The United States sponsored resolution on Sri Lanka which seeks accountability and reconciliation was adopted by the United Nations general Assembly unanimously a short while ago. More than 25 countries including Sri Lanka sponsored the resolution. Since it was was taken for discussion by the member countries on consensual basis it was adopted without going for a voting. The resolution contains the recommendations on an accountability mechanisms by the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR) and the reconciliation including a domestic mechanism to investigate alleged human rights violations and crimes against humanity committed during the final phases of war.
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passed away today while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo, his family said. He was 57. Recently, he was admitted to hospital following an illness.
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A NPP MP has proposed that in the event of a dog bite caused by non-vaccinated domesticated pet dog, the owner of the pet should be called to pay for the treatment expenses incurred by the state run hospital.
Among the top news stories reported today were the passing away of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, questioning of NPP Leader Wimal Weerawansa by the CID over the remarks he made about the Easter Sunday attack investigations and a protest march held in Borella calling an end to Israel’s continued bombardment of Gaza.
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