NCPA raises concerns on media ethics
The media should be more responsible when they cover stories about incidents of sexual abuse, National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) Chairman Prof. Muditha Vidanapathirana said. Read More »
TNA slams recommendation to not repeal PTA
Highlighting that the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act, No. 48 of 1979 (PTA) has wreaked havoc over the years since its enactment, Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Read More »
Govt. denies witch hunt against Manusha
The Public Security Ministry, under the purview of which the Police Department falls, has denied the recent allegations made by the Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa Read More »
Illegal activity surrounding demining being probed
In response to the recent allegation made by a de-miner that a large number of de-miners in the North were selling explosives to those who engage in illegal activities, the Public Security Ministry ha Read More »
Prasanna claims conspiracy to topple Govt.
The Opposition is engaged in a conspiracy to create a wave of strikes against the present Government and to thereby cause displeasure about the Government among the people, and this move has received Read More »
Dermatologists worried over fungal infection
Health authorities have expressed concern about a fungal skin disease identified as Tinea that is spreading in the country. Read More »
State Minister admits child labour, abuse underreported
Women and Child Development, Preschools and Primary Education, School Infrastructure, and Education Services State Minister Piyal Nishantha De Silva yesterday (22) said that many cases of child labour Read More »