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UN Committee expresses concern over Sri Lanka's lack of progress in addressing cases of enforced disappearances

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (UNCED) has expressed concerns over Sri Lanka's purported lack of progress in addressing cases of enforced disappearances, ... Read More


Over 165,000 vehicle number plates yet to be issued, Transport Minister reveals

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake today (08) acknowledged in Parliament the on-going delay in the process of issuing new vehicle number pla... Read More


AIIB provides $52 million to strengthen Sri Lanka's power transmission and renewable energy

Sri Lanka, Oct. 8 -- The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) and the Government of Sri Lanka have signed a loan agreement for the Kerawalapitiya-Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under ... Read More


Israelis mark 2 years since October 7 Hamas attacks

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Israel marks the second anniversary of the October 7, 2023 attack on Tuesday, as Hamas and Israeli negotiators hold indirect talks to end the two-year war in Gaza under a US propo... Read More


Mahinda Amaraweera visits ex-President Rajapaksa in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Former Minister Mahinda Amaraweera visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at Carlton House in Tangalle today (07). It is reported that Amaraweera met the former President to ... Read More


Local gold price hits historic high after sharp rise in global rates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The price of gold has surpassed USD 3,950 per ounce for the first time in history, global market data indicates. In response to the surge, gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased... Read More


Suspect remanded over multiple crimes including murder

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- An individual arrested on suspicion of multiple crimes, including murder, has been remanded until October 21, police stated. The order was issued by the Kaduwela Magistrate's Cou... Read More


Sri Lanka rejects resolution presented to UN Human Rights Council

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- Sri Lanka, while disagreeing with coercive international action, rejected the resolution 60/L.1/Rev.1 presented to the United Nations Human Rights Council in Geneve. Speaking dur... Read More


Indians lead drop in US university visas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- The United States issued nearly one-fifth fewer student visas in August following a crackdown by President Donald Trump, led by a steep drop for India which was overtaken by China... Read More


28,000 individuals subjected to inspection during island-wide police operation

Sri Lanka, Oct. 7 -- A total of 719 individuals have been arrested on suspicion of being involved in criminal activities and also over illicit liquor and drug-related offenses during a special island-... Read More