A News1st investigation has uncovered a scheme that allows foreign entities to exploit Sri Lanka’s mineral deposits at a low cost
Sri Lanka needs well-designed political and economic policy changes for long-term recovery
The government has taken steps to address shortages of fuel and gas to some extent when compared to the earlier situation which had long queues that stretched for kilometres outside fuel and gas stations. But a well-planned recovery plan still cannot be seen that can address the long-term food security issues.
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Push Sri Lanka to act on human rights violations: Amnesty to UK government
Amnesty International on Wednesday urged the UK government to push for a strong resolution in the next month Human Rights Council, enabling more robust monitoring and reporting of human rights conditions in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan PM seeks to expedite the repatriation of migrant workers
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa Tuesday instructed to expedite the repatriation of Sri Lankan migrant workers who are waiting to return to Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic relations with Lichtenstein
The Sri Lankan government is considering establishing diplomatic relations with the state of Lichtenstein, the wealthy landlocked country in the Europe
EU expresses ‘strong concern’ over Sri Lanka import ban; stresses 'reconciliation' among communities
The European Union expressed its “strong concern” over Sri Lanka’s import ban, trade restrictions, and also hoped that the country would make amendments in its anti-terrorism law in line with the internationally accepted human rights norms
Sri Lanka reopens schools for higher grades
Sri Lankan authorities reopened schools in the Western Province for senior grades after they were closed in October 2020 due to a resurgence of the COVID-19 pandemic
COVID vaccine will be given to members of health and defense services first in Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa says that the first consignment of Covid vaccines provided free of charge by the Government of India will be brought to Sri Lanka on Wednesday, the 27th of January
Sri Lanka to conduct elephant census after ten years
Sri Lanka's Department of Wildlife Conservation will conduct an island-wide elephant census this year after a decade to determine the exact number of the animals in the country, local media reported on Monday
Sri Lanka to vaccinate frontline staff against COVID-19 from Jan 28: President
The first batch of Coronavirus vaccines provided free by the government of India will reach the island on January 27 and vaccination to begin on January 28, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said
Sri Lanka to receive first batch of Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccines from India
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said that the first batch of the Oxford-AstraZeneca Covid-19 vaccines manufactured in India is expected to arrive in the island nation on Wednesday
Sri Lanka, Philippines to enhance diplomatic relations
Foreign Ministers of Sri Lanka and the Philippines have agreed to focus on new strategies to further strengthen the existing economic, political, social and international relations between the two countries
Sri Lanka is open for tourist arrivals
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said the country had opened its borders after much consultation, preparation following best practices, keeping safety and security of its citizens as paramount and that of the visitors
Sri Lanka president appoints Commission of Inquiry to look into alleged human rights violations
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has appointed a 3-member Commission of Inquiry (Col) to investigate, inquire into and report or take necessary actions on findings of preceding Commissions or Committees appointed to investigate into human rights violations, serious violations of International Humanitarian Law (IHL) and other such offences
Sri Lanka health minister tests positive, shatters Covid cure claims
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi who placed her faith in the occult to protect herself and Sri Lanka from the pandemic has tested positive for COVID-19, official sources said today
Sri Lanka grants approval for Oxford-AstraZeneca vaccine's emergency use
Sri Lankan authorities on Friday granted approval for the emergency use of the Oxford-AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, Minister for Pharmaceutical Production and Regulation Channa Jayasumana said
