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Hirunika goes public over split from husband

Model turned politician Hirunika Premachandra has gone public over her split from her husband Hiran Yattowita. Issuing a statement on social media, Hirunika Premachandra said that after much thought and reflection she and her husband decided to separate. She said the decision was made with mutual respect and understanding. “We have spent almost 10 years together. We have created the life of our dreams together. We are truly grateful for the love we got to experience as partners. When we got m

12 Mar, 2025

Suspect involved in sexual assault at Anuradhapura hospital arrested

The suspect involved in a sexual assault of a doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been arrested. The 34-year-old suspect was arrested by the Galnewa Police. A huge uproar had erupted in Sri Lanka after the female doctor was sexually assaulted at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital. Doctors at the hospital launched a strike on Tuesday demanding the arrest of the suspect, believed to be an army deserter. He had entered the dormitory for medical officers when the female doctor had r

12 Mar, 2025

Iran using drones and apps to enforce women’s dress code

Iran is using drones and intrusive digital technology to crush dissent, especially among women who refuse to obey the Islamic republic’s strict dress code, the United Nations has said. Investigators say Iranian security officials are using a strategy of “state-sponsored vigilantism” to encourage people to use specialist phone apps to report women for alleged dress code violations in private vehicles such as taxis and ambulances. Their new report also highlights the increasing use of drones and

14 Mar, 2025