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A round-up of Sri Lanka's Pride Month celebrations
14+ hour, 24+ min ago (1606+ words) 28 Jun 2026 | By Dimithri Wijesinghe As June draws to a close, so too does another Pride Month in Sri Lanka. Looking back at the calendar, one thing becomes abundantly clear: Pride in Sri Lanka has never been bigger, more diverse, or…...
From sacred authority to digital exposure: Sexuality, power, and the transformation of moral regulation in SL
3+ week, 5+ day ago (787+ words) 02 Jun 2026 | BY Dr Manoj Jinadasa Why are sexuality, sexual misconduct, and religious authority increasingly becoming central subjects of public debate across the world? From Australia and Europe to South Asia and Sri Lanka, allegations involving religious leaders, teachers, university academics,…...
In conversation with Ascension Comics Founder Nipun Alahakoon
1+ mon, 2+ week ago (1777+ words) 10 May 2026 | By Nuskiya Nasar Aakhir Boarded from a young age at one of Sri Lanka's most prestigious hill-country schools, he was given opportunity " but not belonging. That quiet disconnection followed him through life, across continents and through personal lows, refusing…...
SLTDA halts LGBTQ-focused tourism promotions: AG
3+ mon, 3+ week ago (92+ words) 04 Mar 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (04) that the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has taken a policy decision to refrain from tourism promotions specifically targeting the LGBTIQ community. The statement was made during…...
AG informs Court SLTDA letter approving LGBTQ tourism project to be withdrawn
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (98+ words) The Morning 10 Feb 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Attorney General (AG) today (10) informed the Court of Appeal that the letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), granting approval for a tourism promotion project targeting the…...
SLTDA Chair's LGBTQ letter to be withdrawn
4+ mon, 2+ week ago (108+ words) The Morning SLTDA Chair's LGBTQ letter to be withdrawn The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal yesterday (10) the letter issued by the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) Chairperson, which granted approval for a tourism promotion project in Sri…...
Same-sex marriage: No discussions on decriminalising: MOJ
5+ mon, 3+ week ago (461+ words) 04 Jan 2026 | By The Sunday Morning News Desk Sri Lanka currently has no plans or ongoing discussions to legalise or review same-sex marriages, according to Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara. This, despite the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka…...