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SriLankan argued that the letter of demand amounted to blackmail
Most EPF money is invested in the government's main debt tool of rupee bonds
CIABOC has been pushing anti-corruption measures under the new NPP government
Information can be provided on the National Child Protection Authority hotline 1929, the 109 Emergency Call Service
The monies were part of a 22.9 million dollar foreign debt settlement due in September 2025.
Energy Minister resigns after reputational damage to government over coal deal
"Full compliance with the Court's Determination on a Bill is crucial to guaranteeing the fundamental rights."
Sri Lanka’s Intellectual Property Act needs revisions to recognize creations by artificial intelligence
CPA urged the government to replace the act with a law that "genuinely addresses" concerns on online safety.
"The amendment marks a significant step towards protecting the rights and welfare of all children in Sri Lanka."
JVP has opposed many Indian projects strongly in the past
Social media channels need to be active, but now people will restrict their activities
Civil society organizations have said it has a ‘chilling effect’ on free speech
Global tech companies characterize the bill as stifling innovation and democracy, instead of addressing online crimes
The two bills were passed in Parliament recently.
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The country is also looking to close loopholes in the law on the rape of females, the Cabinet of Ministers decided
The U.S. urges Sri Lanka to prioritize transparency and ensure any legislation does not stifle the voices of its people
This is a very serious matter
108 MPs voted for and 62 voted against the bill, with amendments.
Sri Lanka Police will offer cash rewards from 10,000 to 250,000 to informants in their Operation Yukthiya
Controversial bill on controlling online publications an attempt to curb freedom of speech of public in election year
Concerns have been raised about "predatory lending"
Sri Lanka's rulers are trying to curb the freedom of speech of people after bankrupting the country, opposition says
Yukthiya operation has led to arrest nearly 39,000 people in 1 month - police
A majority expressed they are ignorant about proposed legislation - the Anti-Terrorism Act and Online Safety Bill
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