Sri Lanka’s new Govt should deliver on promise to protect rights – UN
The United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has expressed hope that the commitment expressed by the new government to protect human rights will be substantial and not merely a spectacle.
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TJP submits over 60 sanction requests against Sri Lankan officials
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has submitted more than 60 sanctions and visa ban requests against Sri Lankan public and security officials to date for human rights and
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Govt to get US $50M IMF – linked policy loan from OPEC Fund
The OPEC Fund for International Corporation is to provide a US $50 million policy based loan to Sri Lanka, according to a statement by the Department of Government Information
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Suspension of Parate executions extended till March 2025
The Cabinet has approved an extension of the suspension on ‘Parate executions’ till March 31 of next year, Cabinet spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.
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US imposes sanctions on Kapila Chandrasena, Udayanga Weeratunga
The United States has imposed sanctions and visa restrictions on two Sri Lankans — Kapila Chandrasena, former CEO of SriLankan Airlines and Udayanga Weeratunga, former ambassador to Russia
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Sri Lanka Navy marks 74 years of excellence with 2,138 promotions
The Sri Lanka Navy, renowned for its storied history as the nation’s maritime defence force, is celebrating its 74th Anniversary today (9).
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Customs warn public on the rackets of automobile smugglers
Do not fall prey to automobile smugglers and lose both wealth and the car, when vehicle imports are still strictly banned in the country! Sri Lanka Customs warned the public yesterday.
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Steps to ban the use of children below 12 years of age for trade advertisement from January 01st
Deputy Minister of Health and Media Dr. Hasanka Wijemuni says steps will be taken to ban the use of children below 12 years of age from January 01.
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Japan provides aid worth Rs. 300M to Sri Lanka flood victims
The Japanese government has extended aid worth around Rs. 300 million to Sri Lanka to support people affected by the recent adverse weather conditions.
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Census 2024: Department urges public to cooperate with enumerators
The Department of Census and Statistics has assured the public that there is no cause for concern in providing information to enumerators conducting the ongoing Population and Housing Census 2024.
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