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Corporal punishment carries ‘multiple risks’ to children’s health, says WHO
An estimated 1.2bn children are subject to this ‘harmful practice’ each year, affecting physical and mental wellbeing, report finds. The World Health Organization...
GMOA to launch islandwide strike on August 25 over transfer dispute
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry of seriously undermining the annual doctor transfer process, claiming nearly 10,000...
71 pc of families to receive Aswesuma, says minister
Nearly 71 percent of the country’s families depend on Aswesuma, said minister Upali Pannilage. He told parliament that around 3.7 million applications have...
Don’t expect magic in 5 yrs.; 20 yrs. needed to build country – Chaturanga Abeysinghe
Around 20 years are needed to bring about a full transformation in the country and no magic is possible within a period of...
Sarvajana Balaya takes forward Mahinda Rajapaksa’s vision – Dilith Jayaweera
Sarvajana Balaya aims to support the creation of a formidable force to take forward the vision of Mahinda Rajapaksa, said its leader Dilith...
Sri Lankan journalist’s questioning under PTA raises alarm over press freedom
A prominent Sri Lankan journalist was questioned recently by authorities under the country’s controversial anti-terrorism law, drawing strong condemnation from press freedom advocates....
Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as it begins assault to seize Gaza City
Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce. At least 81 Palestinians have...
Former Foreign Secretary highlights Sri Lanka’s failure to leverage middle-power nations
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ravinatha Aryasinha, said that Sri Lanka has “neglected” relationships with middle-power countries. He noted that...
