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International Day to End Corporal Punishment A call for change in how children are disciplined

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- When Menuri was just six, she woke up excited to take flowers to school; it was homework assigned by her teacher the day before. But a heavy rainstorm made her lose it on the wa... Read More


In conversation with Gabriela Ramos MEXICO'S FIRST FEMALE CANDIDATE ON THE CAMPAIGN TRAIL TO BECOME NEXT UNESCO DG

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- With a distinguished career spanning over three decades, Gabriela Ramos is an inspiring international leader who has dedicated her life to building a more prosperous, fair and s... Read More


Regulating standards of confectionary items

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- A leading confectioner has recently warned about substandard products flooding the market. Children are a vulnerable lot in this situation as they are attracted to various kinds... Read More


Local government elections, rising poverty and need for transparency

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Local government elections are around the corner. Our President, the Leader of the Opposition and all political parties big and small are busy canvassing our very important vote... Read More


Indus Water Crisis Sri Lanka must tread carefully

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Recent events in South Asia offer critical lessons for Sri Lanka as it navigates new energy and infrastructure agreements with India. While relations between India and Sri Lanka... Read More


Pakistan expects Sri Lanka to remain neutral in case of war with India

Colombo, April 30 -- Against the backdrop of escalation of tension with India following the Pahalgam incident and warning that the 1960 Indus Waters Treaty (IWT) will be suspended, Pakistan expects Sr... Read More


SL recovery no "understatement", says CB Governor

Sri Lanka, April 30 -- Sri Lanka may still be on the road to recovery, but its steps in correcting long-standing policy failures are now being recognised where it matters most-by key international len... Read More


Sri Lanka, Pakistan hold defence talks in Islamabad

Colombo, April 30 -- Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd), currently in Pakistan for the 5th annual Sri Lanka-Pakistan Bilateral Defence Dialogue, met with Pakistan's Defence ... Read More


Five arrested in alleged gang rape of woman in Welipenna

Colombo, April 30 -- The Welipenna Police have arrested five suspects in connection with the alleged abduction and gang rape of a 45-year-old woman inside a three-wheeler and a house. According to th... Read More


11 million TINs registered, most yet to be issued: IRD

Colombo, April 30 -- The number of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) registrations at the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reached 11 million, but most of the TINs have not been issued to the re... Read More