Tuesday, 19 March 2013 13:33
Population: Census Expert Disputes Anti-Muslim Claim
March 18, 2013, 10:29 pm
By Dasun Edirisinghe
A senior census and statistics official yesterday disputed a claim being propagated in the country that the Muslim population is likely exceed that of the majority community. The Sinhala population in the country is 74.9 per cent according to the Basic Population Information Report of the Census of Population and Housing 2011.
Director, Population Census and Demography Division of the Department of Census and Statistics, Indu Bandara said that according to the 2011 census, the Muslim population was 9.2 per cent and the Sinhala population was 74.9 per cent. Sri Lankan Tamils and Indian Tamils were 11.2 and 4.2 per cent respectively.
The census taken in 1981 showed that the Sinhalese accounted for 74 per cent of the population, Muslims 7 per cent, Sri Lankan Tamils 12.7 per cent and Indian Tamils 5.5 per cent.
Saturday, 16 March 2013 20:35
Some Elements Trying to Disturb Racial, Religious Harmony: IGP
FRIDAY, 15 MARCH 2013 22:26
Police Chief N.K. Illangakoon today warned that some elements appeared to be making a subtle attempt to disturb racial and religious amity and co-existence that prevail in the country.
He said in a statement that the police department was committed to ensure the safety and security of everyone belonging to all races and religions and vowed to treat everyone equally.