Another North Central Provincial Council Minister removed

UNDP says Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture

The United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) says Sri Lanka stands at a critical juncture, seeking avenues for sustainable development while positioning itself as a responsible global player. In this pursuit, sustainable finance and private capital have emerged as a transformative force, offering a unique opportunity to address pressing environmental and social challenges while driving economic growth, the UNDP said. “By integrating sustainability principles into its financial systems and a

16 Jun, 2023

Sri Lankan convicted of sexual assault denied refugee status in New Zealand

A Sri Lankan man convicted of sexual assault and counterfeiting currency has been denied refugee status in New Zealand. The man ? who comes from a wealthy family ? is afraid he will be ?labelled as a criminal sex offender? if he returns to Sri Lanka. He initially claimed he was bisexual, but when the man was questioned by the Refugee Status Unit he retracted that statement. The Immigration and Protection Tribunal found the man?s belief that he would be persecuted was not well founded and his

16 Jun, 2023

Manusha accuses media of harming Sri Lanka’s image

Foreign Employment and Labour Minister Manusha Nanayakkara today accused some of the media of harming Sri Lanka’s image.? He said that the media in countries like Singapore practice self-regulation and act with responsibility. However, the Minister claimed that some media outlets in Sri Lanka act irresponsibly. He said that there are reports that tourists even avoid visiting Sri Lanka owing to misleading reports published in the Sri Lankan media. The Minister said that when a few people in a

15 Jun, 2023