Month: February 2025
A government on the defensive as political turmoil intensifies
By Our Political Editor The past week in Sri Lanka’s political landscape has been nothing short of turbulent, with the government finding itself...
Dilith challenges AKD’s travel expenses
The leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, has raised concerns over the foreign travel expenses of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, which...
Teachers’ union criticizes budget for ignoring salary anomalies
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union has expressed strong dissatisfaction with this year’s national budget, particularly for its failure to address the recommendations made by...
Health unions slam 2025 Budget
The Government Medical Officers’ Forum (GMOF) has expressed disappointment with this year’s budget, stating that it does not offer any relief or incentives...
Election Commission announces registration of new political parties
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has announced the commencement of registration for new political parties ahead of the 2025 elections. Issuing a...
Public Security Minister denies increase in crime rate
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala assured Parliament yesterday (27) that there has been no significant increase in crime rates in the country recently....
Confidential report on Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder submitted to Court
A confidential report pertaining to the murder of underworld figure, Ganeemulla Sanjeewa, has been submitted to the court by the Colombo Crimes Division...
Doctors warn of looming malnutrition crisis
The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has raised concerns over the country’s escalating food inflation, warning that it could...
PM reveals foreign travel expenses of former presidents
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has disclosed the total expenditure on foreign trips of four former presidents. Making a statement in parliament today (27),...
Gnanasara Thera alleges inhumane treatment in prison
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera claimed that he was subjected to inhumane treatment during his time in...
