Colombo, Sri Lanka; In the heart of Colombo, an unprecedented wave of creativity and advocacy is taking shape under the banner of Project NOT 2DAY. The project’s recent workshop at Ivey Campus, Colombo 03, has set the stage for the upcoming Art Gala at the HomeTree Co-working Space, promising a vibrant showcase of art and innovation. The workshop, a cornerstone event of the project, was a convergence of minds and ideas, where seasoned professionals from various fields imparted their wisdom. The sessions, themed around ethical practices and societal impact, served as a beacon for participants, encouraging them to think critically…
Author: Ahmadh Booso
SL WebCast, a leading digital media platform, conducted it’s Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the year 2023 on the 09th of July 2023 at the Rainbow Institute in Colombo, marking a significant milestone in the organization’s journey. The event brought together key stakeholders, including the Founder and Editor-in-Chief Abdul Thawwab Ishaque, to review the accomplishments of the past year and outline future strategies.Under the distinguished leadership of the Founder and Editor-in-Chief Abdul Thawwab Ishaque, the AGM commenced with an inspiring opening address, expressing gratitude to the entire SL WebCast community for their unwavering support and dedication. Ishaque reiterated the platform’s…
An enforced disappearance is referred to as the arrest, detention, abduction or any other form of deprivation of liberty by officials of the State or by people or groups acting with the authorisation and support of the State. This is further followed by a refusal to state the whereabouts and fate of the disappeared person. The victims of enforced disappearance are people who have literally disappeared; from their loved ones and their community and are never to be seen again. They are frequently tortured and many are killed or live in constant fear of being killed. They know their families…
A stampede at a football stadium in Indonesia has killed 125 people and leaving over 320 injured after the use of tear gas by the local police to subdue rival violence, the authorities said, in one of the world’s worst stadium disasters. Police Officers had fired tear gas in an attempt to disperse agitated supporters of the losing home side who had invaded the pitch after the final whistle in Malang, East Java, on the game night, the region’s police chief Nico Afinta told reporters. “It had gotten anarchic. They started attacking officers, they damaged cars,” Chief Nico said, adding…