USAID launches successful water access programs in East
The United States is providing people across the Eastern Province with better access to water for drinking and farming, launching…
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JVP calls for a Truth & Reconciliation Commission
Thursday, 17 September 2015 20:12Although a Truth and Reconciliation Commission was to be appointed in 2009, it went ignored until the Rajapaksa regime ended, senior lawyer Upul Kumarapperuma says.
We saved MR from being taken to the 'electric chair' - Mangala
Thursday, 17 September 2015 19:53Foreign Minister Mangala Samaraweera says that it was the present government who saved Mahinda Rajapaksa from being taken to the 'electric chair'.
“Certificate of Absentee” for missing persons
Thursday, 17 September 2015 19:29The cabinet has approved a proposal to issue a “Certificate of Absentee” for people reported missing and in the event the relatives refuse to accept a death certificate for such a person.
Be cautious when recruiting domestic help - police
Thursday, 17 September 2015 15:03The Department of the Attorney General has been consulted to amend the Prevention of Crimes Ordinance, in order to list sexual offenders in the island, Acting police spokesman - SSP Priyantha Jayakody says.
TNA urges Govt. to accept UN report
Thursday, 17 September 2015 14:06The Tamil National Alliance (TNA) today said that the party welcomes the investigation report of the iOffice of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OISL) and its recommendations.
Cabinet approval to extend Port City agreement
Thursday, 17 September 2015 13:47Cabinet approval has been granted to extend the agreement of the Colombo Port City Development project, reports say.
Policeman on duty dies at protest
Thursday, 17 September 2015 12:30A policeman who was on duty at a protest in Kotadeniyawa, Badalgama had died, reports say.
SL Govt. responds to UN report
Thursday, 17 September 2015 11:21The Sri Lankan Government today said it will ensure that the content and recommendations of the UNHRC report receive due attention of the relevant authorities including the new mechanisms that are envisaged to be set up.
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