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Deadline for accepting of donations to Gaza Fund extended till May 31
Contributions of Rs10mn from Kathankudi Mosque, Rs2.2mn from Katu Kale Jumma Mosque, Rs3.5mn from employment agencies
"The decision to forcefully cremate those who succumbed to COVID-19 was not based on any science."
Sri Lanka has donated an initial one million dollars to assist children impacted by Israel's assault on Gaza.
Successive Sri Lankan government has opposed UNHRC's international evidence gathering mechanism
"The one things that needs to be done is thorough investigations, robust investigations, by independent experts
The opposition leader said the govt was calling for an all-party government, all the while engaging in "state terrorism"
MP and attorney-at-law Premanath C Dolawatte presented a copy of the bill to the president on Wednesday August 24.
The PTA has been a controversial counter-terror law that has drawn criticism from human rights activists.
First billed as a temporary Act in 1978, the PTA has been used sporadically throughout Sri Lanka’s recent history.
“Human Rights Watch is extremely concerned by the draconian and abusive state of emergency currently in effect."
President had removed Articles 365 and 365A of the penal code from regulations 11 and 12 of the Emergency regulations
Protesters have called for another massive protest to oust Ranil Wickremesinghe on August 9
EU is Sri Lanka largest exporter and is in the review of extending GSP+.
"This is not the time to crack down on citizens."
An eye witness piece by Economy Next reporters who share what they saw in July 9 Sri Lankan revolution.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
| I-m SLIBOR | - | - |
Protesters, however, vowed to agitate as planned and oust Gotabaya Rajapaksa
No country wants to help Sri Lanka despite a deep economic crisis; past records weigh
“We will give our recommendations based on our independent investigation,” said Liyanage.
“My message to society is that we have to say no to this racism."
Violent clashes across the country started after Rajapaksa supporters unleashed violence against unarmed protesters
Eight people died in the violence and over 230 were injured, according to police.
Refusing to leave the protest site, protesters said, no matter the court order, the agitation will continue.
The incident occurred on April 19 after police allegedly shot a protestor in Rambukkana.
Protesters and police trade charges of instigating violence first
“Please ensure that there is no interference whatsoever with the witnesses by the police."
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