Month: June 2025
Israel confirms agreement to ceasefire proposal
Iran and Israel are reported to have agreed to a ceasefire following 12 days of exchanging intense air strikes, including a “last minute”...
No real economic reforms underway in Sri Lanka, says Colombo Uni don
Sri Lanka is not undergoing any real economic reforms at present, but is instead merely following the conditions set out by the International...
Opposition slams ‘arbitrary’ measures against civil servants
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has accused the Government of bypassing established institutional protocols in its handling of legal action against senior prison...
13 Chinese cybercrime suspects escape immigration custody
Thirteen Chinese nationals held at the Welisara Immigration Detention Centre for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities have escaped custody, the Tourist Police said....
Court orders SLMC to probe doctor over alleged false medical report on Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court has directed the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) to submit a report on any disciplinary action taken against Dr....
Trump announces a ceasefire in Iran-Israel war, but status remains unclear as Iran fires missiles
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates (AP) — U.S. President Donald Trump announced that Israel and Iran had agreed to a “complete and total ceasefire,”...
US visa applicants face stricter social media checks
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced a significant tightening of its visa screening process, now requiring all temporary visa applicants to...
JVP-NPP should learn difference between “marine research” & “surveillance”
By Kusal Perera There’s now an apparent stand-off between the UN FAO and the Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Herath on the request made...
Overseas Job contracts must be certified – SLBFE
Starting July 1, Sri Lankans seeking foreign employment in non-domestic sectors for the first time will be required to certify their employment contracts...
Teachers face two-month salary delay, unions warn of TU action
Teachers and principals across Sri Lanka have not received their salaries for the past two months, prompting strong protests from education unions and...
