Month: January 2025
Israel’s cabinet approves Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal
Israel’s government has approved the new Gaza ceasefire and hostage release deal with Hamas, paving the way for it to take effect on...
Hambantota again? Is Sri Lanka getting into the same China trap?
In the largest foreign investment ever, Sri Lanka has signed a deal worth $3.7 billion with China for the construction of an oil...
India’s Directorate of Enforcement seizes Rs. 6.85 billion in assets including Krrish project in Colombo
In a significant development, the Directorate of Enforcement (ED) of India has seized assets worth over Rs. 6.85 billion (200 crore Indian rupees)...
AKD wins the week after a successful visit to China
By Our Political Editor President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s visit to China grabbed the headlines of the week not only domestically but also internationally....
When American TikTok refugees found a home on China’s RedNote
In the complex landscape of China-U.S. relations, where tensions often dominate the headlines, the phenomenon of “TikTok refugees” offers a unique and unexpected...
PUCSL cuts electricity tariffs by 20%
Electricity tariffs will be reduced by 20% for the first 6-months of 2025, effective from midnight today (17), the Public Utilities Commission of...
Public advised to exercise caution as mobile phone scams spike
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has issued a warning to the public regarding fraudulent text messages (SMS) and phone calls...
Manusha goes to CID while brother gets bail
The brother of former labour and foreign employment minister Manusha Nanayakkara has been bailed out. Produced before the Gampaha magistrate’s court today (17),...
President engages in strategic discussions with top Chinese firms
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held a series of strategic discussions with several globally acclaimed leading Chinese corporations following his participation in an investment...
Access to a nutritious meal has become a dream – People’s Collective
The People’s Collective for Economic Justice says that getting a nutritious meal has become a dream for people today. Addressing a press briefing...
