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President vows swift action if Sri Lanka’s economic rights are compromised
President vows swift action if Sri Lanka’s economic rights are compromised
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has pledged to take action if the economic rights of Sri Lanka are harmed at the Red Sea.
He also stated that Sri Lanka would…
Agreement inked to construct hybrid renewable energy systems on Jaffna islets
Sri Lanka has signed an agreement for the development of hybrid renewable energy systems on 3 islets belonging to the Jaffna District today (March 01).
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera stated that under a full financial…
Organic fertilizers to be included in Sri Lanka’s national fertilizer policy
The Chair of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Food Security and Agriculture, Member of Parliament D. Weerasinghe said that the use of organic fertilizers should be included in the national fertilizer policy.
This was discussed when…
Sri Lanka honoured with UN award for mangrove ecosystem restoration
Sri Lanka has been lauded with the prestigious World Restoration Flagship Award by the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) for its remarkable efforts in rejuvenating mangrove ecosystems.
The announcement was made during the Sixth…
SC refuses leave to proceed with Sumanthiran’s petition against Online Safety Bill
The Supreme Court has refused to grant leave to proceed with the petition filed by Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP M.A. Sumanthiran, challenging the passing of the much-disputed Online Safety Bill in Parliament.
The Online Safety Bill…
Sri Lanka Navy Joined Operation Prosperity Guardian in Red Sea, says US Envoy
Sri Lanka had sent one of its navy ships to to support Operation Prosperity Guardian in the Red Sea, confirmed US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung on Wednesday (28) at an event in Colombo.
She was speaking at the Pathfinder Indian…
Organiser of ‘white party’ in Sri Lanka apologises after backlash
An organiser of a “white party” in Sri Lanka has apologised after the event sparked a backlash online.
The event’s advertisement specified a white dress code, but also had a line saying “Face control: White” - which was largely…
Santhan: Released convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case dies
Santhan alias T Suthendiraraja, a Sri Lankan national who was one of the six convicts released in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, died on Wednesday morning at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (RGGH) in Chennai.
Santhan, who was…
School outdoor activities suspended as atmospheric temperatures rise
The Education Ministry has instructed all respective school authorities to refrain from making students participate in strenuous outdoor activities until Friday (March 01) at schools as the prevailing high atmospheric temperatures are…
Sri Lanka to launch new sexuality education programme in March
Ministry of Education officials stated that arrangements have been made to launch new educational publications compiled to provide education on sexuality from the pre-childhood development stage to the adult community, on the 7th of March…