Thehas wins World Schools under 09 chess title
Thehas Rithmitha Kiringoda of Ananda College won the Under-9 open championship title at the recently concluded world Schools Chess Championship.
Govt. to make Sri Lanka an air, sea hub in the region - President Wickremesinghe
Addressing the 30 year development plan of the Colombo North Port workshop, on Friday (21) in Colombo, President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the government’s intention is to make Sri Lanka an air and sea hub in the region.
MEPA’s final report on X-Press Pearl disaster to AG in coming week
The Marine Environment Prevention Authority (MEPA) is to handover a final damage evaluation report to the attorney general in the coming week with regard to the X-Press Pearl marine disaster.
Maithri fails to get SLFP dissidents to return
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) led by former president Maithripala Sirisena has failed in an attempt to get its breakaways who have joined the government to return to the party, political sources said.
UN Child Rights Committee requests Sri Lanka to decriminalize homosexuality
The United Nations Committee on the Rights of the Child (CRC) has asked the Sri Lankan Government to repeal laws that criminalise homosexuality and LGBT people.
EU, FAO launch 4 million euro initiative to improve efficiency & sustainability of paddy farming
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) together with the European Union (EU) today officially launched a new programme to strengthen food security in Sri Lanka by boosting the productivity and sustainability of the paddy cultivation sector.
Resolution to remove PUCSL chief
The parliament’s agenda for the coming week will include a resolution for the removal of Janaka Ratnayake as chairman of the Public Utilities Commission (PUCSL), according to sources in parliament.
SLPP wants assurances over proposed anti-terrorism act
The SLPP wants the justice minister to give an assurance that the proposed anti-terrorism act is not against the constitution, fundamental human rights and democracy if it is to support the bill’s passage in parliament.
Civil Security Dept. forcibly occupies Mullaitiv farming land
The Civil Security Department stands accused of forcible takeover and occupation of a farming land in Mullaitivu.
Wanni Catholic priest remembered on 15th death anniversary
A catholic priest and human rights activist in the Wanni, who has died in a claymore attack blamed on the military, has been remembered on his 15th death anniversary.