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Government urged to invite UN envoy on sexual violence

Thursday, 14 January 2016 09:03
International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has welcomed the announcement by the Government of Sri Lanka that it has endorsed the G8 Declaration on Preventing Sexual Violence in Conflict.

Strong evidence in Pararajasingham killing

Thursday, 14 January 2016 08:25
The Colombo Magistrate’s court yesterday (13) heard strong evidence to the effect that a group of the Karuna faction had killed TNA MP Joseph Pararajasingham.

VAT, NBT amendments halted

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 20:15

The amendments proposed to the Value Added Tax (VAT) and the Nation Building Tax (NBT) in budget 2016 will not be implemented until the relevant legislative enactments were passed by Parliament, the Finance Ministry said in a statement. 

5 nominees to chief of staff position!

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 20:09

The Army commander has recommended five major generals from whom his chief of staff is to be appointed.

Jaffna medical students hold protest march

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 15:39

Undergraduates of the Medical Faculty at the Jaffna University commenced a protest march in Jaffna today (13) calling for several demands including to safeguard free education.

Section of Giritale camp sealed

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 14:49

The Military Intelligence Corps section at Giritale camp has been sealed on orders by Army Commander Chrishantha de Silva.

Bail for Duminda Silva

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 11:10

Former UPFA MP Duminda Silva was released on bail by Colombo Chief Magistrate - Gihan Pilapitiya today (13).

Forum to be hosted by EU Chamber of Commerce

Wednesday, 13 January 2016 10:25

The European Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka in collaboration with the Apparel Exporters Association and the Delegation of the European Union to Sri Lanka and the Maldives will be organizing a breakfast seminar on January 22 at Hilton Colombo Residencies.

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