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Sydney Bluetongues lap it in Sri Lanka

THE North West Sydney Bluetongues are more than a talented cricket team.




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One thing I’m sure of: Harris ignored voters’ anger over Gaza, and it cost the Democrats dear | Nesrine Malik | The Guardian




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Sport | Sri Lanka hires McKenzie as consultant coach ahead of Proteas Test tour

Sri Lanka's cricket board named former South African batsman Neil McKenzie as a consultant coach ahead of their Test tour of South Africa.




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A Divided Island: Sri Lanka's Constitutional Crisis




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What is happening in Sri Lanka?

What is happening in Sri Lanka? Explainer Video aboudiaf.drupal 15 July 2022

Chanu Peiris reflects on the unfolding political and economic crisis in Sri Lanka and its impact on human rights.

What is happening in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka has been a leader in South Asia on many human development indicators including health and education. Until recently, it was considered an upper middle-income country. Its GDP, when adjusted for purchasing power, was on par with South Africa’s.  

But the country is now experiencing economic collapse. The crisis has its roots in economic mismanagement by multiple governments. This was made worse by global market disruptions and by internal security emergencies including the 2019 Easter bombings.  

What rights are being impacted?   

The current situation is impacting the full range of human rights for people in Sri Lanka. According to the World Food Programme, over a third of people are now facing moderate to severe hunger.

Shortages of other essentials including cooking gas, fuel and lifesaving medicines are disrupting the normal functioning of society and causing loss of life, enormous hardship, mental distress and social unrest.

There are serious concerns about the long-term impacts to the more vulnerable members of Sri Lanka society – including children, whose development due to lack of proper nutrition and disruptions to schools will be affected.  

The global human rights community has called attention to rights violations by the government, which has been seen to be slow to take the necessary steps to rectify the economic situation. It has also used lethal force and social media blackouts in response to protests. 

What are the broader human rights implications? 

The country is seeing the most widespread and diverse mass demonstrations in its history. So far they have led to the resignation of Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and the cabinet. They have also resulted in President Gotabaya Rajapaksa leaving the country. 

The scale of the protests signals an important shift in the social contract. The crisis has united people who were previously divided and there are demands for the abolition of the executive presidency.   

It is also significant that people are calling for more than the economic issues to be addressed. They are focusing on the need for systemic changes, including accountability and transparency within a government which has long resisted both.

In other words, what we are seeing is a clear assertion from the streets of the indivisibility of human rights – that access to food, water, and electricity rely on the safeguarding of civil and political rights and proper accountability.

They are making a powerful argument in favour of human rights-sensitive governance – something that has been in short supply around the world. 




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SIU investigates corruption allegations against SASRIA following July 2021 unrest




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India's Imperatives in Sri Lanka

India has tried to address the concerns of Sri Lankan Tamils through development projects, but now faces a political dilemma with regional consequences.




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Press Freedom in Sri Lanka: A Long Road to Justice

Anyone interested in unsolved murders and disappearances will find much to study in Sri Lanka. Fifteen to twenty years ago, the country made global headlines, not only for the government’s military offensive against the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) guerrillas but also for the numerous murders of journalists. The newly elected president, Anura Kumara […]




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Economic Challenges of Post-Tsunami Reconstruction in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka's post-tsunami reconstruction experience provides lessons for future major disasters, particularly for realistic needs assessment.



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Loan Nos. 2710/2711-SRI: Jaffna and Kilinochchi Water Supply and Sanitation Project [PEIC/JKWSSP/Network/2013/01]





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176372: DMK calls off threat to pull support from UPA over Sri Lanka violence

The resignation drama has helped distract attention from the DMK party's woes in advance of next years Parliamentary elections.




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Dr. Nupur Srivastava's Pathway Integrating Energy Healing and Neuroplasticity

Highlights: Dr. Srivastava combines energy healing with neuroplasticity to promote holistic health Neuroplastici




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Sri Lankan water history informs global climate change study

Modern farming practice of rainwater storage in ancient tanks lauded as best practice adaptation strategy Bonn, Germany. 14 JUNE 2013 —Whether it’s bracing for drought in Sri Lanka with a return to ancient water storage systems or swapping coffee for cocoa in Central America, findings from a new report from the CGIAR Research Program on Climate […]

The post Sri Lankan water history informs global climate change study first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders

More than 1,300 farmers received over 1.6 million LKR as part of insurance payouts for crop damage caused by excess rain or dry spells.

The post Farming for the future: How climate-smart agriculture can protect Sri Lanka’s smallholders first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

The post IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management

Climate change and water resilience a joint priority, as international research organization prepares to launch new strategy and mark 40-year anniversary.

The post IWMI’s new Board Chair and Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister reiterate commitment to sustainable water management first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Hon. Dinesh Gunawardena, visits IWMI Headquarters in Colombo

The Prime Minister was received by IWMI’s Management Team and staff, which was followed by an overview of IWMI’s ongoing work in Sri Lanka in the areas of irrigation and productivity, groundwater management, climate resilience, waste management and wetlands conservation.

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IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support

The IWMI delegation conveyed their appreciation of the support provided to the institute by the Government of Sri Lanka in hosting IWMI as the only international organization headquartered in the country.

The post IWMI Board and Prime Minister of Sri Lanka discuss opportunities for research support first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions

Smallholder farmers are embracing climate-adaptive agriculture, innovations and partnerships.

The post Cultivating change: Sri Lanka’s smallholder farmers explore climate-resilient solutions first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).





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IWMI awarded for second consecutive year by the Project Management Institute in Sri Lanka

The Climate Smart Governance (CSG) Dashboard is recognized for its contribution to national climate adaptation, planning and development.

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From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers

IWMI researchers comment on the importance of preserving Colombo's wetland ecosystem as the city becomes more vulnerable to flooding.

The post From wastelands to wetlands: The fight to save Sri Lanka’s natural flood buffers first appeared on International Water Management Institute (IWMI).




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Gurudev Sri Sri Ravishankar's Satsang matter - 10

An insight into the science of yoga

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Chiranjeevi, TSR Nagarjuna honour Rekha and Sridevi at ANR National Award 2019

Megastar Chiranjeevi, T Subbarami Reddy and Akkineni Nagarjuna honoured Bollywood actress Rekha and late Sridevi with ANR National Award 2019 at a grand ceremony held at the Annapurna Studios in Hyderabad on Sunday.




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Shraddha Srinath's dazzling pics from New Photoshoot

Here are the dashing pictures of multilingual actress Shraddha Srinath from her new photoshoot. The pictures have now gone viral.




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Fake PMO officer asked to appear before Srinagar's special court on Nov 27

The Enforcement Directorate files a prosecution complaint against a fraudster from Gujrat Kiran Patel. The conman has been asked to appear before a court in Srinagar on November 27.




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Ruling NC MLA Alleges Conspiracy Behind Surge in Terror Incidents in Srinagar

Following the tragic death of a victim from the recent grenade blast in Srinagar, NC MLA Shamima Ferdous calls for a thorough investigation into the sudden rise in terror incidents, questioning why violence has resurged in Srinagar and nearby areas after years of peace and the recent Assembly elections.





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Smt. Dropadi Devi W/O Sri Mahesh Kumar ... vs State Of Rajasthan (2024:Rj-Jp:46170) on 7 November, 2024

1. This anticipatory bail application has been filed by the accused-petitioners under Section 482 B.N.S.S., in connection with F.I.R. No.359/2024, registered at the Police Station Bassi Jaipur City (East), District Jaipur City (East) for the offences punishable under Sections 189(2), 115(2), 126(2) & 352 of BNS.

2. Heard.

3. Considered.

4. On perusal of the contents of the F.I.R., it is revealed that no specific overt act has been assigned to the accused-petitioners and the accused-petitioners are both women. The alleged incident has taken place all of a sudden at an agricultural field.

5. Taking into consideration the totality of the facts and [2024:RJ-JP:46170] (2 of 2) [CRLMB-12586/2024] circumstances of the case and more particularly the fact that the accused-petitioners both are women and no specific overt act has been assigned to the accused-petitioners in the First Information Report, this Court without expressing any opinion on the merits and demerits of the case, deems just and proper to extend the benefit of anticipatory bail to the petitioners.




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Sri Raviprakash T N vs State Of Karnataka on 8 November, 2024

Accused Nos1, 2, 12 and 15 are before this Court in these three petitions under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., with a prayer to grant anticipatory bail in Crime No.98/2024 registered by Seshadripuram Police Station, Bengaluru City for the offences punishable Sections 120B, 409, 420, 465, 467, 468 & 471 of IPC R/w 149 of IPC.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. FIR in Crime No.98/2024 was registered by Seshadripuram Police Station, Bengaluru City against Smt Puttamma and others, on the basis of first information dated 04.10.2024 received from Sri Mallesh M, DYSP, attached to BDA, Bengaluru. Apprehending arrest in the said case, the petitioners had filed Crl.Misc.No.9338/2024, Crl.Misc.9367/2024 and Crl.Misc.No.9337/2024 before the jurisdictional Sessions Court, which was rejected on 21.10.2024. Therefore, they are before this Court.




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Sri Umesh vs State By on 8 November, 2024

Accused Nos1, 2, 12 and 15 are before this Court in these three petitions under Section 438 of Cr.P.C., with a prayer to grant anticipatory bail in Crime No.98/2024 registered by Seshadripuram Police Station, Bengaluru City for the offences punishable Sections 120B, 409, 420, 465, 467, 468 & 471 of IPC R/w 149 of IPC.

2. Heard the learned counsel for the parties.

3. FIR in Crime No.98/2024 was registered by Seshadripuram Police Station, Bengaluru City against Smt Puttamma and others, on the basis of first information dated 04.10.2024 received from Sri Mallesh M, DYSP, attached to BDA, Bengaluru. Apprehending arrest in the said case, the petitioners had filed Crl.Misc.No.9338/2024, Crl.Misc.9367/2024 and Crl.Misc.No.9337/2024 before the jurisdictional Sessions Court, which was rejected on 21.10.2024. Therefore, they are before this Court.




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B M Rakesh vs Sri Ashok Somaiah on 5 November, 2024

Heard Sri.Madhavachar M., learned Counsel for the revision petitioner and Sri. Kashyap N. Naik, learned Counsel for the respondent.

2. The accused, who suffered an order of conviction passed in C.C.No.52961/2017 for the offence punishable under Section 138 of Negotiable Instruments Act, 1881 (hereinafter referred to as 'N.I.Act', for short) and confirmed in Crl.A.No.25159/2021, has filed present revision petition.

3. The facts in brief which are utmost necessary for disposal of the revision petition are as under;

A complaint came to be lodged under Section 200 of Cr.P.C., by the complainant alleging the commission of the offence punishable under Section 138 of the N.I.Act, against the accused contending that the complainant had entered into a Partnership Agreement dated 10.07.2014 NC: 2024:KHC:44402 with the accused for a period of one year commencing from 14.07.2014 to 30.06.2015 to engage and run the business of sale, marketing of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, etc, in the name of and style of "Quality MRP Shop", which was licenced in the name of Sri.C.M.Kumar, at Madikeri. A sum of Rs.10,00,000/- was invested by the complainant as capital for running the said business in the partnership and also additional amount was paid by the complainant at the request of the accused.




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Sri Hari Prasad @ Hari vs The State Of Karnataka on 8 November, 2024

This appeal is filed by the sole accused praying to set aside the judgment of conviction and order on sentence dated 29.06.2017 passed in S.C.No.762/2014 by the LIII Additional City Civil and Sessions Judge, Bengaluru, whereunder the appellant -accused has been convicted for offences punishable under Sections 376 and 417 of Indian Penal Code (hereinafter referred to as "IPC" for brevity) and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 07 years and pay fine of Rs.1,00,000/- for offence punishable under Section 376 of IPC and sentenced to undergo rigorous imprisonment for a period of 01 years offence punishable under Section 417 of IPC.




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Sri Tridib Karmakar vs Smt. Sunanda Karmakar (Dey) on 11 November, 2024

4. In brief, the present appeal arises out of the dismissal of the appellant's suit under Section 9 of the Hindu Marriage Act, 1955 for restitution of conjugal rights.

5. Learned counsel for the appellant submits that in the event the divorce suit subsequently initiated by the wife is decided, the same may prejudice the outcome of the present appeal.

6. That apart, the divorce suit was initiated by the wife subsequent to the initiation of the husband's suit for restitution of conjugal rights.

7. Accordingly, apart from the husband otherwise being entitled to an order of stay in lieu of the circumstances as indicated above, the principle of Section 10 of the Code of Civil Procedure may also be deemed to be applicable in the present case.




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Abhay Kumar Sribastav vs Unknown on 11 November, 2024

Petitioner is in custody for 11 months. He submits there was a romantic relationship between the parties. Victim has already been examined. Accordingly, he prays for bail.

2. Learned Advocate for the State opposes the bail prayer.

3. Inspite of notice nobody appears for the victim.

4. We have considered the deposition of the victim. Though she is a minor, she admitted there was friendly relationship between the parties. Her deposition is complete. There is little possibility of trial concluding in the near future.




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Sri Mohan @ Kaju Shaw vs Om Prakash Shaw on 12 November, 2024

Mr. Satyam Mukherjee, Ms. Sayani Ahmed Hearing concluded on : 07.11.2024 Judgment on : 12.11.2024 Sabyasachi Bhattacharyya, J.:-

1. The present first appeal has been preferred against the grant of probate of the Will of one Late Shanti Shaw. The appellant is the son of the testatrix whereas, by virtue of the Will, the testatrix bequeathed her properties to her daughter Smt. Sabitri Shaw (the respondent's wife).

2. Learned counsel for the appellant contends that the inordinate delay in filing the probate application is itself to be construed as a suspicious circumstance vitiating the application. It is contended that the Will was purportedly executed on January 6, 1997, and the testatrix died on July 16, 1997. A previous probate application was filed on January 6, 1999 but the same was dismissed on April 17, 2002 due to non-




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Sri Sri Ravi Shankar Advocates for Amicable Resolution of Houston Rath Yatra Dispute

Sri Sri Ravi Shankar calls for an amicable resolution to the Houston Rath Yatra controversy, emphasising the importance of sentiment in celebrations.




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Woman Succumbs to Injuries After Grenade Attack in Srinagar Market

A woman injured in a grenade attack at a Srinagar market has died, highlighting ongoing security concerns in the region.




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New Zealand Stun Sri Lanka: Defend 108 As Ferguson’s Hat-Trick Steals The Show

New Zealand clinched a thrilling five-run victory over Sri Lanka in Dambulla, defending 108 runs. Lockie Ferguson's hat-trick and Glenn Phillips' final-over heroics secured the win. 




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Women, Life, Freedom : Our Fight for Human Rights and Equality in Iran [Electronic book] / Nasrin Sotoudeh.

Ithaca, NY : Cornell University Press, [2023]




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Ritual and recovery in post-conflict Sri Lanka [Electronic book] / Jane Derges.

London ; New York : Routledge, [2013]




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TVS Srichakra, SASTRA to train engineering grads






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Vijayawada-Srisailam seaplane trial run conducted successfully




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This is naked greed, nothing less: Zoho’s Sridhar Vembu on Freshworks layoff

‘This is why choose to remain private. We put our customers and employees first. Shareholders should come last,’ Vembu