Police highlight rising accidents among youngsters
2026-07-31
Sri Lanka Police have urged parents to remain vigilant when handing over vehicles to young teenagers, highlighting the rising numberContinue Reading
Govt pushes national programme to shield children from cyber threats
2026-07-22
The government has intensified its focus on protecting children from cyber threats, online violence, and harms to their wellbeing, withContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins talks on social media ban for children under 16
2026-07-08
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has launched preliminary discussions with stakeholders to explore proposals for banning or restrictingContinue Reading
Two six‑year‑olds killed in separate tragic accidents
2026-04-08
Two six‑year‑old children lost their lives in separate accidents reported in the Maradankadawala and Hikkaduwa areas on Tuesday (07), whileContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Over 275,000 children affected in Sri Lanka following devastating Cyclone – UNICEF
2025-12-02
The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) says initial estimates suggest that over 275,000 children are among the 1.4 million peopleContinue Reading
HRCSL backs new legal reforms to ban corporal punishment of children
2025-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised concerns over an increase in reports of child rights violations,Continue Reading
Two children killed in separate tragic accidents on Wednesday
2025-10-09
Two children have been reported dead in tragic accidents in the Mirihana and Hettipola areas on Wednesday (08). The PoliceContinue Reading
Physical punishment of children : Clarification from Education Ministry
2025-10-01
A draft bill to amend the Penal Code regarding the physical punishment of children has been submitted to Parliament byContinue Reading
Govt to support children of migrant workers facing hardship overseas
2025-09-04
The government is to launch a programme under the President’s Fund to provide financial assistance for the education of childrenContinue Reading
Heritage Sites : New decision on access for Local and Foreign children
2025-08-04
The Government has approved to allow free access to non-ticketed heritage sites for local children under the age of 18,Continue Reading
Govt launches ‘Artha’ to support 9,000+ children in care homes
2025-07-16
The “Artha” National Programme, a government initiative aimed at providing a monthly allowance to children residing in orphanages and childcareContinue Reading
Two children killed in separate road accidents on Thursday
2025-07-11
Two children, aged 15 and 04, have died in two separate road accidents reported in the Mannar and Kataragama areasContinue Reading
Plastic products : Govt to make key decision in 02 months
2025-07-03
The government will make a key decision in two months regarding plastic products that affect children, Minister of Trade, Commerce,Continue Reading
More children facing diabetes, high blood pressure – Health Ministry
2025-06-26
The Ministry of Health has raised concerns over a growing trend of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Sri Lankan children, attributingContinue Reading
Three children killed in separate tragic accidents on Saturday
2025-05-25
Three children have been killed in separate tragic accidents reported in three areas of Sri Lanka on Saturday (24 May).Continue Reading
Increase in Autism among children : Over 9,000 identified in Sri Lanka
2025-04-10
Education Ministry officials say there has been a noticeable increase in the number of children diagnosed with autism in SriContinue Reading
Two children dead in separate tragic accidents
2025-01-01
Two children were reported dead in separate tragic accidents reported in the Ulukkulama and Mawanella areas yesterday. A 16-year-old boyContinue Reading