Most Buddhist monks behind bars are accused of sexual abuse
A majority of the nearly 50 Buddhist monks presently behind bars are accused of sexual abuse of women and children, according to state justice minister Anuradha Jayaratne.
A majority of the nearly 50 Buddhist monks presently behind bars are accused of sexual abuse of women and children, according to state justice minister Anuradha Jayaratne.
The University of Peradeniya has reached agreement with the University of Illinois, USA on partnership in education and research.
The judiciary has a right to express opinion with regard to fundamental rights if a citizen seeks redress
The 13th amendment to the constitution should be implemented in a way that suits the nation's growth and future, said President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (09).
A container truck collided with a Colombo-bound office train from Polgahawela at Wilwatte level crossing in Mirigama this morning (09).
People of Mannar are on a protest to demand the restoration of their normal life that has been adversely affected by a newly-built wind power plant in their area.
A closure of Udwalawa and Yala national parks in view of the prevailing drought is to be decided following a further review.
A hidden world of sex abuse and exploitation by men working as "spiritual healers" has been uncovered by BBC Arabic.
Chamal Rajapaksa, one of the oldest MPs in the present parliament, has charged incumbent ministers of being ignorant of the history of tradition to leading to the prevailing issues.
At least 56 members of clergy belonging to various religions are currently serving prison sentences for various crimes, Parliament was informed yesterday (08).