Month: May 2025
State sector still mired in corruption – Lal Kantha
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has condemned the state sector as a “den of thieves,” claiming it remains riddled with corruption despite the administration’s...
Bimal hints at imminent cabinet reshuffle
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake has indicated that a cabinet reshuffle may take place in the near future. Speaking during...
PM holds emergency meeting with North-East MPs
In the face of strong opposition from the residents of the Northern Province and Tamil public representatives, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka...
Chaos, warnings, and the waiting game on corruption
By our Political Editor The 16th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s War Victory Day on 18 May was meant to be a moment of...
Trump’s trade tariffs pose hidden threats to Sri Lankan economy
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war primarily targeted global economic heavyweights like China and the European Union, its ripple effects are being...
Govt suspends Sri Lanka Rugby, installs task Force to oversee reforms
In a significant shake-up to the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has suspended the organisation’s registration with immediate...
IMF awaits electricity tariff reforms before approving Sri Lanka’s fourth review
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has made it clear that the approval of Sri Lanka’s fourth review under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF)...
CC rejects President’s Auditor General nominee for second time
The Constitutional Council has, for the second time, rejected the nomination of Mr. H.T.P. Chandana for the post of Auditor General. Mr. Chandana,...
UNP sets strict selection criteria for Local Government members
The United National Party (UNP) has announced its decision to appoint representatives to local government bodies solely based on the percentage of votes...
Over 4,600 health professionals have migrated since 2022 – Health Minister
A total of 4,642 Sri Lankan healthcare professionals have migrated to foreign countries between 2022 and 2025, Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said....
