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UN expert to visit SL to assess rights to freedom of peaceful assembly

editorJul 17, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – Clément Nyaletsossi Voule, UN Special Rapporteur on Rights to Freedom of Peaceful Assembly and of Association is set to visit Sri Lanka. The UN

Will ensure peace & freedom as Head of State – MS

editorApr 27, 20190

(UTV|COLOMBO) – President Maithripala Sirisena says he will take on the responsibility of establishing a peaceful and free environment in the country, as the Head of

Human Rights Commission Bats For Freedom Of Expression And Right To Information [IMAGES]

editorMar 16, 20180

UTV | COLOMBO – The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has written to Austin Fernando, Secretary to the President, pointing out that ‘any

PRIME MINISTER VISITS AUSTRALIA

utvnewsenglishFeb 13, 20170

(UDHAYAM,COLOMBO) – Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has left for Australia for a four-day visit this morning in a bid to strengthen ties. He is visiting

A 5 member committee to select National Heroes

editorFeb 10, 20170

(UDHAYAM, COLOMBO) – A five-member-committee has been set up for inquiring into naming of persons whom the imperialists had named traitors to the nation as

soldier killed another injured in Ariyalai

utvnewsenglishFeb 9, 20170

(UDHAYAM,JAFFNA) – A soldier died while another was wounded after an army vehicle collided with the Yal Devi train at Ariyalai, Jaffna. The accident occurred

Special traffic plan implemented in Colombo

utvnewsenglishFeb 9, 20170

(UDHAYM,COLOMBO ) – A special traffic plan will be implemented from 5.00pm today for the annual Navam Perahera of Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo. Police urged drivers to use

A Lecturer assaulted Three students in Wayamba University

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

(UDHAYAM,COLOMBO) – The assaulted students are between 23 to 25 years old yesterday. They have been admitted to the Sandalankawa District hospital for treatments. Still

Police and Forensic Science University to be established soon

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

The cabinet paper on Police and Forensic Science University will be presented to the cabinet in the near future said Minister of Law and Order

Compensation for victims of wild elephant attacks to be increased

utvnewsenglishFeb 8, 20170

The compensation given to families of persons killed by wild elephant attacks will be increased to Rs 500,000 from Rs 200,000. The minister of Sustainable