Month: June 2025

250 Articles
Politics

NPP to form cross-party alliance of honest politicians, says Govt MP

The National People’s Power (NPP) aims to form a broad people’s front by uniting individuals of integrity from across major political parties, MP...

World

Russia, China, Pakistan ‘strongly condemn’ US attacks. Here’s what they said

Iranian allies, including China and Russia, condemned attacks launched by the US on Iranian nuclear sites late Saturday. The UN Security Council met...

Sports

Hong Kong run riot to crush Sri Lanka 78-7

Hong Kong China produced a ruthless, clinical performance to crush the Sri Lanka Tuskers by 78 points (nine goals, three tries) to 7...

Sri Lanka

AG’s Dept concludes 600 criminal investigations in five months

The Attorney General’s Department has wrapped up investigations into nearly 600 criminal cases during the first five months of 2025, marking a significant...

Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka thanks India for evacuation support in Iran

Sri Lanka has extended its sincere gratitude to India for assisting in the evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran, amid escalating tensions...

Sri Lanka

Bribery Commission probes neurosurgery scandal, urges public to come forward

The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has urged patients and the public to come forward with information related to neurosurgical...

Sri Lanka

Plantation workers demand land ownership in Hatton protest

Several civil society groups and the Up Country People’s Land Rights Movement staged a protest in Hatton this week, calling on the government...

Opinion

Burning worlds, reigning on ashes

By Tisaranee Gunasekara “A forever war is beneficial to Netanyahu. People feel like they are always in danger like they always need him....

Business

Singaporean investor threatens shutdown over export restrictions

A Singaporean company that invested US$ 8 million in a foam mattress manufacturing plant in Sri Lanka has threatened to shut down operations,...

Sports

Asia Rugby Championship 2025 Preview – Sri Lanka vs Hong Kong China

Hong Kong China hosts Sri Lanka on Sunday, 22 June at the Kai Tak Youth Sports Ground, which is the defending champions’ only...