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New Child Rights Bill moves forward after Cabinet approval

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approved a proposal to fast-track the drafting of a new Child Rights Bill aimed at strengthening the protection and welfare of children in Sri Lanka. The proposed legisla... और पढ़ें


Expressway seat belt grace period extended until September 19

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Cabinet approval was granted to amend the Motor Traffic (Expressways) Regulations No. 2 of 2011, aiming to minimise the number of deaths and injuries caused by road crashes occurr... और पढ़ें


President opened treasury doors and provided relief to people, says Minister Samantha

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- President acted to provide relief to people by opening the doors of the filled treasury, Minister Samantha Vidyaratne stated. Speaking further in parliament today (04), the Minis... और पढ़ें


Gregory Lake sluice gates opened amid heavy rain

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Sluice gates of Gregory Lake were opened today (04) afternoon as the water level of the lake elevated rapidly following heavy rainfall, the Nuwara Eliya Disaster Management Unit s... और पढ़ें


Delft Island set for tourism boost

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A special programme was initiated to accelerate tourist arrivals by developing tourist attractions in the Northern Province. Accordingly, Delft Island, with its Dutch-era monumen... और पढ़ें


Bribe offer to Theldeniya OIC foiled, suspect arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A person who attempted to offer a bribe of Rs. 500,000 to the Theldeniya Headquarters Police Inspector was arrested inside the police station. The bribe was to release a drug tra... और पढ़ें


Appeal Court directs HC to hear bribery cases against Johnston Fernando

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Court of Appeal five-judge bench ordered the High Court today (04) to try five cases filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) again... और पढ़ें


Delft Island to be Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- The Government has initiated plans to develop Delft Island into Sri Lanka's first zero-emission ecotourism destination, with a strong focus on sustainability, environmental conser... और पढ़ें


Sajith says SC ruling bars judges' retirement age change without referendum

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- Any constitutional amendment affecting the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges serving in office requires approval at a referendum, Opposition Leader Sajith... और पढ़ें


Chamika Karunaratne not compelled to provide DNA sample

Sri Lanka, Aug. 4 -- A request seeking an order to compel Sri Lanka cricketer Chamika Karunaratne to provide a blood sample for a DNA test in a paternity case was rejected by the Colombo District Cour... और पढ़ें