Month: October 2025
Threats by drunks, thugs force closure of Dayagama regional hospital
Threats by drunks and thugs have forced the indefinite closure of the regional hospital at Dayagama in Nuwara Eliya. The district’s director of...
Govt’s assurances on school closures met with skepticism by teacher unions
Teacher unions have called on the public not to take Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya’s assurances at face value, stating...
Parliamentary Committee reviews emergency coal purchases
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development has launched a detailed review into the emergency coal purchases and annual procurement plans...
Putin says he will never bow to US but concedes sanctions may cause ‘some losses’
Vladimir Putin has said Russia will never bow to US pressure but conceded new sanctions could cause some economic pain, as China and...
Lahiru Achintha strikes gold for Sri Lanka at Asian Youth Games 2025
Sri Lanka’s rising middle-distance star Lahiru Achintha produced a stunning run to claim the gold medal in the Boys’ 1500m at the Asian...
Shortage of resources hampers influenza testing in state hospitals
Sri Lanka’s state hospitals are facing serious challenges in conducting influenza testing, with a severe shortage of resources forcing patients to seek costly...
Chamara Sampath reveals reason for Ananda Wijepala’s expulsion from police
MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has referred the circumstances leading to the expulsion of Ananda Wijepala, the present public security minister, from the police....
Strong umbrella, strong nation, strong future
By Dr. Nadee DissanayakeColombo in the rain is always a striking scene. Crowds hurry down Galle Road, dodging puddles, while buses spray sheets...
Mohsin Naqvi in big trouble as BCCI, Sri Lanka, Afghanistan join forces over Asia Cup trophy drama
The Asia Cup Trophy remains at the Asian Cricket Council headquarters in Dubai as Mohsin Naqvi defies handing it to the BCCI, if...
Chamara Sampath alleges racket in Ponni Rice imports
A group of importers loyal to the trade minister and the government imported Ponni Rice on the same morning a gazette was issued,...
