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SL committed to domestic accountability mechanism with technical support from UNHRC - FM tells UN Rights Chief

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Sri Lankan government is prepared to pursue accountability for alleged human rights violations through a domestic mechanism, with technical assistance from the Human Rights ... Read More


Death toll in Nepal protests rises to 25

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The death toll in protests in Nepal against the government's decision to block social networks and against corruption has risen to 25. This was reported by the country's Minist... Read More


No student will face injustice at Gampaha Wickramarachchi Uni - PM

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government will take necessary measures to provide solutions without causing any injustice to the student of Gampaha Wickra... Read More


Fire breaks out in a fuel tank at Sapugaskanda Refinery

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A fire has broken out in an empty fuel tank, which was being repaired at the Sapugaskanda Refinery, this evening (10), the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation said. Internal fire engi... Read More


Card transaction facilities introduced to the judicial system

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- As an initial step towards automating the payments made by the general public to the judicial system, card payment facilities have been introduced to the judiciary under the pat... Read More


New circular issued for state school admissions

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- A new circular has been issued regarding the admission of students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excluding Grades 5 and 6, in government schools. Accordingly, the Circular No. 27/2... Read More


Sri Lankans in Nepal reported safe - Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs confirmed today that all Sri Lankans residing in Nepal are safe, with no incidents reported involving them. According to the Sri Lankan Embassy ... Read More


Sri Lanka made remarkable progress towards economic stabilization since the crisis: World Bank

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Sri Lanka has made remarkable progress towards economic stabilization since the crisis, the World Bank said in a statement. Published by HT Digital Content Services with permis... Read More


Nepal Protests: Kathmandu Airport reopens for civilian flights

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- After a 24-hour closure, Kathmandu"s Tribhuvan International Airport has reopened for all civilian flights, according to a statement from the Nepal Civil Aviation Authority on W... Read More


Appeals Court to hear petition filed seeking interim order against former Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The Court of Appeal has ordered that a writ petition-which seeks an interim injunction to prevent former Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela from functioning as the acting Di... Read More