54th Session of the Human Rights Council

SL slams OHCHR; says the report based on ‘unsubstantiated sources’

12 Sep 2023

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While expressing concern over the ever-increasing mandate of the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) in making sweeping and intrusive comments on all aspects, Sri Lanka yesterday rejected all Conclusions and Recommendations including references to targeted sanctions pursuant to HRC Resolution 51/1.

GR to back new political party?

12 Sep 2023

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Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa who has maintained a stark silence since his resignation in July last year is now eyeing to recapture and strengthen his failed image through a new political party which is now led by one of his close aide’s and media owner who declared his entry into politics yesterday.

Experts baffled by mass turtle deaths

12 Sep 2023

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Experts have been unable to properly identify what has caused the mass death of turtles of which the carcasses have recently been washed ashore along different coastal lines.

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SL Customs thwart massive Karunka transshipment at port

11 Sep 2023

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Sri Lanka Customs today displayed a large Karunka (areca nut) transshipment worth over Rs.27 million, which had arrived in the Colombo Port from Malaysia in June this year.

Asia Pacific Regional Scout Workshop in Sri Lanka

11 Sep 2023

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The Asia Pacific Region of the World Organisation of Scout Movement will hold the Membership Growth Scout Meet hosted by the Sri Lanka Scout Association from 13 to 17 September 2023 at Hotel Morven, Colombo 3.

’Harak Kata’s’ attempt to grab firearm from Sub-Inspector during custody foiled

11 Sep 2023

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Notorious underworld figure Nadun Chinthaka Wickramaratne, also known as ’Harak Kata,’ allegedly attempted to escape custody by snatching a firearm from a Sub-Inspector during questioning by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID).

Illict fags, large Karunka transshipment seized

11 Sep 2023

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The items siezed during two separate raids were displayed to the media at the Grayline Container Yard in Grandpass. Pix by Nimalsiri Edirisinghe

CA orders transfer of Shashi Weerawansa’s case to another judge

11 Sep 2023

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The Court of Appeal today issued an order transferring the case filed against Shashi Weerawansa alias Udayanthi Ranasinghe, the wife of National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader Wimal Weerawansa from the Colombo Chief Magistrate to any other Magistrate in Hulftsdorp.

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Illicit cigarettes worth over Rs.470 Mn seized by Customs

11 Sep 2023

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A massive cigarette consignment worth over Rs.470 million, which was smuggled in from India last week was seized by the Sri Lanka Customs and displayed to the media at Grayline Container Yard in Grandpass today.

Will not accept any ministry in the present government: Dayasiri

11 Sep 2023

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Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara, who scoffed at social media reports that he is to be appointed as the Sports Minister shortly, said he will not accept any ministry in the present government.

Enquiry Centre for SLPA

11 Sep 2023

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An Enquiry Centre of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) was declared open today to enhance the capabilities of the port, which plays a pivotal role as a hub port and international trade and shipping center with continuous operational activities.

Keep systems upgraded to prevent ransomware attacks: ICTA

11 Sep 2023

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The Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) today informed all government institutions to keep their systems upgraded and to maintain them properly to prevent ransomware attacks.

Perpetrators behind Easter Sunday attacks can be forgiven: Cardinal

11 Sep 2023

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Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith over the weekend stressed that the perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bomb attacks can be forgiven if they accept responsibility and repent.

Wokers’ trade union action delays scheduled trains

11 Sep 2023

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Due to a trade union action launched by workers attached to the railway yards in Colombo, a situation has arisen where delays will be caused to scheduled trains starting from the yards, the Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union (SLRSMU) said.

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Fresh milk to Colombo

11 Sep 2023

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The National Livestock Development Board (NLDB) today launched a programme to provide fresh milk to homes in the mornings and evenings in Colombo city and its suburbs.

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Magnitude 4.6 quake triggers no tsunami warning

11 Sep 2023

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A magnitude 4.6 earthquake was reported at a location 310 kms North-East of Batticoloa this morning but did not cause any damages nor was there a threat of a tsunami, the National Tsunami Early Warning Centre (NTEWC) said.

Skeletal remains in a possible mass grave found in Kokkutuduwai

11 Sep 2023

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Forensic Medical Experts and archaeologists continuing excavations in what security forces believe to be a mass grave at Kokkutuduwai in Mullaitivu had on Saturday recovered complete skeletal remains of two bodies.

Customs fail to complete the investigation of 965 detained containers

10 Sep 2023

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Around 965 containers detained by the Sri Lanka Customs are lying either inside port terminals or at customs examination yards due to pending investigations as of the first half of this year, the report submitted to Parliament by Ways and Means Committee has revealed.

Alms-giving ceremony held...

10 Sep 2023

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An alms-giving ceremony was held at the Siri Vajiragnana Dharmayathanaya today to observe the 20th anniversary of the passing away of the Most Venerable Agga Maha Panditha Madihe Pannasiha Thera, Mahanayaka of the Amarapura Nikaya. It was held under the patronage of the acting Mahanayake of Sri Lanka Amarapura Mahanayake Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maitri Murthi Thera. Pix by Kithsiri de Mel

Prez appoints committee to inquire UK’s Channel 4 allegations on Easter Sunday attacks

10 Sep 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided to appoint a committee, chaired by a retired Supreme Court judge, to investigate the allegations made by the UK’s Channel 4 regarding the Easter Sunday bombings.