The ‘Lanka Change Makers’ Organisation has taken steps to actively intervene against various forms of cyber crimes faced by Sri Lankans.
Lanka Change Makers said that a programme titled “Cyber Discipline” will be introduced as a solution to socially sensitive issues such as Cyber Harassment, Cyber Bullying and Illegal Online Stalking.
The organisation announced this at a press conference held yesterday (06) at the “Radical Centre” in Colombo which was attended by social activist Chathura Rajapakshe, journalist Manohari Hewawasam, social media activist Thushara Sevwandi Witharana and literary scholar Chaminda Gunasinghe.
Lanka Change Makers is a group that goes beyond criticizing the current political, economic, social and cultural issues in Sri Lanka and instead focuses more on creating solutions and implementing them.
Mr. Rajapakshe highlighted the urgent need to include knowledge about Cyber Discipline in the school syllabi in order to provide basic knowledge about cyber space and related devices to the Sri Lankan children.
He pointed out the need to prepare a sustainable national programme by bringing together the parties who are currently working individually and in groups to educate the society regarding Cyber Discipline.
Literary scholar Gunasinghe emphasized the need to work together with relevant parties to strictly implement the law regarding various activities that are taking place in cyberspace. He also highlighted the timely adoption of laws to establish a formal legal system related to cyber discipline.
Meanwhile, Ms. Hevawasam explained how popular individuals including artistes face various issues due to illegal activities in cyberspace.
Building a Discourse on Cyber Discipline:
Ms. Sevwandi commented on the intervention of Lanka Change Makers in relation to building a discourse related to Cyber Discipline in the Sri Lankan media sector, and in publishing related news in the mainstream media in a way which is not unfair to the victim.
A programme called “Dear Bubble” would be introduced by Lanka Change Makers to address mental health related issues of the people affected by various malpractices in cyberspace.
Lanka Change Makers further said that the proposal prepared in consultation with various parties for a new legislation related to these matters will be released soon followed by a conference.
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath today (May 14) met with the Canadian High Commissioner in Colomno to formally object to Canada’s approval and inauguration of a Tamil Genocide Monument in Brampton, Ontario.
Minister Herath had reiterated the Government of Sri Lanka’s strong objections regarding the unfounded genocide allegations and the approval of constructing such a monument, which complicates and undermines the government’s efforts toward reconciliation and national unity.The MFA statement issued in this regard is as follows :
Notorious underworld figure – Nadun Chinthaka Wickremeratne, alias Harak Kata, has claimed that he is being detained in Tangalle over his refusal to pay a Rs. 300 million bribe allegedly demanded by former Public Security Minister – Tiran Alles and suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon. He levelled the allegations before reporters today (May 14) while he was being escorted by police from the Colombo Court Complex following a court hearing.
“There are so many things to say… I will reveal them then,” he had said before being taken back into custody.
Popular tuition teacher Hayeshika Fernando, widely known as ‘Teacher Amma,’ was granted bail by the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today (May 14) over allegedly assaulting a young man.
Her husband and the manager affiliated to her institute, who were previously arrested over the incident, have also been granted bail.
Hayeshika, who had been missing afterwards, had surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court today.
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Tutor Hayeshika surrenders to court
Popular tutor – Hayeshika Fernando, who had been evading arrest, has surrendered to the Negombo Magistrate’s Court.
President’s Counsel Anuja Premaratne, appearing on behalf of the accused, informed the court that his client had voluntarily surrendered.
Hayeshika’s husband and the manager of the institution she is affiliated with were recently arrested over the alleged assault of a young man.
However, Hayeshika had remained at large until her court appearance today. Three police teams were also appointed to arrest her.