The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for several provinces in Sri Lanka, forecasting heavy showers exceeding 100 mm in some areas. The Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Southern Provinces, as well as Ampara and Batticaloa districts are likely to experience these heavy downpours. In addition, the Eastern, Uva and Southern Provinces are expected…
The Journalists for Rights organisation expressed concerns about the ongoing legal reforms lacking public engagement, adding that law-related reforms taking into account the public’s opinions and interests are crucial for the country to properly benefit from such and to prevent harms caused in the enforcement of such laws. The organisation’s Secretary, attorney Dulan Dassanayake said…
Fifteen years after the end of the war in the north and east, a tourist might have a difficult time figuring out whether a war was fought there are at all at first glance. There is not much difference between the towns in the north and south. There is an appearance of peacefulness and normalcy…
At PEaCE/ECPAT Sri Lanka, we have recently improved our documentation system by introducing expanded classifications. We have aligned our data collection methods with UNICEF’s International Classification of Violence Against Children (ICVAC) standards. This comprehensive approach allows us to detail and categorise information from various media sources. As a result, our analysis now spans multiple pages…
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized the importance of modernizing the legal system to effectively implement the government’s program aimed at fostering rapid economic growth in the country. He made these remarks during a cordial gathering with lawyers in Kandy held at the Mahaweli Reach Hotel (07). Highlighting the collaboration with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) as…
The government has recently passed many new laws, among which some are favourable to the public while others restrict the rights of the people, said Mr. Dulan Dasanayake, Attorney-at-law, Secretary of the Journalists for Rights trade union, during a press conference held on April 8, 2024, in Colombo. He further stated: “For the first time…
The Myturn website, a voluntary service dedicated to bridging the gap between internship candidates and providers, has recently been launched. This initiative plays a crucial role in guiding students into their careers after tertiary education. Visit the website at Myturn. Internship seekers can post their details on the site, while companies offering internships can advertise…
An earthquake of magnitude 6.0 hit the East Coast of Honshu in Japan on 4 April. The European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre reproted thta the dept of the quake was 32 km, however, as per the National Center for Seismology, the dept of the quake was 55 Km. On 3 April, a tsunami alert was issued for…
Sri Lanka’s State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe called on US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung in Colombo, ahead of his trip to Washington for the IMF Spring Meeting. The Ambassador posted on X, Sri Lanka has made great progress on the IMF program, and the United States of America hopes Sri Lanka can take…
Tracing history and going back to the colonial era, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has said that despite the adverse impact of world wars and internal conflicts, Sri Lanka has steadfastly upheld its democratic value of ensuring the functioning of both the government and the opposition without interruption. The president was addressing members of the student parliament…
