News Room : Pakistan’s agricultural tax higher than India, B’desh, Lanka – The Island
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) in charge of the Children and Women Bureau, Renuka Jayasundara says that rape remains the most frequently reported crime in Sri Lanka, with alarming statistics on sexual harassment and domestic violence surfacing in 2023. Speaking to the media in Colombo, DIG Jayasundara said that 2,252 cases of sexual harassment against women had been reported in 2024,...
News Room : Sri Lanka’s First Sperm Bank at a State Hospital Established at Castle Street Hospital for Women
Sri Lanka’s first sperm bank at a State hospital has been established at the Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo, Lankadeepa reported. According to Hospital Director Ajith Kumara Danthanarayana, the service will be strictly private and confidential, allowing women facing fertility issues to seek assistance at the hospital. The hospital assures that both donor privacy and recipient confidentiality will be...
News Room : National People’s Power (NPP) government has stabilized the economy over the past four months – President – The Island
President Anura Kumara Disanayake stated that the National People’s Power (NPP) government has stabilized the economy over the past four months that has instilled confidence in the country’s ability to move toward a prosperous future. He further noted that the government has achieved numerous economic victories, increased state revenue, and resumed several stalled development projects initiated with foreign assistance, thereby...
News Room : Japan, S Korea, China meet to strengthen ties at ‘turning point in history’ – The Island
The foreign ministers of Japan, South Korea and China have agreed on the need to seek common ground on East Asian security and economic issues amid escalating global uncertainty. Japanese Foreign Minister Takeshi Iwaya, his Chinese counterpart Wang Yi and South Korea’s Cho Tae-yul have agreed to tackle multigenerational concerns to gain broader support for cooperation, Iwaya said in a...
News Room : Nightclub Clash Erupts Involving Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s Entourage
A clash has occurred when former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son Yoshitha Rajapaksa and his wife 02 visited a nightclub on Park Street, Colombo 02. Eight people had come with them, one of whom did not have the required wristband to enter the club, which led to the conflict. When a security officer asked about the wristband, an argument broke out,...
News Room : “Sri Lanka’s Payment Infrastructure Is World-Class, But Adoption Must Improve” – Dr Hans Wijesuriya
Sri Lanka’s digital economy currently accounts for around 3% of the total economy, but the government aims to fast-track its expansion to 15-20% within the next five years, said Dr Hans Wijesuriya, Chief Presidential Advisor on Digital Economy. Speaking at the launch of BOC Flex, he outlined the steps needed to drive adoption and unlock the full potential of...
News Room : Heavyweight boxing legend George Foreman dies at 76
Boxing heavyweight legend George Foreman has died at the age of 76, his family says. Known as Big George in the ring, he competed for decades starting in the 1960s, winning numerous championship belts, including Olympic gold medals and two world heavyweight titles. He lost his first title to Muhammad Ali in their famous Rumble in the Jungle fight in 1974....
News Room : Govt. to legislate for abortion on medical grounds
The government is planning to introduce new laws to allow women to terminate pregnancies in cases of fatal birth defects that cannot be medically treated or corrected, Parliament was told yesterday. Responding to a question raised by SJB Kalutara District MP Ajith P. Perera, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said necessary measures are being taken for the introduction of a law...
News Room : Police digitize 10 million Lankan fingerprints to facilitate speedier crime investigations – The Island
The police have digitized a vast database of criminal fingerprints, with a staggering 10 million fingerprints now available for investigative use. Director of the Criminal Records Division SSP Ruwan Kumara said that these digitized fingerprints can be accessed at any time, providing a valuable tool for swift and efficient investigations. The comprehensive database includes fingerprints dating back to 1914, with...
News Room : When promises boomerang
Saturday 22nd March, 2025 A protest by a group of unemployed graduates has been going on for days near Parliament. The protesters are urging the JVP-led NPP government to fulfil its promise to employ them in the state sector. The government has apparently adopted the proverbial ostrich posture, hoping that the problem will resolve itself without its intervention. But the...