Year: 2025
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...
Former Foreign Secretary highlights Sri Lanka’s failure to leverage middle-power nations
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Ravinatha Aryasinha, said that Sri Lanka has “neglected” relationships with middle-power countries. He noted that...
TU action disrupt healthcare and postal services
An indefinite strike has been launched today by allied health professionals across 31 hospitals under the Western Provincial Council, protesting against the controversial...
Prophet Jerome Fernando is back in Australia after 9 years; special services begin this weekend in Melbourne!
Prophet Jerome Fernando received a warm welcome at the Melbourne International Airport, as he arrived in Australia to lead a special series of...
Pre-trial conference in Lakshman Yapa bribery case set for Sept. 7
The Colombo High Court today (20) fixed a pre-trial conference for September 7 in the bribery case filed against former Minister of Investment...
BIA licence counter foils scam; no three-wheeler permits for tourists
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake this morning (20) told Parliament that the international driving licence counter at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) had prevented...
Sri Lanka clinch all titles at South Asia Regional Badminton Championship
Sri Lanka’s young badminton stars produced a flawless display at the South Asia Regional Badminton Championship 2025 in Bhutan. They won all three...
Judicial interference in case involving senior cabinet minister
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has alleged that a judge scheduled to hear a court case involving a senior cabinet...
Gambling u-turn: NPP General Secretary says they must accept reality
The National People’s Power (NPP), now in charge of governing the country, must confront the realities of gambling in Sri Lanka, despite previously...
