Year: 2025
FSP alleges irregularities in coal tender, calls for investigation
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused the Sri Lankan government of serious irregularities in a recent coal procurement tender, raising concerns about...
Sri Lanka to establish seven new investment zones
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has unveiled plans to establish seven new investment zones across the country this year, in a major...
Postal workers’ strike continues for sixth day
Sri Lanka’s nationwide postal strike has entered its sixth consecutive day, with no sign of resolution as union leaders raise concerns over the...
Corporal punishment carries ‘multiple risks’ to children’s health, says WHO
An estimated 1.2bn children are subject to this ‘harmful practice’ each year, affecting physical and mental wellbeing, report finds. The World Health Organization...
GMOA to launch islandwide strike on August 25 over transfer dispute
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has accused Sri Lanka’s Health Ministry of seriously undermining the annual doctor transfer process, claiming nearly 10,000...
71 pc of families to receive Aswesuma, says minister
Nearly 71 percent of the country’s families depend on Aswesuma, said minister Upali Pannilage. He told parliament that around 3.7 million applications have...
Don’t expect magic in 5 yrs.; 20 yrs. needed to build country – Chaturanga Abeysinghe
Around 20 years are needed to bring about a full transformation in the country and no magic is possible within a period of...
Sarvajana Balaya takes forward Mahinda Rajapaksa’s vision – Dilith Jayaweera
Sarvajana Balaya aims to support the creation of a formidable force to take forward the vision of Mahinda Rajapaksa, said its leader Dilith...
Sri Lankan journalist’s questioning under PTA raises alarm over press freedom
A prominent Sri Lankan journalist was questioned recently by authorities under the country’s controversial anti-terrorism law, drawing strong condemnation from press freedom advocates....
Israel pounds Gaza, killing 81, as it begins assault to seize Gaza City
Attacks come as Israeli-induced famine grips the besieged Strip amid calls for Israel to accept a mediated truce. At least 81 Palestinians have...
