Tag: Sri Lanka
Church in Sri Lanka to begin canonization process for hundreds killed...
Some 216 Catholics from two different churches, St. Sebastian and St. Anthony, “were massacred in cold blood” in the attack.
Online Safety Bill: Sri Lankan Parliament approves contested law
Despite opposition concerns, the government announced that it would proceed with the proposed law as amendments were already approved
Controversial Online Safety Bill sparks concerns over freedom of expression in...
Critics of the bill point out its vague definitions of terms and delineation of offenses, raising risk of subjective interpretations
Church, rights groups amplify calls for inclusive national unity dialogue in...
The Catholic and human rights groups raised additional concerns about the selection process for ONUR board members
Sri Lanka’s poorest are the victims of a new tax increase
It would be a further blow dealt in the wake of electricity tariff increases. Even the lower middle class will not be free from repercussions
Sri Lanka Catholics seek foreign probe into Easter bombings
Islamist extremists targeted churches and hotels in the 2019 suicide bomb attacks against Christian worshippers and foreign travelers
Drought in Sri Lanka devastates farmland and fuels poaching
As rice production declines, an imminent shortage is anticipated, which will likely result in sharp price hike
Water crisis and broken promises: farmers vs the government
More than 66,000 families who rely on water from the Udawalawe reservoir for farming and personal use face extreme hardships.
Neglected Thai elephant prepares for jumbo flight home
Thai government had stopped sending elephants abroad and now checking the condition of those already sent overseas
Controversial televangelist sparks outrage in Sri Lanka
Pastor Jerome Fernando ignited a storm of controversy in Sri Lanka with derogatory statements targeting Buddha and other religions