Year: 2025
Opposition’s voice being silenced in parliament – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday charged that the government is deliberately curtailing the time allocated to the opposition in parliament to raise issues...
Thousands of students face uncertainty as teacher training admissions delayed
A significant delay in admissions to teacher training colleges has left around 8,000 students who passed their Advanced Level exams in 2023 and...
More than 10% of Gaza’s population has been killed or injured, former Israeli military chief says
The former chief of the Israeli military said more than 1 in 10 Palestinians in the enclave have been killed or injured since...
Sri Lanka’s youth in a “helpless” state, says UNP Chairman
United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Wajira Abeywardena has raised concerns over the “helpless” condition of Sri Lanka’s younger generation, noting...
Sri Lanka’s medium-term financial confidence wavers amid global trade uncertainty
Sri Lanka’s financial system faces renewed uncertainty, as confidence in its medium-term stability declined slightly, driven by heightened global macroeconomic risks and geopolitical...
Emmy Awards 2025: Complete winners list
Television’s biggest stars were honored at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards. Television’s biggest stars were celebrated at the 77th Primetime Emmy Awards on...
Price controls impact Keeri Samba availability in Pettah
Rice wholesalers in Colombo’s Pettah market have halted the sale of Keeri Samba rice as producers are supplying the variety at prices higher...
Hakeem slams Govt’s response to Israeli strikes, calls it a “disgrace”
Rauff Hakeem, a senior Sri Lankan parliamentarian and leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), has slammed the ruling National People’s Power...
Toothpaste, McDonald’s and Pepsi in the crosshairs as US-India tariff tensions heat up
(Reuters) – Dabur, Indian rival of Colgate-Palmolive, is making its toothpaste a test of nationalism by asking consumers to shun American brands, as...
Govt’s role is not to run businesses, says Industries Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industries, Sunil Handunneththi, has underscored that the government’s primary responsibility is to facilitate business activities rather than directly engaging...
