Month: February 2025
Deputy Minister alleges police officer transferred on false charges after drug bust
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala has raised concerns over the recent transfer of a police officer involved in a major drug...
Govt scrambles to find suppliers for 40 essential medicines
It was revealed at a cabinet media briefing held at the Government Information Department yesterday (11) that suppliers have not come forward to...
Namal calls for PSC to probe NGO funding
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) to investigate both registered...
US tariffs to reportedly have beneficial impact on Sri Lanka apparel industry
Since buyers are already re-examining their global supply chains and moving orders, governments like Sri Lanka would benefit from the US placing fresh...
Former USAID leaders speak out against Trump’s attempt to dismantle agency
A group of former administrators of the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) joined on Wednesday to issue a sharp rebuke of the...
SJB blames Minister for blackout
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith P. Perera said that the Minister of Power and Energy has levelled the blame for the nationwide...
Sajith criticizes government’s handling of energy sector
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sharply criticized the government’s management of Sri Lanka’s energy sector, pointing to a fragile national grid that struggles...
Wimal holds Governor responsible for coconut shortage
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa said that the main reason for the shortage of coconuts in this country is the large-scale export of coconuts...
Drug sales targeting school children on the rise
With the increase in the sale of various drugs targeting school children, there is a risk of the youth of this country being...
FSP raises concern over high defence budget
Propaganda Secretary of the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) Duminda Nagamuwa said that it is unnecessary to spend such a huge amount on defense...
