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New Delhi Supreme Court trains 15 Sri Lankan court registry officials

A delegation of 15 Sri Lankan apex court registry officials has completed a four-day training programme in the Supreme Court in New Delhi, according to a release issued on Tuesday. Chief Justice of India D Y Chandrachud guided and supported this initiative by the Supreme Court?s training centre for ?promoting knowledge? and ?fostering collaboration with international judicial entities?, the statement said. During the programme, held from May 9-13, the delegates were introduced to the technolog

14 May, 2024

US backs push for justice, equal rights in Sri Lanka

The United States (US) says it remains a steadfast partner to the Sri Lankan people, including those who continue seeking justice and equal rights, 15 years since the end of the war. In a post on X to mark 15 years since the end of Sri Lanka?s civil war, the US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung said the United States stands in solidarity with all Sri Lankans, reflecting on the resilience and hope for a united future. We remain a steadfast partner to the Sri Lankan people, including those wh

18 May, 2024

Sri Lankan writer?s novel wins 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction

Sri Lankan writer Ganeshananthan?s novel?Brotherless Night has won the 2024 Carol Shields Prize for Fiction.?She was awarded a cash prize of $150,000. All the shortlisted authors were also awarded an additional $12,500. This is the richest English-language literary prize in the world for women and non-binary authors. The other four shortlisted authors were: * Eleanor Catton for?Birnam Wood * Claudia Dey for?Daughter * Kim Coleman Foote for?Coleman Hill) * Janika Oza for?A History of Burni

14 May, 2024