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Justice delayed is Justice denied wherever it happens

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- On June 11, the Daily Mirror headlined the story of a man who was freed from jail thirty-years after he was convicted of double murder. Possibly he is now out of jail. This unfort... Read More


Attempts to challenge the state apparatus

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Several protests were carried out by political factions on July 1, calling upon the President to resign. Many opposition factions claim that the government is incompetent in handl... Read More


Carry out dengue prevention programmes throughout the year

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- It seems that only when dengue cases increase the responsible people get activated! I wonder why the MOH and health workers involved and the local authorities don't have a progra... Read More


Kite flying near airports strictly prohibited

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Authorities have reminded the public that flying kites or any other airborne devices above 300 feet within a five-kilometer radius of Sri Lanka's international airports is strictl... Read More


Last turbines delivered for Mannar wind farm

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The final batch of turbines required for the 50 MW HayWind wind power project in Mannar has arrived in Sri Lanka, marking a significant milestone in the country's transition towar... Read More


NTC launches islandwide inspections as revised bus fares take effect

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The National Transport Commission (NTC) has begun islandwide inspections today (06) to ensure strict compliance with the newly revised bus fare structure, which came into effect w... Read More


World Bank cautions Sri Lanka's income upgrade remains fragile

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Sri Lanka's return to upper-middle-income status has revived memories of an earlier promotion that proved short-lived, with the World Bank cautioning that the latest achievement r... Read More


QR code fuel issuance system to continue; no change to quota

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- The QR code-based fuel issuance system will continue without interruption, as the government has not taken any decision to discontinue the programme, Managing Director of the Ceyl... Read More


TikTok love affair becomes an ordeal

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- A 17-year-old youth has been arrested for sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl whom he had made friends with through TikTok, the police said. Kalutara North Police have arreste... Read More


Sri Lanka's next IMF decision must be about transformation, not another rescue

Sri Lanka, July 6 -- Sri Lanka is once again approaching a consequential economic debate. As the present programme with the International Monetary Fund moves towards its concluding stages, the country... Read More