Scientists, scholars ask Sri Lankan President to remove glyphosate ban
A group of scientists and scholars in a letter has requested President Maithripala Sirisena to immediately lift the ban on…
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Govt will not ban social media – PM
By Methmalie Dissanayake Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday (14) said that as the person who introduced Internet to Sri Lanka,…
Minister Sagala Ratnayaka criticizes ban on social media
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Youth Affairs and Southern Development Minister Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday criticized the government for continuing the ban…
TRC to lift social media ban on Friday
FB did not respond fast enough when concerns were raised earlier FB regional heads arriving in Sri Lanka to meet with authorities New…
Cesored! China bans letter N (briefly) from internet as Xi Jinping extends grip on power
Amid fallout from the decision to allow Xi to be president for life, censors also crack down on letters, phrases…
Trump pushes for ban on modified guns
US President Donald Trump has signed an order to ban bump-stock devices, which were used by a gunman who killed…
Kenyan doctor goes to Court To legalize female genital mutilation
A Kenyan doctor is seeking to legalize female genital mutilation (FGM), arguing that a ban on the internationally condemned practice…
CPC bans bulk sale of Lanka Kerosene
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has banned bulk sales of Lanka kerosene oil since some dealers are exploiting the subsidized…
Sri Lanka think tank says government decision to ban women from purchasing liquor is unconstitutional
An Independent think-tank and a leader in the provision of information and strategic analysis in Sri Lanka says the cabinet…
President wants easy liquor Gazettes withdrawn
Says more revelations will be made and many more corrupt politicians will be exposed President Maithripala Sirisena said yesterday he had instructed…