018
UN child rights committee to review children’s rights in Sri Lanka
LOCAL

UN child rights committee to review children’s rights in Sri Lanka

The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child will be reviewing children’s rights in Sri Lanka along with…

byFaraz Shauketaly11/01/2018
United States and Sri Lanka strengthen trade and transportation partnership
BUSINESS

United States and Sri Lanka strengthen trade and transportation partnership

The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka and the Maldives Atul Keshap and Secretary of Civil Aviation Mr. G. S.…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/12/2017
Sri Lanka firmly committed to end impunity for crimes against journalists – Media Minister
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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
New constitution can change the course of the country – Minister Mangala Samaraweera
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New constitution can change the course of the country – Minister Mangala Samaraweera

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Finance Mangala Samaraweera says by formulating a new constitution the trajectory of the country can be…

byFaraz Shauketaly01/11/2017

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