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Sri Lanka looking at pursuing reparations for colonial-era losses
The government is exploring possibilities of seeking compensation for colonial-era losses and the return of looted cultural treasures. This fact was revealed by...
A brief history of the Prevention of Terrorism Act
By Center for Policy Alternatives What is the Prevention of Terrorism Act? The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) was enacted in 1978 as...
Two Private Member Bills being moved on divorce and Muslim marriage laws
Opposition member of parliament (MP) Faiszer Mustapha PC has officially handed over two significant Private Member Bills to the Secretary General of Parliament,...
Concerns over environmental impact due to substandard coal use
The Environment Ministry has stated that if the use of substandard coal has caused any environmental impact, the relevant authorities would take necessary...
Black Day in Kilinochchi on Independence Day
A large rally was held in Kilinochchi yesterday (4) to declare Sri Lanka’s Independence Day as a “Black Day” for the Tamil people,...
No CEO still for SriLankan Airlines
The government has admitted in parliament yesterday (3) that a chief executive officer (CEO) is yet to be appointed to the national carrier...
Concerns over proposed new laws on renting houses
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC has warned that the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill 2025, noting that although well-intentioned, the piece of...
RTI Comm. orders ERD to release details of three external loan agreements
The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has recently ordered the External Resources Department (ERD) to release three external loan agreements that were previously...
