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Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill Sparks Concerns Over Free Speech

25Jan

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Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill Sparks Concerns Over Free Speech

Sri Lanka's government recently approved the Online Safety Bill, giving them extensive control over social media content. Supporters say it helps fight cybercrime and safeguards online users, but human rights groups and free speech advocates are concerned. They fear the law might suppress disagreement and blow freedom of speech. Sri Lanka has just passed a new law to control what people post online. The government says it's meant to fight cybercrime like child abuse and online fraud. However, many are worried that the law will limit free speech. However, the Online Safety Bill allows a commission to decide what content is illegal and can lead to jail time. The bill empowers a five-member commission, appointed by the president, to issue takedown orders for online content deemed "ill...

Sri Lanka Arrests 27 Indian Fishermen for Alleged Trespassing

16Oct

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Sri Lanka Arrests 27 Indian Fishermen for Alleged Trespassing

Sri Lanka arrests 27 Indian fishermen for allegedly fishing in its waters. However, the arrests come amid a long-standing dispute between the two countries over fishing rights. On Sunday, the Sri Lankan navy arrested 27 Indian fishermen and took five of their boats. They are accused of fishing in Sri Lankan waters near Mannar, Delft, and Kachchativu Islands. These fishermen are from Ramanathapuram in Tamil Nadu. In response, fishermen in Ramanathapuram have started an indefinite strike. This has stopped around 7,000 fishermen from working. They plan to hold a demonstration on Wednesday to highlight their urgent demands. Union Minister of State for Fisheries, L Murugan, promised to find a diplomatic solution. However, he asked the fishermen to end their strike, saying it would aff...

16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

14Sep

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16 teams ready to compete for T20 World Cup 2022

Men's T20 Worldcup 2022 is happening in Australia this year. All the countries are ready to clench their claws on the golden trophy. Warm-up matches are scheduled to start on October 10, 2022. After the smashing women's cricket World Cup, Australia is all set to host another magnificent event. The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2022 will feature 16 international teams playing 45 matches with the final to be played on Sunday, November 13 at the Melbourne Cricket Ground. This event was supposed to happen in 2020 but due to covid restrictions, it get postponed. All the teams are fully geared up for the action-packed event. Warm-up matches are starting on October 10, however, the main event will start on October 16, 2022, up to November 13, 2022. After the recent Asia cup, Sri Lanka has emerg...

Everything that is happening in Asia Cup 2022

31Aug

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Everything that is happening in Asia Cup 2022

Three group matches played till now in Asia Cup 2022. Arch Rivals presented a nail-biting match with broke the heart of one nation. Afghanistan is proving itself as a dark horse. Asia Cup 2022 started on August 27 and cricket fans cannot keep their fans. Since the tournament was canceled twice due to the pandemic. So this cricket session is much anticipated by all cricket enthusiasts. A total of 6 teams are playing this time, India, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, Bangladesh, Afghanistan, and Hong Kong. Teams are divided into two groups and after group matches, semis and finale will be played. UAE is hosting these high voltage matches in its Dubai and Abu Dhabi stadiums. The first match was Sri Lanka vs Afghanistan. At the Dubai stadium, the players of both teams showed extremely professiona...

Pakistan begins its test series against Sri Lanka.

12Jul

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Pakistan begins its test series against Sri Lanka.

Babar Azam is leading Pakistan Cricket Team on a Test series against Sri Lanka. The team is playing a 3-day practice match at Colts Cricket Club Ground, against Sri Lanka Eleven. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) confirmed the schedule for the next Pakistan visit to Sri Lanka in 2022 on Wednesday, June 22. The teams will play a two-match series in Sri Lanka in 2022, which will be part of the ICC Men's World Test Championship 2021-2023 cycle. This test series has so much importance for Pakistan in World Test Championship. If Pakistan won this series by 2-0 the chances of Pakistan playing the final of WTC will be still alive. Sri Lanka is giving tough times to the big teams. With the comeback this team is doing it will not be easy for Pakistan to go for risky wins in both test matches. Sri La...