The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the recently enacted Online Safety Act was presented in Parliament today. Leader of the House Susil Premajayantha resented the Bill in Parliament on behalf of the Public Security Minister. The debate on the Bill is to be held in a future date. The Government decided to…
The number of candidates who have placed deposits thus far in order to contest the 2024 Presidential Election has increased to 22. Accordingly, the Election Commission stated that 11 recognized political parties have deposited bonds with the Election Commission thus far. The Election Commission announced that the deposit money for the 2024 Presidential Election can…
Sri Lanka has so far been spared the riots and political instability that has rocked other countries facing debt repayment crises. Kenya and now Bangladesh have seen large scale rioting and popular uprisings that are directly the consequence of economic problems that have sharpened the pain felt by the masses of people. Sri Lanka too…
The following is based on a presentation by President’s Counsel Sarath Jayamanna, former Director-General of the Bribery Commission, during an educational workshop organized by the We Have a Dream Collective on January 19, 2024. Introduction Sri Lanka, a nation endowed with vast resources, is strategically located as a bridge between Europe and Asia. However, despite…
Ajith Parakum Bangladesh and Sri Lanka have recently faced dramatic uprisings that have reshaped their political landscapes. Bangladesh, once considered a model of development in South Asia, is now grappling with widespread public dissent. Fueled by economic hardship and political dissatisfaction, citizens took to the streets in both nations, demanding accountability and change. While the…
Ajith Parakum In Sri Lanka, corporal punishment is common in school settings. This practice, intended to discipline children by causing physical discomfort or pain, raises significant ethical and legal concerns on a global scale. Under international law, particularly the United Nations Convention Against Torture (UNCAT), torture is defined as any act by which severe pain…
The Pockets – Series 1 | Episode 1 by Nanda Wanninayaka Multi-pockets: – Good morning, Mr. President. You don’t look that cheerful, do you? Is anything the matter, sir? Pocket Billiards: – Nah! It’s these endless Netflix movies… They deprive me of a good night’s sleep. Don’t worry about me not being cheerful, young man….
‘Leave No Child Behind in the Fight against Human Trafficking’ is the theme of the global camping in 2024. The persons who are below the age of 18 are identified as ‘children’ in accordance of law, domestically and internationally. As per the Report of United Nations Office on Drugs and Crimes (UNODC’s Global Report) there…
Inspector General of Police Deshabandu Tennakoon finds himself at the centre of a controversy that goes to the heart of Sri Lanka’s democracy. The Supreme Court has directed that he should be restrained from acting in the position of head of police until the court has fully considered all the petitions submitted against his appointment….
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the drafting of necessary legislation based on the recommendations of the K.T. Chitrasiri report to address and resolve the issues faced by Sri Lanka Cricket. A new constitution has been drafted by the said committee for Sri Lanka Cricket. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers has approved the joint proposal…
