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HRCSL rules Muslim healthcare assistants’ rights violated over headscarves
By The Pulseline News Desk The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has ruled that the fundamental rights of six Muslim female...
Government looks to private sector to expand youth employment
By The Pulseline News Desk The Government is looking to the private sector to create more employment opportunities for young people, acknowledging that...
HRCSL finds Customs violated rights by seizing Tamil-language books
By The Pulseline News Desk The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that Sri Lanka Customs violated a writer’s constitutional...
Proposed Organised Crimes Bill allows detention of suspects for up to one year
CPA warns of sweeping definitions, weak safeguards and risks to fundamental rights under proposed law By The Pulseline News Desk Sri Lanka’s newly...
CBSL defends 5% inflation target as critics push for 2%
Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe says lower inflation could undermine growth potential; critics warn of currency depreciation, weaker purchasing power and higher borrowing costs By...
Sri Lanka plans port scanners as drug traffickers turn to shipping containers
Government prepares to mark first anniversary of ‘Ratama Ekata’ anti-drug campaign, with new rehabilitation centres planned across all 25 districts By The Pulseline...
Shiranthi Rajapaksa transferred to National Hospital Cardiology Unit
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been transferred to the Cardiology Unit of the Colombo National Hospital on the recommendation...
Media groups condemn hate campaign targeting Sandya Ekneligoda
Six media organisations urge authorities to ensure her safety, warning against threats and incitement following Gnanasara Thera’s reimprisonment By The Pulseline News Desk...
