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Over 80,000 sex workers in Sri Lanka: call for legal framework and rights protection

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- A recent survey has revealed that over 80,000 sex workers are currently active in Sri Lanka. Addressing a media briefing organized by the Praja Shakthi Development Foundation at... Read More


Kerala becomes India's first state to legally recognise the 'Right to Disconnect' as a fundamental right

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Considering the rising debates on the need for work-life balance in the fast-paced and digital world we live in, Kerala plans to set its new Right to Disconnect Bill 2025 to help... Read More


Janidu wins 50kg bout to reach quarter finals at Asian Youth Games

Sri Lanka, Oct. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Janidu Dhananjaya advanced to the quarterfinals of the men's 50kg flyweight category at the 3rd Asian Youth Games, defeating Bangladesh's Asadullah Md Ali 3-2 in a cl... Read More


Lankan Women determined to end WC campaign on a high note

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka Women's cricket team will look to end their World Cup campaign on a high note when they face Pakistan in their final group-stage match, scheduled to be played today at ... Read More


Exports muster USD 12.99 Bn forex for period Jan. to Sept.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Sri Lanka's export sector continued to demonstrate resilience and steady growth during the period of January to September of 2025, recording total earnings of USD 12,986.52 Mn. T... Read More


Presidential Environment Awards

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The Presidential Environment Awards Ceremony 2025, organised with the aim of ensuring environmental sustainability in Sri Lanka, was held yesterday (23) at the BMICH in Colombo u... Read More


India reach 340/3 as openers smash record partnership

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Openers Pratika Rawal (122) and Smriti Mandhana (109) struck brilliant centuries as India finished strongly at 340 for 3 wickets in 49 overs in their vital ICC Women's Cricket Wo... Read More


US sanctions Russia's two biggest oil firms after Trump cancels Putin summit

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- The U.S. imposed new sanctions against Russia's two biggest oil companies on Wednesday in an effort to press Russian leader Vladimir Putin to agree to a ceasefire, President Trum... Read More


Over 700 acres of land in N-E returned to the public - Defence Ministry

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retd.) Aruna Jayasekara told Parliament yesterday that over 700 acres of land in the Northern and Eastern Provinces have been returned to t... Read More


Gardner 104*, Sutherland 98* star as Australia lay marker for knock-outs

Sri Lanka, Oct. 24 -- Ashleigh Gardner and Annabel Sutherland starred with the bat as unbeaten Australia recorded a convincing six-wicket win over Ashes rivals England in their ICC Women's World Cup f... Read More