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Hartal campaign in Northern and Eastern provinces today
A Hartal movement has reportedly been launched in Northern and Eastern provinces today (20), through a joint statement issued by 07 Tamil political parties, demanding justice for Mullaitivu District Judge T. Saravanarajah who resigned from…
Electricity tariff increase: Revised rates announced
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced revised electricity charges coming into effect today (Oct. 20).
A request made by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to increase electricity tariffs again was…
CPJ calls on Sri Lanka to reconsider bills likely to undermine press freedom
Sri Lankan authorities should withdraw the proposed Online Safety Bill and Anti-Terrorism Bill or significantly amend them in line with international human rights standards, the New York-based Committee to Protect Journalists said.
In…
Vijayakala Maheswaran released from case over LTTE comments
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release of former State Minister Vijayakala Maheswaran from the case filed over her alleged statement that the LTTE should be revived.
Addressing a state event held at Veerasingam Hall in…
Dedicated investment zone to be established for fishing industry in Northern Province
Minister of State for Fisheries Piyal Nishantha, announced the development of a specialized investment zone in the Northern Province, which will be tailored to the fishing industry.
This strategic endeavour aims to attract investments…
President proposes launching special initiative to strengthen climate resilience in tropical nations
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the world’s most bio-diverse regions are found in tropical countries and he proposed the launch of a dedicated programme to support these nations in addressing future climate change challenges,…
Issuing soft liquor licenses for tourist hotels, restaurants suspended
Issuing soft liquor licenses for tourist hotels and restaurants has been temporarily halted, the Excise Department says.
Additional Commissioner General of the Excise Department, Kapila Kumarasinghe stated that this measure was taken in…
45 petitions filed against Online Safety Bill thus far – Speaker tells parliament
A total of 45 petitions have been received by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka, challenging the recently introduced Online Safety Bill.
Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena revealed this in parliament this morning (18 Oct.).
The Online…
U.N. agencies call for sustainable, climate-resilient agriculture in Sri Lanka
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), together with the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) and the United Nations World Food Program (WFP), on Tuesday called for urgent actions toward…
Health, petroleum and electricity again gazetted as essential services
A special gazette notification has been published declaring the supply of electricity and all related services, the supply or distribution of petroleum products and fuel, and health services as essential services.
Presidential Secretary…