Month: December 2025
NPP-led local councils face budget defeats in Dambulla and Puttalam
The Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha, led by the National People’s Power (NPP), saw its budget rejected for the second time on Monday, with 14...
Ranil advocates for digitising Sri Lanka’s iconic films
Former President and United National Party (UNP) Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for renewed efforts to preserve Sri Lanka’s classic films, urging that...
Sri Lanka steps up preparations for 2028 Olympic Games
Sri Lanka’s Olympic authorities called for greater discipline, transparency and performance focus as the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOC Sri Lanka)...
CTU demands clarity over conflicting figures on cyclone-affected schoolchildren
Secretary of the Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) Joseph Stalin has raised concerns over significant discrepancies in government and United Nations assessments of how...
Thai PM dissolves parliament to ‘return power to people’
Thailand has dissolved parliament after nearly a week of fresh clashes along its border with Cambodia, with a general election to be called...
SLFP talks end in deadlock as dispute over key posts persists
A high-level meeting of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) aimed at resolving the party’s internal power struggle ended without agreement this week,...
Disaster relief applications need recommendation by Praja Shakthi committees
Applications for disaster relief assistance should be submitted to the respective divisional secretary on recommendation by the Praja Shakthi committee and on approval...
Worst devastation during Anura Kumara’s presidency – prelate
Sri Lanka witnessed its worst devastation during the present presidency of Anura Kumara Dissanayake, said chief incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Vihara Ven. Walawahengunawewe...
Future SJB Govt will not oppose President’s relief measures – Marikkar
A future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) government would not take action against President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over any financial assistance he has extended...
LTL Holdings lauds CEB workers for rapid repairs after Cyclone Ditwah damage
Engineers and technical staff of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and its affiliated institutions restored electricity supply across Sri Lanka with remarkable speed...
