The increasing prevalence of online child abuse has emerged as a pressing issue not only in Sri Lanka but globally as well and demands urgent and multidimensional responses. The digital age has provided unparalleled opportunities for connection and information sharing but it has also facilitated the exploitation and abuse of children in ways that are difficult to monitor and control. …
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Former Sri Lankan captain Jayasuriya has been appointed as the interim Head Coach of the Sri Lanka men’s national cricket team. Jayasuriya will lead the team for the home series against India and the Test tour to England. Jayasuriya also served as a Consultant for the team during this year’s T20 World Cup.
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President’s Fund scholarship program for students from low-income families, spanning from grade 1 to grade 11 and G.C.E. (A/L), will be implemented at the district level starting from July 12, 2024. District secretaries, in collaboration with all zonal education offices and school principals, will oversee the scholarship distribution process. Details regarding the dates, times and venues for scholarship awards in …
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Iran’s president-elect Masoud Pezeshkian has promised to serve all Iranians in his first public address after being declared the winner of an election run-off against his hardline rival Saeed Jalili. Speaking from the Iranian capital Tehran on Saturday, Pezeshkian said his victory will “usher in a new chapter” for the country. “We are ahead of a big trial, a trial of hardships …
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is on an Official visit to Japan had wide-ranging discussions on Tuesday (02 July) and Wednesday (03 July) in Tokyo to further invigorate Sri Lanka’s engagement with Japan, Minister Sabry is visiting Japan on an invitation extended by his counterpart Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa. During the talks at the Foreign Ministry in Japan, Minister Ali …
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Foreign Minister Ali Sabry is scheduled to undertake an official visit to Singapore from 07 – 08 July 2024, on an invitation extended by the Minister of Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan. During the visit, Minister Ali Sabry will engage in bilateral discussions with his Singapore counterpart with a view to strengthening the multifaceted relations between the two …
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June is the #Pride month where we commemorate, celebrate and recognize Two-Spirit (North American specific term to recognize two-spirit Indigenous folks), Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Intersex, Queer, Questioning, Asexual and additional sexual orientations and gender identities (2SLGBTIQQA+) activism, culture and their impact on history locally, nationally and internationally. As cis women having born and raised in Sri Lanka and now …
Continue ReadingJaffna Kings Afghanistan star Azmatullah Omarzai blazed 35 off 13 balls in a super 2 for 33 all-round Player of the Match display to impale Galle Marvels New Zealander Tim Seifert’s century effort in a 5-wicket triumph with two balls to spare on a faster canter in a threesome lashing – South African Rilee Rossouw top score 67 off 42 …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that some individuals are attempting to disrupt the country’s economic progress. He announced that despite the economic crisis, the government has managed to implement salary increases for public servants this year and assured that necessary allocations will be made in the upcoming budget. During the last economic crisis, some suggested cutting 500,000 public service jobs due …
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President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently emphasized that as the country builds a new economy, it is crucial to establish a new political system. This system must foster individuals who can take responsibility and speak the truth fearlessly. He made these remarks during the bankers’ forum organized by the National Bankers Association at Galle Face Hotel, Colombo, yesterday (05). The President stated …
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