Legal experts point out that the ICCPR Act under which a fiction writer and a Muslim woman wearing a kaftan featuring the helm of a ship were recently arrested, has never been used to prosecute those who have incited hatred and communal tensions, not even after riots in Aluthgama, Digana and more recently Minuwangoda

 ‘‘On a global scale regarding maternal healthcare, Sri Lanka is regarded as a forward-looking country. This achievement is not accidental and there are many reasons behind it. The main reason is that 99% of the deliveries take place at the hands of staffers who are professionals (skilled birth attendance) at the hospitals.

Although decisive presidential elections are only nine months away political mobilization is not taking place at the mass level at the present time.

Korean Ambassador in Colombo Miyon Lee said that Korea has remained Sri Lanka’s close partner even in the most challenging times, engaging in business activities and development projects.

Billionaire businessman Dhammika Perera has been re-appointed as the Non-Executive Director to the Board and as the Co-Chairman of Hayleys PLC with effect from today (October 01).

According to the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA), the prices of egg-based bakery products should also decrease in line with the reduction in the price of eggs in the market.

Golden Island Hospitality Private Limited has entered into an agreement with the renowned Majestic Group Hotels & Casinos, a leading gaming group from India, to establish the Majestic Pride Casino, Sri Lanka. The casino will be housed in the prestigious Lotus Tower located in Colombo 10, promising a world-class gaming experience.

Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Chairperson Duminda Hulangamuwa and several officials met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Thursday.

Secretary to the Ministry of Ports, Naval, and Aviation Services, K. D. S. Ruwanchandra, said that Alphaliner, a prominent research publication in the shipping industry, has recognized Colombo Port as the world’s fastest-growing port

Over 500 micro, small and medium scale entrepreneurs will meet President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (19) at 4 p.m. at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall under an initiative by the Ceylon Federation of MSMEs.