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The maritime world is abuzz with the news that the Megamax container ship, Ever Ace, was scheduled to dock at the Colombo East Container Terminal (CECT) of Colombo Port yesterday. This event marks the second visit of the Ever Ace to Colombo, but notably, it will be the first time the ship calls at a…
Right to Life Human Rights Centre Stands Against Torture on International Women’s Day…
In commemoration of International Women’s Day, the Right to Life Human Rights Centre expresses solidarity with women globally, emphasizing the urgent need to address the grave issue of torture against women. Particularly highlighting psychological torture, the Centre underscores the lasting impact it leaves on women’s lives. Despite legislative alignment with the United Nations Convention against…
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Accused of “Judicial Cannibalism” Over Gender Equality Bill Ruling
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President Ranil’s election manifesto unveiled
President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s manifesto for the 2024 Presidential Election was officially launched in Colombo, a short while ago. The ceremonial event of unveiling the manifesto titled ‘Five Years of Winning the Country with Ranil’ commenced at the Taj Samudra Hotel in Colombo this morning (29), with the arrival of President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the venue. This document…
NPP secures two-thirds majority in Parliament
The National People’s Power (NPP) has already secured a two-thirds majority in Parliament after leading 20 districts and securing a total of 141 seats in the House in the 2024 General Election. The NPP secured a total of 6,863,186 votes. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya secured 1,968,716 votes and 35 seats.