Year: 2025
NPP fails to deliver on pledge to repurpose ministerial bungalows
Nearly nine months after sweeping into office with promises of a clean break from past political privilege, the National People’s Power (NPP)-led government...
Sri Lankan racing prodigy Yevan David wins at wet Hockenheim in Euroformula
Motopark’s Yevan David and Jose Garfias won Euroformula’s two Sunday races at Hockenheim. Shawn Rashid lined up on reversed-grid pole for the wet...
Indian Ocean Region: Missed opportunity for Sri Lankan leadership
By Damintha Gunasekera The Indian Ocean Region—home to 35% of the world’s population across 36 nations—stands as the backbone of global commerce. With...
State veterinary surgeons launch token strike
The State Veterinary Surgeons’ Association commenced a token strike this morning (9), citing alleged interference by the Secretary to the Ministry of Agriculture...
Vesak pardon blunder: Minister warns of prior incidents
A special investigation is underway into the release of an inmate from Anuradhapura Prison who was not included in the list of prisoners...
Israeli forces seize Gaza-bound aid ship
Israeli forces seized the Gaza-bound aid ship Madleen and towed it to Israel, the Foreign Ministry said late Sunday, adding that the activists...
Pharma sector urges swift action to avert critical medicine shortage
As Sri Lanka faces a worsening shortage of essential medicines, the Sri Lanka Chamber of the Pharmaceutical Industry (SLCPI) has urged the Ministry...
Mbappe, Olise score as France beats Germany to secure third place in UEFA Nations League
Kylian Mbappe led France to a UEFA Nations League consolation before Spain and Portugal play the final on Sunday. The Real Madrid star...
Chamal Rajapaksa likely to be arrested over alleged fraudulent compensation claim
Chamal Rajapaksa, a former minister and senior member of the Rajapaksa family, is listed to be questioned by the police in the coming...
Rare Blue-and-Yellow Macaw stolen from Dehiwala Zoo worth over Rs. 500,000
A blue-and-yellow macaw, valued at over Rs. 500,000, has been stolen from a cage at the Dehiwala National Zoological Gardens on the night...
