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Ensure adequate nutrition for pregnant, breastfeeding women: Amnesty urges SL govt
The Amnesty International has urged Sri Lanka to ensure access to adequate nutrition for all pregnant and breastfeeding women amidst the ongoing economic crisis in the country.
At a research briefing, the right group noted that falling…
Opposition to appoint committee to probe causes of country’s economic crisis
The opposition has decided to appoint a ‘genuine’ alternative committee to formally investigate all parties responsible for the country’s economic collapse, as opposed to the Parliament Select Committee (PSC) appointed for the same purpose.…
Sri Lanka to open ground handling, catering, jet fuel supply at airports to private sector
Sri Lanka will allow the private sector to enter ground handling, catering, and jet fuel supply operations at airports, an official said on Saturday.
Director General of Civil Aviation P. A. Jayakantha told the media that these services…
ASEAN Regional Forum: Sabry underscores important areas of cooperation for Sri Lanka
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry led the Sri Lanka delegation to the 30th ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) Ministerial Meeting held on 14 July in Jakarta, Indonesia.
The ARF is an Asia-Pacific region-centric security dialogue mechanism…
Sinopec begins operations in Sri Lanka’s retail fuel market today
China’s leading international petroleum company, Sinopec will commence its operations in the country today (July 15) as an importer, distributor and retail operator for petroleum products, according to State Minister Dilum Amunugama.…
Chamodi Sandeepani’s death to be investigated by a five member committee
A five-member committee has been appointed to investigate the questionable death of Chamodi Sandeepani at the Peradeniya Teaching Hospital.
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella says that the five-member committee that comprises…
President Ranil says he intends to ‘open Sri Lanka to the world’
It’s essential to remember that development doesn’t halt in India. In the next 50 years, it will extend to Africa and beyond.
Therefore, the vision we discussed with Prime Minister Modi should guide our immediate actions. Ultimately,…
President instructs to extend retirement age of doctors
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Minister of Health and its officials to extend the retirement age of doctors to 63, until the end of 2024.
Meanwhile, this revision will also be made for other special cases as per the…
Former Swiss embassy staffer given two-year suspended RI
The Colombo High Court on Friday (14 July) sentenced Garnia Bannister Francis, a local employee of the Swiss Embassy in Colombo who was allegedly abducted in 2019, to two years of rigorous imprisonment.
Accordingly, Francis was fined Rs.…
Royal Park murder: Maithripala tells court granting presidential pardon was not arbitrary
The decision to grant a presidential pardon to the Royal Park murder convict, Jude Jayamaha was not an arbitrary move, President Maithripala Sirisena told the Supreme Court today (July 13).
Shramantha Jayamaha was convicted of murdering…