In a survey conducted by Verité Research, 56% of the respondents who were familiar with the Online Safety Bill expressed concerns that it would curtail the freedom of using social media. When asked if they were aware of the government’s introduction of a bill to regulate behaviour on social media, 34% of the respondents answered affirmatively. Among those who acknowledged awareness of the bill, 56% believed it would restrict the freedom of
In response to the article published in the Daily Mirror of November 25, Minister Roshan Ranasinghe has sent the following statement: I am writing to address a matter of utmost importance concerning a news article published in the Daily Mirror on November 25, 2023, with the headline “Alleged Smuggled Land Cruiser Seized from Minister’s Vehicle Yard.” As the Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, I feel compelled to bring to your attention to th
Medicines, surgical and laboratory materials valued at Rs 349 million have been removed from use due to quality failures in 2022. This was revealed in the annual report of the Auditor General for 2022. According to t
A large number of devotees from across the country gathered at the sacred city of Anuradhapura on Ill Full Moon Poya Day (yesterday) to worship the Atamasthana, including the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi. On Ill Full Moon Poya Day, the Mahamevnawa Gardens gleamed in white and was filled with fragrant scents. Many devotees observed Sil at the Atamasthana, including the Sri Maha Bodhi, from ea
The position of Sri Lanka’s Inspector General of Police (IGP) remains vacant, with Senior DIG Nilantha Jayawardena, in-charge of Administration, overseeing the duties of the IGP until an official appointment is made, police said. IGP C.D
Lanka Sathosa has taken measures to reduce the prices of nearly 400 items including essential food items with the aim of providing relief to the consumers during the coming festive season, Trade, Commerce and Food Security Minister Nalin Fernando said.
The prolonged saga of appointing a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) has reached a critical juncture, leaving the country’s law enforcement in a state of uncertainty and raising concerns about the government’s ability to address rising crime rates.
Whilst indicating that Russia is always willing to assist Sri Lanka to enhance its power sector a top Russian diplomat yesterday said the ball is in the court of the Sri Lankan government when it comes to the proposed 300 MW nuclear plant that is to be built with Russian assistance. Sri Lankan Ambassador in Russia Janitha Abeywickrama Liyanage announced in June this year that the government of Sri Lanka has reached a deal with Russian nuclear
Addressing a news briefing at the Ministry on Thursday (23), Dr Mahipala said when considering the data for the last two to three weeks, there is a downward trend of doctors leaving the country. “We have seen a trend some time back that those doctors who had gone abroad for postgraduate training never returned to the country. Comparatively, doctors are coming back now. In fact, some of the doctors who left the country for other purposes, are com
The best expectations of the recently passed Regulation of Election Expenditure Act No.3 of 2023 could be achieved only through the unity of journalists and civil activists, as the act was drafted in such manner to be a very weak legislation, former Election Commission Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said yesterday. Speaking during a panel discussion on ‘Campaign Finance Transparency Towards Electoral Accountability and Role of the Media’ organiz
CBSL further eases monetary policy stance
CBSL’s single policy interest rate mechanism comes into effect today
Sri Lanka Economic Summit in January 2025
Industries Ministry public day re-launched after four years
Third review approved by IMF, SL to get next US$ 333 million tranche
Govt. taking allegations against Adani seriously
SriLankan Airlines comes under Finance Ministry
Dr. Mahipala out from Health Ministry; removal or resignation?