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Rising domestic violence cases spark concern; Over 12,000 families supported in 2023

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Health authorities have raised alarm over the increasing number of domestic violence cases reported across the country, emphasising the severe toll it takes on family well-being ... Read More


Cabinet approves programme to curb child begging, hazardous labour

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Cabinet has approved a new programme aimed at protecting children from exploitation, with strict enforcement measures set to take effect from July 1, 2025. Under the Childre... Read More


Govt. approves continuation of HIV, TB, Malaria programmes with global fund support

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The government has granted approval to continue implementing programmes aimed at eradicating HIV/AIDS, Tuberculosis and Malaria in Sri Lanka under grants from the Global Fund to ... Read More


Govt. approves purchase of 200 super luxury buses for expressway service

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The government has granted approval to purchase 200 new super luxury buses for expressway operations, Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today. Speaking at th... Read More


Cabinet sub-committee to assess impact of Middle East tensions on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Cabinet has decided to appoint a sub-committee to assess and prepare for potential challenges Sri Lanka may face due to the escalating military situation in the Middle East. ... Read More


Govt. backing fossil fuels over renewables: Namal

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Opposition MP Namal Rajapaksa criticised the government for not shifting its stance on rooftop solar power installations, while increasing its reliance on coal, fossil fuels and ... Read More


Tennakoon says Police looked in wrong places during manhunt

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, testifying before the Parliamentary Inquiry Committee investigating the W15 Hotel shooting, said police had been... Read More


Continuous protest begins in Jaffna demanding justice for Chemmani mass grave

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- A massive protest commenced today in Jaffna demanding justice for the Chemmani mass grave. As the number of mass graves continues to rise and no solutions have been found so far... Read More


CID investigates into Ranil Wickremesinghe's overseas trips

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that an investigation has been launched into the overseas trips undertaken by former Pres... Read More


Horana-Colombo private buses withdraw from services

Sri Lanka, June 25 -- Private buses operating on the Horana-Colombo route number 120 have decided to withdraw from service today (25) in protest against the implementation of a new bus service from Mi... Read More