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Unesco SL nat com receives groundbreaking report as destruction escalates
Sri Lanka’s rich archaeological heritage is under serious threat, according to a recent research report titled “Analytical Report on the Protection and Conservation of the Archaeological Heritage of National Importance of Sri Lanka – Volume I.” Sponsored by the Bauddhaloka..
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Sri Lanka’s President Rejects UN Resolution, Strengthens Ties with China
“The Cabinet of Ministers has been unanimous in its decision to reject the draft resolution, affirming that we will engage in cooperative discussions with the Human Rights Council and other human rights mechanisms.” Sri Lanka has categorically rejected a proposed..
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Petition against presidential pardon of Sgt. Sunil Rathnayake by Gotabaya fixed for consideration
The Fundamental Rights (FR) petitions filed against the presidential pardon granted to former army officer Sunil Ratnayake, who was on the death row over the Mirusuvil massacre, has been fixed for consideration on January 15, 2025, by the Supreme Court…
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Reject the Sri Lanka Sodomy Bill
The private member’s bill submitted by MP Premanath Dolawatta to repeal the sections 365 and 365A of the Sri Lanka Penal Code is a result of subservience to the directions of the UN Human Rights Committee and the radical feminist..
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Prabhakaran’s family accuses some diaspora and Indian, SL politicos of major fraud
Immediate family of Prabhakaran warns Tamils around the world not to get duped by a ‘gang of mafia fraudsters’ Nephew claims no money collected to ‘keep alive’ the former rebel leader goes to the family Urges government to take action..
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New Developments in the fight against the purported Tamil genocide
A Public meeting on the recent federal court decision on Hewage v Canada (Prime Minister), Updates on legal proceedings against the City of Brampton regarding the Tamil genocide monument, and the Bill 104 appeal. On Zoom Date: Sunday, July 07,..
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Statement by SPUR on Rajesh Kurup’s article on Adani’s Wind Power Proposal to Sri Lanka
Our attention has been drawn to an article written by one Rajesh Kurup, courtesy the Financial Express, pertaining to the Wind Power Project proposal that has been made to Sri Lanka by Adani Group of India. We wish to make..
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UK maintains ban on LTTE, rejects appeal
The UK Proscribed Organisations Appeals Commission (POAC) ruled to uphold the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), rejecting an appeal to remove the group from the list of banned organizations under the Terrorism Act 2000. This decision..
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Sinhala People were Banned meeting President in Batticaloa
While President Ranil Wickramasinghe was on a visit to Batticaloa district in 23rd June 2024 the Eraur Magistrate Court has issued a restraining order against 14 people, including Sumanarathana Thero, Ampitiya Mangalaramadipati of Batticaloa, in order to prevent any obstruction..
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Sarvajana Balaya claims to be only alternative to govt., SJB and JVP toeing US-India line
‘Sarvajana Balaya’ political alliance consisting of former SLPP constituents has declared the grouping as the only viable alternative to President Ranil Wickremesinghe as SJB leader Sajith Premadasa as well as JJB/JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake were pursuing the same agenda..





