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flag Sri Lanka’s child corporal punishment ban stalls in Parliament amid rising child abuse cases.

flag A proposed amendment to Sri Lanka’s Penal Code banning corporal punishment of children remains pending in Parliament after a second reading, awaiting related changes to the Code of Criminal Procedure. flag Over 8,400 child-related crimes were recorded from 2022 to 2024, including thousands of abuse cases and murders, according to a national audit. flag The National Child Protection Authority highlighted ongoing challenges in enforcement and coordination despite existing policies. flag Meanwhile, maintenance at the UNESCO-listed Sigiriya site uncovered ancient hydraulic systems that used rainwater to power fountains. flag On the economic front, Sri Lanka’s stock market hit a record high with the All Share Price Index rising above 22,000 points.

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