Justice eludes Sri Lanka’s Tamils
On October 6, the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) passed a resolution against Sri Lanka with 20 countries voting in favour, 20 against and seven abstaining.
On October 6, the United Nations Human Rights Commission (UNHRC) passed a resolution against Sri Lanka with 20 countries voting in favour, 20 against and seven abstaining.
More than 25 tons of drugs and medical supplies which were donated by the government and people of India during the last two months are valued at close to SLR 370 million.
Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has has urged the opposition to form an all-party government, but the latter has refused to do so until he steps down.
He urged the people to keep in mind that he is behind every step taken to recover the country from this crisis, Colombo Page reported.
The Sri Lankan Prime Minister's Office said the Chinese Premier made this comment in a phone conversation with Rajapaksa on Friday.
Out of the total number infected to date, 2,007 patients have been successfully treated and released, while 11 deaths have been reported, according to the Health Ministry.
The country remains under a nationwide curfew since March 20.
Rajapaksa is further scheduled to visit the Sarnath, 10 kilometers from Varanasi, after a brief halt at the hotel.
The meeting between the two leaders was focused on promoting joint economic projects in Sri Lanka and enhancing bilateral relations over trade and investment.
Gotabaya is also expected to speak with representatives of the technology, tourism, infrastructure and other sectors.
