Month: September 2025
Govt ignoring workers’ concerns, say CEB unions
Trade unions at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have stepped up their industrial action and refused to participate in procurement and tender-related activities...
Britain, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolation
Britain, Canada and Australia announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine on Sunday, in an attempt to pile pressure on Israel as...
UK set to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday
The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday after Israel failed to meet the conditions set out by Keir Starmer...
S&P warns of holdout risk in SriLankan Airlines bond restructuring
S&P Global Ratings has warned that the ongoing restructuring of government-guaranteed SriLankan Airlines bonds could face complications from “holdout creditors.” The warning comes...
Kaduwela Mayor caught on tape threatening trade unionist
A video circulating widely on social media has captured Ranjan Jayalal, the current Mayor of Kaduwela and former General Secretary of the Lanka...
Sajith congratulates UNP on 79th anniversary, warns of threats to democracy
Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa extended his congratulations to the United National Party (UNP) on the occasion of...
Sri Lanka records nearly 2,000 road deaths in 2024
Sri Lanka has recorded 1,960 road fatalities so far this year, police revealed at a special media briefing held in Colombo on Saturday...
Bangladesh defeat Sri Lanka in Super Fours thriller at Asia Cup
Attacking half-centuries from Saif Hassan and Towhid Hridoy helped Bangladesh stun Sri Lanka by four wickets in the opening Super Four match at...
Indian actor Vijay says Prabhakaran showed ‘motherly affection’ to Eelam Tamils
In a move that is likely to stoke controversy, Tamizhaga Vettri Kazhagam (TVK) chief Vijay on Saturday racked up the Sri Lankan Tamil...
Bribery Commission flooded with requests for politicians’ asset details
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has seen a surge in Right to Information (RTI) applications seeking access to...
