Year: 2025
Trump threatens 50% tariffs on EU and 25% penalties on smart phones
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Friday threatened a 50% tax on all imports from the European Union as well a 25%...
Battle for CMC: Govt strikes deals in Colombo with the support of former Governor
The National People’s Power (NPP)-led government is making every effort—regardless of cost—to secure control over the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Despite holding the...
NPP in talks with rival parties to secure control of local bodies despite past pledges
The National People’s Power (NPP), which has long vowed to break away from traditional political alliances, is now in talks with several established...
‘We want land, not apartments’: Estate workers reject Govt’s housing offer
Marking International Tea Day with a call for justice rather than celebration, a group of estate workers staged a protest in front of...
State sector still mired in corruption – Lal Kantha
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has condemned the state sector as a “den of thieves,” claiming it remains riddled with corruption despite the administration’s...
Bimal hints at imminent cabinet reshuffle
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake has indicated that a cabinet reshuffle may take place in the near future. Speaking during...
PM holds emergency meeting with North-East MPs
In the face of strong opposition from the residents of the Northern Province and Tamil public representatives, the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka...
Chaos, warnings, and the waiting game on corruption
By our Political Editor The 16th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s War Victory Day on 18 May was meant to be a moment of...
Trump’s trade tariffs pose hidden threats to Sri Lankan economy
While U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war primarily targeted global economic heavyweights like China and the European Union, its ripple effects are being...
Govt suspends Sri Lanka Rugby, installs task Force to oversee reforms
In a significant shake-up to the administration of Sri Lanka Rugby, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has suspended the organisation’s registration with immediate...
