Sri Lanka ends forced cremations after Imran Khan’s visit
(AFP)- Sri Lanka on Friday ended forced cremations of people who have died of coronavirus, after visiting Pakistani Prime MinisterContinue Reading
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21 countries speak for Sri Lanka during Interactive Dialogue at UNHRC; 15 against
The international lobbying spree by the government gathered momentum today with 21 countries speaking in favour of Sri Lanka andContinue Reading
SriLanka seeks $2.2 bn from China as reserves shrink
(AFP) Sri Lanka is seeking $2.2 billion from Chinese banks, the government said Thursday, in echoes of a borrowing bingeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gov minister says COVID19 deaths to be allowed
Government Minister S. M Chandrasena tells reporters that Sri Lanka ministry’s Technical Committee has given the green light for burialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka slams resolution on ‘deteriorating’ rights
(AFP)-Sri Lanka on Tuesday urged the UN Human Rights Council to reject a forthcoming resolution voicing “serious concern” over theContinue Reading
Probe into Sri Lanka Easter attacks finds ex-President Sirisena should face charges
(AFP)Sri Lanka’s ex-president and his intelligence chiefs should be prosecuted for failing to prevent suicide bombings two years ago onContinue Reading
Pakistan Prime Minister Khan arrives in Sri Lanka to boost ties
Pakistani Prime Minister Imran Khan has arrived in Sri Lanka for a two-day visit where he will meet Sri LankanContinue Reading
Cremation still in effect for COVID19 deaths insists Sri Lanka Health Ministry
Despite Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said that burial would be allowed for those who succumb to COVID-19, the Health MinistryContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Tamil family of 4 win court battle to stay in Australia
MELBOURNE, Australia (AP) — A Tamil family won another victory in an Australian court on Tuesday in their battle toContinue Reading
Prof. Channa appointed Acting Health Minister,as Health Minister Pavithra completes recovery
Professor Channa Jayasumana has been appointed as the Acting Minister of Health, the President’s Media Division announced. The Acting MinisterContinue Reading
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