Adult websites : New UK laws from 25th July
The days of porn users ticking a box to say they are 18 are meant to be over. From Friday, websites operating in the UK with pornographic content must “robustly” age-check users. Adults wanting to access explicit material should experience…
Sajith: History must be mandatory, Education Reforms Need Strategy, Not Slogans
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says education reforms must ensure inclusivity and recognize education as a fundamental human right, not merely a service or privilege. Speaking in Parliament during the debate on proposed education reforms, Premadasa stressed that a strong conceptual…
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died
Wrestling legend Hulk Hogan has died at 71 years old, TMZ Sports has reported. Medics were dispatched to the 71-year-old WWE icon’s Clearwater, Florida home early Thursday morning … with operators stating it was regarding a “cardiac arrest.” The post…
Kumar Sangakkara warns of AI Scam misusing his identity
Sri Lankan cricket legend Kumar Sangakkara has alerted the public about a scam involving the misuse of his image and voice through artificial intelligence. In a post on social media, Sangakkara stated that scammers are using AI to create fake…
Protection of wild elephants : Key directives from President
President Prioritizes Protection of Wild Elephants and Safeguarding Daily Lives of Rural Community President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a discussion this afternoon (24) at the Presidential Secretariat with relevant Ministers and Officials regarding the protection of wild elephants and the…
Educational Reforms : President AKD’s full speech
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the proposed education reform is not merely limited to curriculum revision but will simultaneously elevate both the social and economic spheres of the country. The President requested support for this initiative, emphasising that it…
India: A Pillar of Regional Development and Shared Prosperity
India: A Pillar of Regional Development and Shared Prosperity by Ankit K As an age-old saying reminds us, “The strength of a nation lies in the prosperity of its neighbors.” India has embraced this principle with conviction, shaping a foreign policy…
Today’s News Digest – July 24
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Supreme Court orders $1…
CTU rejects Govt’s proposed education reforms
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has expressed firm opposition to the government’s proposed education reforms, citing a lack of consultation, inconsistencies in policy, and potential negative impacts on students. CTU Secretary Joseph Stalin said the union is “completely against” the…
Illegal vehicle : Jagath’s son OUT, Rohitha’s son-in-law IN
The son-in-law of former minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena has been remanded until August 8 by the Matugama Magistrate’s Court in connection with a case involving an illegally assembled vehicle. Meanwhile SJB MP Jagath Vithana’s son who was arrested in connection with…