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LNP - UN accuses Sri Lanka of violating rights of LGBTI activist

2022-03-24 | Law

Sri Lanka violated the rights of a lesbian and leading LGBTI activist who was subjected to discrimination, threats and abuses due to the country’s P...

LNP - No plans of lockdown despite spike in COVID cases, says Govt.

2022-02-07 | Law

The government has so far undecided to go for a lockdown despite a sharp increase in the number of COVID positive cases over the last few days. The go...

LNP - Alarming increase in COVID cases among children: Pediatrician

2022-01-20 | Law

There is a sharp increase in COVID-19 positive cases among children at present, Lady Ridgeway Hospital (LRH) Consultant Pediatrician Dr. Deepal Perera...

LNP - Half of Europe on track to contract Omicron in next 2 months: WHO

2022-01-12 | Law

More than half of people in Europe are projected to catch Omicron by March, the WHO said Tuesday, as the World Bank warned the contagious variant coul...

LNP - Potential spike in COVID cases expected in two weeks: PHIs

2022-01-05 | Law

There will definitely be a spike in the number of COVID-19 cases in the next couple of weeks, Public Health Inspectors' Union warned. PHIU Head Upul R...

LNP - 41 more Omicron cases identified in Sri Lanka

2021-12-31 | Law

A total of 41 more cases of Omicron COVID variant have been recorded in the country. According to Director of the Allergy, Immunology and Cell Biology...

LNP - Three more cases of Omicron COVID identified in SL; seven cases so far

2021-12-23 | Law

Three more new cases of Omicron COVID variant were reported today in Sri Lanka, COVID-19 Coordinator, Director of Technical Services of the Ministry o...

LNP - Human rights situation in SL continues to deteriorate: UK

2021-11-24 | Law

The human rights situation in Sri Lanka continued to deteriorate during the first half of 2021, the United Kingdom said in its latest report on the gl...

LNP - Navy foils illegal migration attempt, 19 persons held in Chilaw

2021-11-10 | Law

Nineteen persons who attempted to migrate illegally from the country via sea routes have been arrested by the navy during a operation in the beach are...

LNP - DIG in charge of CID replaced

2021-10-29 | Law

DIG in charge of the CID Prasad Ranasinghe has been transferred from the post to the Police Headquarters and DIG in charge of the Matara and Hambantot...