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UN HR Chief meets officials of National HR Commission
The UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein, met with the Office of the National Human Rights Commission in Sri Lanka, this afternoon.
Hambantota port has high potential to boost tourism sector: Capt. Carsjens
Sri Lanka’s Hambantota port has potential to boost the tourism sector of Sri Lanka, Marco Carsjen, cruise ship Captain, MS Rotterdam said. He said the Hambantota port was also famous as a green port, among tourists. “It is easy to access the port for the ships of this size. It is nice experience for us […]
Jordan to issue quick visas to Sri Lankan businessmen
Jordanian envoy to Sri Lanka His Excellency Hassan M. Al Jawarneh says, his embassy will help Sri Lankan businessmen to access quick visas to Jordan. However, he said, such a request should be recommended by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, the country’s premier business Chamber. This was mentioned when His Excellency Al Jawarneh and the […]
Pak – Sri Lanka – Maldives trilateral military exercise
Chief of Army Staff General Raheel Sharif visited National Counter Terrorism Training Centre, Pabbi and witnessed Pak – Sri Lanka – Maldives Trilateral Exercise “ Eagle Dash-I”, today. Two weeks long exercise was focused on counter terrorism operations and sharing of field combat experience of three Armed forces. Owing to the successes of Operation Zarb-e-Azb, […]
Border protection remain in force says Australian Government
The Hon Peter Dutton MP Minister for Immigration and Border Protection MEDIA RELEASE 4 February 2016 AUSTRALIA’S BORDER PROTECTION MEASURES REMAIN IN FORCE The Australian Government’s tough border protection measures to stop illegal people smuggling and ensure the sovereignty of Australia’s borders remain in full force. The decision by the High Court of Australia means […]
JVP files complain over Sampoor Powerhouse Project
The Eastern People’s Voice and the JVP have filed a complaint at Human Rights Commission today regarding the violation of fundamental rights of people who have been distressed due to Sampoor Powerhouse Project. Political Bureau Member of the JVP K.D. Lal Kantha represented the JVP and the convener of Eastern People’s Voice Arun Hemachandra was […]
UN calls on UK, Sweden to end Assange’s deprivation of liberty
Feb 05, 2016 (LBO) – The United Nations Working Group on Arbitrary Detention said today that WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been arbitrarily detained by Sweden and the United Kingdom since his arrest in London on 7 December 2010, as a result of the legal action against him by both Governments. In a public statement, […]
UN High Commissioner for Human Rights due here tomorrow
Accepting an invitation extended by the Government in February 2015, the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights, Zeid Ra’ad Al Hussein will undertake a four-day official visit to Sri Lanka. The High Commissioner will arrive in Sri Lanka on the morning of Saturday 6 February and depart on the morning of 10 February. During the […]
UK to grow 2.2-pct this year; BoE cuts growth, holds rates
Feb 05, 2016 (LBO) – The Bank of England has forecast country’s economy would grow 2.2 percent this year and 2.3 percent in 2017, cutting its November forecast of 2.6 percent for this year. “Although activity growth in the United Kingdom has slowed to slightly below average rates, the domestic private sector remains resilient,” the […]
Sri Lanka shows increased interest in green buildings: Lamudi
New research reveals 79 percent of real estate agents surveyed in Sri Lanka believe interest in green buildings increased between 2014 and 2015. This is according to the recently-released Lamudi Real Estate Market Report, which shares insight into sustainability in Sri Lanka. One survey conducted by Lamudi Sri Lanka showed over 64 percent of respondents […]
Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj to visit Sri Lanka
Feb 03, 2016 (LBO) – Indian Foreign Minister Sushma Swaraj will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 5-6 February 2016 for the Ninth Session of the India-Sri Lanka Joint Commission. The Joint Commission, co-chaired by the Foreign Minister of Sri Lanka and his Indian counterpart will be held on 5 February 2016 in […]