President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Nagadeepa Raja Maha Vihara

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited the Nagadeepa Raja Maha Vihara this afternoon (16) and met with the Chief Incumbent, Most Venerable Navadagala Padumakitti Tissa Thero, engaging in a brief and cordial discussion while inquiring into his well-being. The President made this visit while attending several programmes in the Northern Province today. On the occasion, the Chief Incumbent performed religious observances …

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Awareness programme for Chairpersons and Secretaries of Community Development Councils of the Western Province

The national “Prajashakthi” movement launched by the Government to eradicate poverty and ensure economic justice through social empowerment is now being implemented successfully across all districts of the country. In this context, an awareness programme on the Prajashakthi national movement for community development representatives of the Colombo, Gampaha and Kalutara districts was held yesterday (13) at Temple Trees. Approximately Rs. …

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A Policy is formulated to ensure Child Protection in the use of Technology

The Opposition’s Motion of No-Confidence will be taken as an opportunity for Dialogue on Education Reforms –  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya  Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that a policy is currently being formulated to ensure child protection in the use of technology. The Prime Minister made this statement yesterday (08) in Kandy while briefing the Most Venerable Mahanayake Theros …

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A Nation United” National Steering Council Meets for Third Time under President’s Patronage to eradicate Drug Menace

Let us all fulfill our responsibilities to save the future generation of this country from this scourge – President President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that, just as the country’s physical development is important, the wellbeing and stability of society are equally vital. The President noted that all citizens must discharge their responsibilities to eradicate the drug menace from Sri Lanka …

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Petition by the Free Lawyers’ Association Against the Postponement of Elections of Deans and Appointments of Heads of Departments

04 January 2026 Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne, Chairman, University Grants Commission, 20, Ward Place, Colombo 07 By Email and Registered Post Re: Petition by the Free Lawyers’ Association Against the Postponement of Elections of Deans and Appointments of Heads of Departments We act on behalf of the Free Lawyers’ Association, comprising members of the legal profession and academics. This petition concerns …

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The almost-forgotten – and still unpunished – ministerial attack on journalists at Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation

The 2007 assault on the news director of the state-owned Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation by Mervyn Silva, and the stalling of the investigation and case, remains a blot on media freedom during and after Mahinda Rajapaksa’s regime This story is published in collaboration with the Free Media Movement of Sri Lanka, part of a series for Black January, which commemorates crimes against …

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa warns Govt leading towards media suppression, authoritarian rule

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that the current government is attempting to suppress freedom of expression and media freedom, leading the country towards authoritarian rule.  The Opposition Leader made these remarks in a special statement on Thursday (25 Dec), regarding the government’s pressure on independent media In a video message, Premadasa said that in a democratic country, the four …

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Do not even think of conspiring to destabilise the country – Says the President in Parliament

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that, as a result of the immense sacrifices made by the government over the past year or so, the country’s economy has now reached a stable and strengthened path. He further said that the upcoming budget will ensure the continued flow of economic benefits to the people. The President said that some individuals are constantly …

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Türk ends mission to Sri Lanka

Good afternoon and thank you for coming. I have just wrapped up my visit of a little over three days in Sri Lanka, and I feel a real momentum of change. During my visit I discussed an array of human rights issues with a wide range of actors, from the country’s political and religious leaders to members of civil society …

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Democracies appear greener by outsourcing pollution to autocratic nations, study finds

Democratic countries shift emissions abroad while cutting them at home, new research says Democratic countries are often viewed as climate leaders but new research suggests their greener records may come from shifting pollution overseas rather than cutting it outright. Democracies tend to outsource the environmental damage of their consumption to other nations more than autocratic states do, a study published …

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