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GMOA to launch trade union action today

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has decided to commence trade union action from 8 a.m. today (17), based on several demands. The GMOA has taken the decision ... Read More


2,183 complaints related to violence against women lodged since Nov. 2024

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- A total of 2,183 complaints related to violence against women have been reported since November 2024, the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced. The complaints were ... Read More


ADB board approves landmark charter amendment to boost lending capacity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) on Monday said that its Board of Governors has approved a historic amendment to the ADB Charter, removing the previous lending cap and enabling a... Read More


Police clarify video footage showing removal of Buddha statue from temple premises in Trincomalee

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lanka Police have issued a statement regarding video footage showing unrest connected to the removal of a Buddha statue from the premises of the Sri Sambuddha Jayanthi Bodhir... Read More


Bangladesh's tribunal sentences ex-home minister Kamal to death for crimes against humanity

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Deposed Bangladesh prime minister Sheikh Hasina's aide, former home minister Asaduzzaman Khan Kamal, was also sentenced to death in absentia on Monday by a tribunal for crimes ag... Read More


Govt signs agreement to secure US$ 300 million loan from ADB

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The government today (17) signed loan agreements to obtain US$ 300 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB). Loan Agreements were signed between the government and the Asia... Read More


Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva pleads not guilty to bribery charges

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former Minister Mervyn Silva today (17) pleaded not guilty to the charges filed before the Colombo High Court by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More


Sheikh Hasina calls court verdict 'biased and politically motivated'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Ousted Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina on Monday delivered her first reaction to the death sentence handed to her by the International Crimes Tribunal (ICT), calling the ... Read More


GMOA calls emergency executive committee meeting to discuss future course of action

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has announced that following the discussion held with the President, an emergency Executive Committee meeting and a Central Co... Read More


NPP defeated in Hakmana cooperative society election

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The common opposition has secured victory in the election held to appoint a new Board of Directors and General Assembly representatives for the Hakmana Multi-Purpose Cooperative ... Read More