Month: August 2025
UN raises alarm over continued detention of Rohingya refugees in Lanka
The United Nations Resident Representative to Sri Lanka, Marc-André Franche, has voiced concern over the continued detention of a group of Rohingya refugees...
Ranil expected to return to Parliament, says former MP
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is expected to make a return to Parliament, according to remarks made by former MP Premnath C....
Cabinet approves Rs. 250 m mental health program targeting youth
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday approved the implementation of a special program to address rising mental health challenges, particularly among schoolchildren, adolescents,...
New Customs Director-General linked to red-flagged container case – Mujibur
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman claims that newly appointed Director-General of Sri Lanka Customs Seevali Arukgoda was named in the findings...
Opposition rallies behind protesters facing state harassment
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa held a meeting yesterday (27) with leaders and representatives of opposition parties at the Opposition Leader’s office in Colombo,...
Vaas warns against dilution of Sri Lanka’s coaching standards
Former Sri Lankan fast bowling legend Chaminda Vaas has raised serious concerns about the integrity of the country’s cricket coaching system, cautioning against...
Potato and onion import taxes soar
The Ministry of Finance has announced a significant hike in the Special Commodity Levy on imported potatoes and big onions, effective from 26...
Strike action launched by SLTB unions
Several trade unions affiliated with the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) commenced trade union action from midnight yesterday (27), raising concerns over a...
President should also face investigation over helicopter use
Historian Professor Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri says that the current government should also be concerned about the legal case filed against former President Ranil...
Over 250 lives lost to drowning this year
A total of 257 people have died in drowning incidents across the country so far this year, according to figures released by the...
