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Hajj 'Besa' visa allocations, fund use come under scrutiny

COLOMBO, June 14 -- The allocation of special Hajj visas issued by the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia and the use of state funds related to Sri Lanka's annual pilgrimage have come under renewed scrutiny foll... और पढ़ें


Social justice movement urges immediate repeal of PTA

COLOMBO, June 12 -- The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has called on the government to immediately repeal Sri Lanka's anti-terrorism law, warning that its continued enforcement could dama... और पढ़ें


US support for Sri Lanka Parliament's Budget Oversight efforts

COLOMBO, June 11 -- The United States is supporting efforts by Sri Lanka's Parliament to strengthen its capacity for independent analysis of government spending, economic policy, and legislation throu... और पढ़ें


Court seeks fresh findings on Sallay torture claims

COLOMBO, June 10 -- The Fort Magistrate's Court on Wednesday (10) appointed a five-member independent special medical panel to investigate allegations that former intelligence chief, retired Major Gen... और पढ़ें


Ex-chief minister remanded in Rs 16.5 Mn fraud probe

COLOMBO, June 10 -- Former Southern Province Chief Minister Shan Wijayalal de Silva was on Wednesday (9) remanded until June 12 after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court followi... और पढ़ें


Japan, UNDP launch recovery project for Cyclone Ditwah-affected communities

COLOMBO, June 10 -- The Government of Japan and the United Nations Development Program (UNDP), in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, on Wednesday (10) launched a new recovery initiative aim... और पढ़ें


Parliament extends PC polls reform panel until September

COLOMBO, June 10 -- Parliament on Wednesday (10) approved an extension of the mandate of the Parliamentary Select Committee tasked with recommending reforms to the Provincial Council electoral system,... और पढ़ें


Provincial Council polls after electoral reforms, says PM Harini

COLOMBO, June 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya on Wednesday (10) said Provincial Council elections will be held only after a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on electoral reforms submit... और पढ़ें


Chartered Waters

Sri Lanka, June 9 -- Sri Lanka's proposed Chartered Institute of Media Professionals deserves serious attention, but not automatic celebration. In principle, any effort to strengthen professional stan... और पढ़ें


Supporters demand release of Suresh Sallay as Easter probe intensifies

COLOMBO, June 9 -- Supporters of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay staged a protest outside the Colombo Fort Railway Station on Monday (8), demanding... और पढ़ें