Month: August 2025
UN condemns Sri Lanka’s continued use of anti-terror law
The United Nations has condemned Sri Lanka for its continued use of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), despite repeated assurances from the...
Ahead of summit, Trump questions what’s changed about Putin
President Donald Trump has often bragged about his warm relationship with Russia’s Vladimir Putin. But in the months leading up to the leaders’...
Navin calls for Wasantha’s resignation over PM row
Former Minister Navin Dissanayake has called on Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe to resign from the Cabinet, for breaching the principle of collective Cabinet responsibility...
Ongoing exodus of top officials continues with JEDB chairman’s resignation
Jayantha Thilakarathne, chairman of the Janatha Estate Development Board (JEDB), has resigned from his post, effective 15 August. His departure marks the latest...
Israeli gunfire kills at least 25 in Gaza as Netanyahu says he will allow Palestinians to leave
Netanyahu wants to realize Trump’s vision of relocating much of Gaza’s population through what he refers to as “voluntary migration” and what critics...
State bank employees protest in Nuwara Eliya
State bank employees staged a protest on 12 August in front of the Nuwara Eliya Post Office, calling for urgent reforms to address...
Sri Lanka faces another deadly year for elephants
Sri Lanka is expected to see a rise in elephant deaths this year due to prolonged drought conditions and ongoing environmental pressures, the...
Five Chinese nationals to be deported for alleged cyber fraud attempt
Five Chinese nationals were detained at Katunayake Airport on Wednesday (13) after authorities confirmed they attempted to enter Sri Lanka to commit cyber...
Public given direct line to IGP via WhatsApp
The Police yesterday rolled out a dedicated WhatsApp number (071 859 8888) enabling the public to lodge complaints and flag urgent issues directly...
NPP’s sluice gate spectacle
An opening ceremony for a newly constructed sluice gate in a reservoir was held recently under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Agriculture...
