Month: February 2025
More than 150 female inmates raped and burned to death during Goma jailbreak in DRC, UN says
More than 150 female prisoners were raped and burned to death during a jailbreak last week when fleeing male inmates set fire to...
The struggle we must all take part
By Our Political Editor Sri Lanka’s 77th Independence Day celebrations took place at Independence Square, offering a moment of national pride amid growing...
Unstoppable Aussie duo smack hundreds in monster partnership
Stand-in captain Steve Smith and wicketkeeper Alex Carey have smacked classy hundreds in Galle to put Australia one step closer towards a series...
Prime Minister assures justice for Lasantha Wickrematunga’s family
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today reaffirmed her government’s commitment to securing justice for the family of slain journalist Lasantha Wickrematunga. Her statement...
Project aims to revive cotton growing in Sri Lanka
UK waste management and recycling company MYGroup is launching a sustainable textile initiative in Sri Lanka which aims to reintroduce cotton growing in...
Former state minister tells govt. to recover compensation from attackers
A former state minister who obtained compensation for the damages caused to their properties during ‘Aragalaya’ has told the National People’s Power government...
Elon Musk calls USAID funded project in Sri Lanka a ‘crazy waste of taxpayer funds’
The Trump administration has revealed details of controversial projects funded by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), emphasising what it termed...
Public advised to wear masks
The Vehicular Emission Test Trust Fund of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has issued a warning about deteriorating air quality across several...
Medical students issue two-week ultimatum to Govt
The Government has been given a two-week deadline to clarify its stance on private medical colleges and to repeal Cabinet decisions related to...
Sajith demands answers over the release of 323 red-flagged containers
There is a debate in the country regarding 323 containers allegedly released without customs inspection, and the current President, who is the Minister...
