Sri Lanka plans to revise the draft bill on stolen asset recovery, a move aimed at strengthening mechanisms to retrieve illicitly acquired funds hidden domestically and abroad.
On November 14 this year, another tsunami struck, sweeping across the country in an unprecedented wave that mesmerised many of the 22 million population.
The call for sanctions coincides with international pressure for reform within Sri Lanka. Critics argue that the lack of accountability perpetuates a culture of impunity, allowing economic and human rights violations to continue unchecked.
During the question hour in the Lok Sabha, TMC MP Kalyan Banerjee accused the central government of withholding MGNREGA funds meant for West Bengal for the fiscal years 2022-2023 and 2023-2024, claiming it was an act of discrimination against the state.
CIL's initiatives illustrate a comprehensive approach to ESG standards, integrating environmental, social, and governance objectives, the coal and mines minister said.
In a statement shared on social media, President Muizzu emphasized that current legislation poses significant challenges for state institutions combating drug addiction.
The joint report by the UN Assistance Mission in Afghanistan and the UN Human Rights Office documented 336 cases of human rights violations against media professionals between August 2021 and September 2024.
The return to the negotiating table after nearly two decades underscores the particular challenges faced by small, environmentally vulnerable economies.
The return to the negotiating table after nearly two decades underscores the particular challenges faced by small, environmentally vulnerable economies.
The government claims that the bill includes amendments that address journalists’ concerns, and asserts it will not obstruct media freedom. The President said the law’s aim is not to curb free reporting.