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Growing serious crime and tackling crimes against Women

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The past few years has seen a spike in serious criminal activity in our country. Statistics reveal that in 2021 alone, 522 murders were reported. More recently between 2024 and ... Read More


Batalanda is only the tip of the iceberg Three presidential commissions found 16,800 enforced disappearances

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- The history of Presidential Commissions in Sri Lanka is one of brazen political opportunism and travesty of justice. They were the oft-deployed tools in the government's arsenal... Read More


THE PRESIDENTIAL YOUTH COMMISSION AND CURRENT SOCIAL CHALLENGES

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- My tenure of office as Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo coincided with the most turbulent period in the history of the university system in our country. There was a ... Read More


SL bridges financing gap for women entrepreneurs

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- Sri Lanka's women entrepreneurs now have a greater opportunity to unlock access to finance with the launch of the WE Finance Code in the island nation yesterday. This makes Sri ... Read More


Sri Lanka hits 5% growth in 2024

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- In another reaffirmation of the strength of the ongoing economic recovery since the country fell into its economic depths back in 2022, Sri Lankan economy has recorded an estima... Read More


Govt. hard pressed to fulfil obligations for GSP +

Sri Lanka, March 19 -- EU to introduce new guidelines effective from 2027 Procedure for quick withdrawal of facility in case obligations not fulfilled With a delegation from the European Union expec... Read More


Gunman in multiple shootings arrested

Colombo, March 19 -- A 31-year-old man involved in several shootings has been arrested by officers from the Western Province (South) Division Crimes Unit in Homagama. According to police, the suspect... Read More


Media ban imposed on MP Ramanathan Archchuna

Colombo, March 19 -- Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced today in Parliament that a media ban will be imposed on MP Ramanathan Archchuna from tomorrow (March 20) until May 8. The Speaker also said... Read More


Around 1,000 liquor bottles found in Deshabsndu's residence: Minister

Colombo, March 19 -- Some 795 foreign liquor bottles and 214 wine bottles were found at IGP Deshabandu Thennekoon's residence, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today. He sa... Read More


SJB to handover nominations to Kotte Municipal Council today

Colombo, March 19 -- The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is expected to handover nominations for Sri Jayewardenepura Kotte Municipal Council today, a candidate Chamith Wijesundara said. Wijesundara said... Read More