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Harini notes exclusion of women from decision-making is not incidental
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya notes that contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid care work, informal labour,...
Presidential Commission probing CMC seeks public complaints
A recently appointed presidential commission of inquiry has commenced calling for public complaints and information regarding alleged corruption, fraud and abuse of power...
Disconnect between Sri Lanka’s record tourist arrivals and low tourism earnings
Serious concerns were raised in Parliament yesterday (21) over the growing disconnect between Sri Lanka’s record tourist arrivals and the weak flow of...
Global markets on alert as Europe to suspend approval of US trade deal
The European Parliament is planning to suspend approval of the US trade deal agreed in July, according to sources close to its international...
Bimal puts an end to Ranwala’s doctorate controversy?
The controversy surrounding the doctorate of ruling party member of parliament (MP) and former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala seems to have been ended by...
Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
The Justice Ministry has revealed in parliament that there are 2,246 inmates, including 107 women and 2,139 men, despite having an approved capacity...
Opposition locks horns with Government over NCM
The opposition and government engaged in an exchange of words in parliament yesterday (20) over debating the no confidence motion (NCM) being prepared...
Focus on ongoing global maternal health crisis
Particular focus on women living in conflict-affected and resource-limited settings where access to life-saving care remains severely constrained Introduction: “I don’t know what...
