Month: July 2025
Trade unions rally against Public Administration Minister
A coalition of fourteen trade unions representing Development Officers has issued a stern warning of impending trade union action, accusing the Minister of...
Cardinal under fire for comments on same-sex marriage
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith’s public remarks questioning same-sex marriage have triggered a wave of backlash in Sri Lanka, with LGBTQ+ activists, rights groups, and...
In sunny Sri Lanka, a shadow grows: Rising Vitamin D deficiency in children
A growing number of Sri Lankan children are suffering from Vitamin D deficiency due to increasingly sedentary lifestyles and a lack of exposure...
Relatives of the “missing” from Sri Lanka’s communal war speak out
By P.T. Sampanthar The second excavation phase of the Chemmani mass grave in northern Jaffna resumed on July 21, unearthing dozens more skeletons and...
Three-way battle for top post as Sri Lanka Athletics heads to crucial election
Sri Lanka Athletics (SLA) is poised for a rare three-cornered contest for its presidency at the upcoming 2025–2027 elections, marking a shift in...
Tsunami alerts from Japan to the US after powerful earthquake
A powerful 8.8-magnitude earthquake has triggered a series of tsunami warnings and evacuation orders stretching across Japan, the US west coast and parts...
Beedi tax hike triggers decline in license renewals and revenue, COPF told
A recent hike in the tobacco tax on beedi products has led to a sharp decline in license renewals and revenue collection, the...
Catholic Church warns Deputy Defence Minister may compromise Easter Attack investigations
Sri Lanka’s Catholic Church has raised concerns over Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara potentially influencing the ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday...
Sri Lanka Customs uncovers suspected tax evasion in BYD EV imports
Sri Lanka Customs has detained nearly 1,000 Chinese-made BYD electric vehicles at the Colombo Port amid suspicions of tax underpayment due to discrepancies...
Australia U19 women’s cricket team set for six-match tour in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka Cricket will host the Australia Under-19 Women’s Team in September 2025 for a six-match bilateral series aimed at developing youth talent...
