Month: February 2025
Notorious underworld figure shot dead at Hulftsdorp Court
A shooting occurred earlier today at the Hulftsdorp courts complex in Colombo where a well-known drug trafficker and criminal figure, “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” was...
Treasury Secretary reveals how the Govt plans to boost revenue
The Secretary to the Treasury and Ministry of Finance, Mahinda Siriwardena, has announced that the primary method for generating revenue in the 2025...
Indian Ocean Conference: Former President explains geopolitical shifts and Indian Ocean’s strategic future
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe offered a bold vision for the future of the Indian Ocean region, emphasizing its growing geopolitical and...
ICC Champions Trophy 2025: Full list of broadcasters by country
The ICC Men’s Champions Trophy 2025 kicks off on February 19 with host Pakistan facing New Zealand in Karachi. Here’s the full list...
Why South-South collaboration is the key to unlocking clean energy in the Global South
By Ayla Majid Self-sufficiency, indigenization and affordability are vital drivers when it comes to meeting the Global South’s energy needs. With technology prices...
Sri Lanka’s budget likely to lead to slower fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s budgeted expenditure for 2025 will likely lead to a wider fiscal deficit and slower-than-expected fiscal consolidation, Moody’s Ratings said on Tuesday,...
State workers deceived by NPP, says public sector trade unions
The State, Provincial and Government Federation of Government Trade Unions says that the trust placed in the new National People’s Power (NPP) government...
Budget 2025: Harsha accuses Govt of shifting ideological stance
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva raised concerns in Parliament yesterday (17), accusing the government of continuing the previous administration’s...
Health professionals dismayed over Budget 2025 salary revisions
There are heated discussions going on between several groups of high-ranking public servants on social media regarding the salary revisions proposed in this...
Namal indicted over Rs. 70 Million misappropriation allegation, granted bail
The Colombo High Court today (18) served indictments against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa over alleged misappropriation of Rs. 70...
