Core Group on Sri Lanka calls for accountability for protests-related violence
The Core Group on Sri Lanka at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) says it is deeply concerned about what
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Wholesale price of sugar slashed
by Rs. 20 – Rs. 25 per kilogram, the Association of Importers & Wholesale Traders based in Pettah says. The
Read MoreAll-female crew operates SriLankan Airlines flight for Women’s Day
SriLankan Airlines announced that they celebrated the power of women on International Women’s Day which falls today (08 March), with
Read MoreNational Fuel Pass to be topped up every Tuesday midnight
The National Fuel Pass (NFP) will be topped up at midnight every Tuesday effective from today (March 08), Minister of
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IFC and CSE Ring the Bell for Gender Equality with 13 Top Sri Lankan Companies
Thirteen of the leading companies listed on the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) have pledged their support to increase women’s representation at
Read MorePresident to meet trade union reps this week
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to meet with the representatives of trade unions on Friday (10 March) for further discussions.
Read MoreOverseas travel ban on Mahinda Rajapaksa temporarily lifted
The foreign travel ban imposed on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has been temporarily lifted from 20 April until 30 April
Read MoreFemale MPs’ Caucus calls for development of digital gender-based violence regulation mechanisms
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus (WPC) has proposed the development of a more effective and efficient complaint and investigative mechanism to
Read MoreSri Lankan rupee continues to appreciate against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) appreciated further against the US dollar (USD) today (March 08). Accordingly, the buying rate of
Read MorePrice of bread to be reduced
The Bakery Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the price of a loaf of bread weighing 450 grams. Thereby, the
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