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US withdrawal from UNHRC beneficial to Sri Lanka – Expert
The decision by the United States to withdraw from the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) will be advantageous for Sri Lanka, according to legal expert Dr. Prathibha Mahanamahewa. He emphasized that this shift presents an opportunity for Sri Lanka..
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India, Sri Lanka agree to revive ETCA talks – Indian envoy
In response to a question about the seriousness of attention on the proposed resumption of talks on the Economic and Technological Cooperation Agreement (ETCA) between India and Sri Lanka, Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha affirmed yesterday that,..
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Clean Sri Lanka Urged to Take Strong Legal Action to Protect Buddhist Identity Amid Rising Religious Conversions
The Clean Sri Lanka project is urged to advocate for stronger legal measures against unethical religious conversion practices. It is crucial for local Buddhist temples, government authorities, and the public to unite in preserving Sri Lanka’s Buddhist identity and cultural cohesion. Strengthening legal frameworks and..
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Activists petition SC over London-based Lyca Group’s devious ownership of mass communication companies in Sri Lanka.
The London-headquartered Lyca Group has been actively expanding its operations in Sri Lanka with Chairman and Founder Subaskaran Allirajah “indirectly, deviously and circuitously, undertaking acquisitions in the local media sector”, states a petition filed before the Supreme Court. “These transactions..
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Canadian Parliament rejects motion to declare 1984 anti-Sikh violence as genocide
Canada’s New Democratic Party (NDP) on Thursday moved a motion to recognise the November 1984 Sikh riots as genocide. However, the motion failed to pass due to stiff resistance from lawmakers like Chandra Arya, who claimed the attempt was driven..
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Why is it that Tamil Eelam is sought by only Tamils living overseas?
Isn’t it puzzling to see scores of Tamils living in Canada, UK, Europe & mostly Western nations holding colorful placards, braving winter weather, screaming “Eelam” with heavy foreign accents and if we didn’t know any better, we may think they..
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This alleged Sri Lankan gangster lay low in Canada for a year after claiming refugee status. Now he faces extradition
Prasanna Nallalingam, also known as Ajanthan Subramaniyam, in a photo included in a French warrant for his arrest. (Court filings) A man believed to be the head of a Sri Lankan motorcycle gang is facing extradition to France to face murder..
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Canadian Sri Lankan Written to President
The Sri Lankan United National Association of Canada, SLUNA has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake highlighting the possible sinister motive behind the letter sent by Canadian Tamil Congress. SLUNA has clearly highlighted the past and present behaviour of Canadian..
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Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them on their resounding and historic victory in the recent parliamentary elections. In the letter, the CTC extended..
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‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’ research book to be launched on November 1
It explores the 100 years history of Nalanda Vidyalaya in Colombo and encompasses historical aspects that have yet to be explored regarding Nalanda Vidyalaya The launch ceremony for the research book ‘Vidyalaya Nalanda’, which examines the one hundred years history..





