Year: 2025
Custodial death of youth: Evidence recording to begin 16 May
The recording of evidence in the magisterial inquiry into the death of a youth while in the custody of the Welikada police will...
India-Pakistan standoff sparks fears for Sri Lanka’s key economic sectors
Escalating military tensions between India and Pakistan are beginning to send shockwaves across South Asia, with Sri Lanka’s vital tourism and shipping industries...
Journalists decry new restrictions on access to Cabinet press briefings
Sri Lankan journalists have strongly condemned the government’s recent decision to restrict access to weekly Cabinet media briefings only to those carrying official...
FSP accuses Govt of blocking May Day rally at Hyde Park
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused the government of deliberately attempting to disrupt its May Day rally through last-minute bureaucratic obstructions, despite...
JVP govt “dangerously unprepared” for security threats
A powerful political force is reemerging in Sri Lanka’s security landscape, and government insiders are increasingly concerned about what will happen next. Dilith...
More US energy imports on the table for Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in discussions with United States trade authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both engagements yielding...
Sri Lanka’s oldest bodybuilder wins gold at GPBI championship
In an inspiring display of strength and determination, Sri Lanka’s oldest competitive bodybuilder, Nishantha Perera, has claimed another gold medal at the prestigious...
Pakistan claims it has ‘credible intelligence’ India will strike within 36 hours
Tensions between India and Pakistan have escalated further after a top Pakistani official claimed early Wednesday it has “credible intelligence” that New Delhi...
NPP will appoint president through parliament if Govt falls – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe has stated that should the current administration be ousted by public pressure, the National People’s Power (NPP)...
Insulin shortage hits public hospitals despite Govt assurances
Despite recent assurances from Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa that Sri Lanka maintains a three-and-a-half-month reserve of insulin, a critical shortage of key...
