Rebel SLPP MPs demand equal time to speak

Controversial anti-terrorism draft bill to be amended

The Government has decided to amend the controversial anti-terrorism draft bill following concerns raised by the international community and local civil society. The Cabinet of Ministers had earlier granted approval to publish the draft bill prepared by the Legal Draftsman that is to be introduced as the Anti?Terrorism Act (ATA). The ATA was to replace the draconian Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Provisions) Act No. 48 of 1979. However, the Government today said that it has been decided t

29 Aug, 2023

Elephant found dead in Tambuttegama under suspicious circumstances

A wild elephant has been found dead in Tambuttegama under suspicious circumstances. Wildlife officers have launched an investigation over the death of the elephant, after the carcass was found today. The carcass was found inside a forest reserve in the Gemunupura area in Tambuttegama. Initial investigations revealed that while there were no gun-shot wounds or signs of electrocution from an electric fence, the elephant was found dead with blood in its mouth. Wildlife officers said there is a

30 Aug, 2023

China?s economy is in trouble. Here?s what?s gone wrong

by?Laura He China has long been the engine of global growth. But in recent weeks, its?economic slowdown?has alarmed international leaders and investors who are no longer counting on it to be a bulwark against weakness elsewhere. In fact, for the first time in decades, the world?s second economy is itself the problem. Hong Kong?s Hang Seng?(HSI) Index slid into a bear market on Friday, having fallen more than 20% from its recent peak in January. Last week, the Chinese yuan fell to its lowest l

29 Aug, 2023