Arrest of four persons over War Dead Commemoration: Sri Lankan authorities in Canada in dilemma

The UN human rights office, OHCHR, on Friday urged the Sri Lankan Government to take decisive action to uncover the fates and locations of tens of thousands of individuals subjected to enforced disappearances over the years and to hold those responsible accountable.

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The Colombo Air Show and Defence Exhibition (CADE 2024) which was scheduled to be held from May 29 to June 2 at the Galle Face and Colombo Port City, has been postponed to next year, the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) said.

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Sri Lankan actress Dinara Punchihewa is among the prestigious Forbes magazine’s “30 Under 30 Asia” entertainment and sports list.

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Despite a recent dip in infections, ongoing showers are likely to drive a rise in Dengue cases, health officials predicted.

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The report of the committee appointed to inquire on increasing the interest rates of the bank accounts of senior citizens will be handed over to the President next week, Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said.

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People living in low-lying areas along the river basins of Kala Oya, Deduru Oya, Maha Oya, Attanagalu Oya, Kelani Ganga, Kalu Ganga, Gin Ganga, Nilwala Ganga, Bentara Ganga, Kirama Oya and Uruboku Oya are requested to be vigilent over possible floods with the continuous rain during the next few days, the Irrigation Department said.

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A situation has arisen where getting the participation of elephants at both peraheras has become a problem due to the holding of the Ratnapura Maha Saman Devalaya Perahera and the Kandy Esala Perahera on the same day, Sri Dalada Maligawa Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela said.

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Global spiritual leader and peacemaker Gurudev Sri Sri Ravi Shankar will be visitng Sri Lanka from 18th to 20th May, on an invitation from the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dinesh Gunawardena. This is Gurudev’s sixth visit to the country.

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The Sri Lanka Mixed Relay Team will leave for Bangkok on Sunday to participate in the Inaugural Asian Athletic Relay Championships – Paris Olympic Games Qualifying Meet – on May 20 and 21 in Thailand.

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Sri Lanka welcomed over 46,000 international tourists for the first 12 days of May, a drop in momentum due to the start of the off peak season.

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The International Monetary Fund (IMF) this week commended the progress achieved by Sri Lanka thus far in rolling out the economic reforms, the majority of which have been rather painful to the general public.

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State run Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for the first quarter ended 31 March (1Q24) has recorded a profit of Rs. 88.3 billion, which is a 349.8 percent change when compared with the Rs. 35.3 billion loss recorded in the corresponding period in 2023.

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In commemoration of the 15th anniversary of Victory Day, the Sri Lanka Navy has promoted 3,146 senior and junior sailors from the Regular and Voluntary Forces.

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The Supreme Court today directed the petitioners to serve notices on former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa as he was not represented by a counsel in connection with five fundamental rights petitions.

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Over 400 players, both Sri Lankan and overseas, are poised to go under the hammer during the Player Auction of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) T20 Cricket Tournament on May 21 in Colombo.

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Dr. Rabindra D. Mehta, an India-origin Sports Aerodynamics Consultant, who, in 1980 used to open the bowling with Imran Khan for the Royal Grammar School in Worcester, and who has researched extensively on swing bowling, has been following the IPL from the USA, where he is now based at.

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In a bid to resolve ongoing electoral issues and ensure the smooth functioning of local governance, the Election Commission has urged the government to hold the Local Government elections as early as possible.

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In light of the ongoing adverse weather conditions, authorities have announced the temporary closure of the Ella-Wellawaya main road, effective from 8:00 p.m. today till 6:00 a.m. tomorrow (18).

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BBC-The European Union is investigating Facebook and Instagram over whether they are so addictive that they are having ’’negative effects’’ on the ’’physical and mental health’’ of children.

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Twenty-one sailors, 20 from India and one from Sri Lanka, are stuck on board the Dali, a container vessel that collided with the Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore, since March 26 due to the ongoing investigation.

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Brazil have been named hosts of the 2027 Women’s World Cup after beating a joint bid by Belgium, the Netherlands and Germany (BNG).

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Two policemen of the Anuradhapura Police Traffic Division riding on a motorcycle were seriously injured when a wayside tree fell on them at Kawarakkulama Junction.

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The proposed Economic Transformation Bill and Public Finance Management Bill are set to be presented to Parliament on May 22, as announced by the Parliament media unit today.

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In preparation for the National War Heroes’ Day ceremony scheduled for Saturday evening (18), police announced that a special traffic plan will be implemented.

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China has emerged as India’s largest trading partner in the FY 2023-24 with $118.4 billion two-way commerce, narrowly edging past the US, according to the data of economic think tank GTRI. The bilateral trade between India and the US stood at $118.3 billion in 2023-24.

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State Minister Prasanna Ranaweera, who was summoned to the airport police over the assault on a porter, said he had done something that he should not have done as a Parliamentarian.

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A youth and two schoolgirls who were marooned due to floods during their visit to Bombu Ella falls in Uva Paranagama on Thursday (16) were rescued by the Ambagasdowa police with the help of the residents of the area.

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The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar acquitted the four accused including a Major General involved in the shooting incident that resulted in the deaths of three individuals and the injury of several others during a protest for clean drinking water in Rathupaswala on August 1, 2013.

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has denied recent reports that visas for two key players, including Kusal Mendis, in the Sri Lankan squad for the T20 World Cup had been rejected.

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Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake who joined the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) today has been appointed the head of the party’s Ranaviru Balakaya.

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Cristiano Ronaldo has topped the Forbes list of highest-paid athletes for the fourth time in his career, with Jon Rahm moving up to second.

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The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 warm-up match fixtures have been announced, scheduled from Monday, 27 May to Saturday, 1 June across the USA and Trinidad and Tobago.

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The Indian Navy has arrested 14 Sri Lankan fishermen along with five boats for crossing the International Maritime Boundary Line (IMBL) and for fishing sea cucumber on Thursday, May 16, 2024,

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The MPs across the political divide are inclined to secure liquor permits under the names of their associates and relatives only to be sold for amounts as large as Rs.50 million at times, the Daily Mirror learns.

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Amidst the prevailing inclement weather worsened by gusty winds, the Colombo Municipal Council has identified about 200 old and huge trees in the city to be removed as soon as possible owing to the grave risk they pose to the public, the Daily Mirror learns.

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The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order to release a flock of animals back to an animal lover, following their seizure by Wildlife Department officials for an alleged violation of the Fauna and Flora Protection Ordinance.

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