The European Union delegation to Sri Lanka and the Maldives today announced that it is channeling around Rs 779 million (EUR 4.5 million) towards the building of stronger communities and a vibrant civil society.
The money will go towards a number of important new projects aimed at promoting human rights, the role of civil society and the value of civic engagement.
Ambassador of the Delegation f the EU David Daly said that for the EU the universality of human rights is one of its fundamental values. “Human rights are the “silver thread” of EU foreign policy. As a long standing partner of Sri Lanka’s civil society, the EU has supported work to address the challenges of upholding the rights” he said at an event held this morning to introduce its human rights invites for 2016.
Chandani Kirinde
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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