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We're still concerned about ongoing Human Rights violations in Sri Lanka:

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Human Rights Watch (HRW), one of the world's leading human rights organisations that had been active in Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (October 15) released a report as to how the count... Read More


Expert committee formed to improve UNIVOTEC courses

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education Ministry has appointed a six-member expert committee to review and enhance the academic courses at the University of Voca... Read More


After Russia, China and France, India eyes nuclear partnership with Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Following similar expressions of interest from Russia, China, and France, India has also indicated its willingness to cooperate with Sri Lanka in developing nuclear energy. Howev... Read More


Even corrupt institutions invite me to lecture on integrity,' says Bribery Chief

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Institutions that have already been labelled as corrupt often invite me to deliver lectures on integrity, says Justice Ranga Dissanayake, the Director General of the Commission t... Read More


US Ambassador confirms travel advisory for Sri Lanka remains unchanged

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, has confirmed that there has been no change to the travel advisory for Sri Lanka recently issued by the US Department of State. Ambassad... Read More


Almost 25 percent of Sri Lanka's population will be above 60 by 2041

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Within the next decade almost 25 percent of Sri Lankans will be above the age of 60, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said, addressing the issue in Sri Lan... Read More


Injection for whitening?

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Dermatologists warned that no country including Sri Lanka, has ever approved or registered any injection or multivitamin for skin whitening. Speaking at a media briefing held at... Read More


Pakistan, Afghanistan agree to 48-hour ceasefire after clashes on border

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Pakistan and Afghanistan on Wednesday agreed to a temporary 48-hour ceasefire after a day of airstrikes and ground fighting along the border between the two countries that left m... Read More


Hambantota Port yet to settle Rs. 140 million in municipal rates - Mayor

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- The Hambantota International Port Group (HIPG) has failed to pay nearly Rs.140 million in municipal rates (taxes) due to the Hambantota Municipal Council (HMC) since 2017, Hamban... Read More


Ministers, Deputy Ministers obtained MP's fuel allowance even after assuming duties

Sri Lanka, Oct. 16 -- Some Ministers and Deputy Ministers have obtained the fuel allowance which they are entitled for as MPs for some period after assuming of duties as cabinet ministers and deputy m... Read More