Child Protection is a National Crisis – Official statistics reveal that a child is sexually molested every two hours in our paradise island and Sri Lanka has fallen to the abysmal 10% of countries safest in the world for children against violence.
The former Member of Parliament for Nuwara Eliya, Mylvaganam Thilagarajah is also a young literary figure known by his pen name Malliyapoo Santhi Thilagar. Eighteen years ago,
He was an exceptional human being. My friend Bandula Jayasekera, was a former Sri Lankan diplomat and senior journalist who was a proud flag-bearer for Sri Lanka. A man with an abundance of knowledge displayed in the most endearing and simplistic manner. As a journalist, he gave voice to the voiceless.
“Ninety Nine and not out” quipped my father, Gerald de Alwis, an indomitable spirit as he entered his 100th year in February. He hails from a quaint little hamlet in Galle chequered with verdant paddy fields namely Kalahe in the precincts of Unawatuna, famous for its pristine beaches.
Thisun Sanjeewa Bandara Amarasinghe, more affectionately known as ‘Cheena’, ‘Phila’ (owing to the resemblance to the Pop singer Phil Collins) and other pseudonyms, was an irreplaceable, unique person who possessed extraordinary qualities and idiosyncrasies.
The Communist party of China (CPC) was founded in Shanghai on July 1, 1921, with just 50 members and has grown to 93 million members with 4.5 million branches throughout China. The CPC is the world’s largest political organization, with a history approaching 100 years and will commemorate its 100th anniversary mid this year.
After more than 300 days since cremation was made mandatory for the COVID- 19 deceased, the Government of Sri Lanka reversed the decision through Gazette 2216/38 on February 25, by allowing the burial of those who succumbed to COVID- 19.
Women In Need (WIN Sri Lanka) is an organization synonymous with supporting women in times of crisis around the country. Established in 1988, WIN Sri Lanka’s 33 years of operations include a plethora of initiatives that help protect women from domestic and all forms of gender-based violence.
Canada issues travel advisory over serious risk in Arugam Bay
More countries issue travel advisories
Sri Lanka Tourism invites global travellers for upcoming season
Russian embassy urges citizens to stay vigilant in Arugam Bay
US Embassy issues travel warning for Arugam Bay
in Dept. of Geology remain unassessed since 1964
AKD, Harini clash over UGC Chairman appointment?
Travel restriction US Embassy closely cooperates with SL authorities
Ranil refutes allegations made by Cardinal