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Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”, aims to become national team

Opposition MPs Namal Rajapaksa, Rohitha Abeygunawardena, Anuradha Jayaratne, D. V. Chanaka and Chanaka Madugoda on Tuesday launched a new politicalContinue Reading The post Namal-led group launches “A Team – Next Wave”, aims to become…

Registrar General’s Dept advances digital transformation drive

The Registrar General’s Department (RGD), in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the World Health Organization (WHO),Continue Reading The post Registrar General’s Dept advances digital transformation drive…

Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38

Former Afghanistan fast bowler Shapoor Zadran has passed away at the age of 38 after a battle with aplastic anemia,Continue Reading The post Former Afghanistan Cricketer Shapoor Zadran passes away at 38 appeared first on Newswire.

Opposition to raise Negombo Prison incident with international rights bodies

Several opposition politicians on Monday called for an independent and transparent investigation into the Negombo Prison violence, demanding accountability fromContinue Reading The post Opposition to raise Negombo Prison incident with…

“Why rely on social media for updates?” – Ajith P. Perera questions Justice Minister

Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera on Tuesday launched a scathing attack on Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara, accusing him of failingContinue Reading The post “Why rely on social media for updates?” – Ajith P. Perera questions Justice…

UNP to Launch ‘Read with Ranil’ Youth Engagement Initiative

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to engage with young people at an exclusive dialogue titled “Read with Ranil” onContinue Reading The post UNP to Launch ‘Read with Ranil’ Youth Engagement Initiative appeared first on Newswire.

Sri Lanka to pilot bus sector clustering on key routes

The Cabinet has approved a pilot programme to introduce bus sector clustering in Sri Lanka, aimed at easing overcrowding, improvingContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka to pilot bus sector clustering on key routes appeared first on Newswire.

Prisoners’ Rights Committee demands end to torture after Negombo inmates transfers

The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners has called on authorities to immediately halt alleged assaults and torture of inmatesContinue Reading The post Prisoners’ Rights Committee demands end to torture after Negombo inmates…

Prisons Department pays tribute to fallen officers in Negombo unrest

The Department of Prisons Sri Lanka has paid solemn tribute to seven officers who lost their lives in the lineContinue Reading The post Prisons Department pays tribute to fallen officers in Negombo unrest appeared first on Newswire.

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