Amelia Abeyawardene

Mia Abeyawardene is a contributing writer at The Newsdesk Sri Lanka. She began her career as a freelance assistant producer at BBC Radio 4's 'You & Yours' and thereafter as producer on Graham Norton's Book Club Podcast for Audible.

With a passion for anything and everything creative Mia enjoys exploring the arts, music and culture. Her hobbies include DJing, yoga and running.

News November 7, 2024 0

Australia to Ban Social Media for Children Under 16

Australia’s government has announced plans to introduce “world-leading” legislation that will prohibit children under 16 from accessing social media platforms. […]

News November 7, 2024 0

Sri Lankan Leaders Congratulate President-Elect Donald Trump

Sri Lankan officials have conveyed their heartfelt congratulations to President-elect Donald Trump following his recent triumph in the United States […]

Business November 6, 2024 0

Four Senior Customs Officials Sentenced to 35 Years for Massive Bribery Scheme

In a landmark ruling, the Colombo High Court has sentenced four former senior Customs officials to 35 years of rigorous […]

News November 6, 2024 0

Trump wins US election

Donald Trump has declared victory in the US election, addressing jubilant supporters in Florida, and stated that America has given […]

News November 6, 2024 0

Government Plans Amendments to Online Safety Bill

The government has announced intentions to amend the Online Safety Bill, as stated by Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath. Speaking […]

News November 6, 2024 0

Restrictions on Animal Transport Eased Amid African Swine Fever Recovery Efforts

Sri Lanka’s Department of Animal Production and Health has announced new measures through a Gazette notification aimed at easing some […]

News November 6, 2024 0

New Online Passport Appointment System Launches

The online passport appointment system is now accessible to the public through the following link: https://eservices.immigration.gov.lk/MakeAppointments/. A new procedure is […]