Year: 2025
The heavyweight boxing legend ‘Big George’ no more!
George Foreman, the legendary two-time world heavyweight boxing champion and successful entrepreneur, passed away on 21 March 2025 at the age of 76....
CBSL updates list of prohibited pyramid schemes
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a special notice regarding prohibited pyramid schemes. According to the notice, the CBSL has...
Wasantha Samarasinghe contradicts himself: Video played in House
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has made contradictory references to a relief package for the New Year proposed for recipients of state relief. This was...
Verbal abuse of schoolchildren by teachers on the rise
Schoolchildren are increasingly becoming verbally abused by their teachers, said the National Child Protection Authority. The NCPA has received many complaints that teachers...
Finance Secretary to step down to accept posting to Manila?
It is reported that Mahinda Siriwardena has decided to step down from his position as the Secretary to the Ministry of Finance in...
Debunking the myth of militant Buddhism: A defense of Sri Lanka’s ethical legacy
By Palitha Ariyarathna The characterization of Theravāda Buddhism, particularly in Sri Lanka, as militant is a distortion of its historical trajectory and core...
Sri Lanka’s agriculture in crisis as rice, tea, and coconut productions drop while prices rise
Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector is going through a severe crisis, with a significant drop in the production of major crops such as rice,...
Sri Lanka faces alarming rise in rape and domestic violence
Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of Police Renuka Jayasundara has shared concerning statistics regarding sexual harassment and domestic violence in the country, shedding light...
KKR, RCB kick off IPL 2025
Kolkata Knight Riders and Royal Challengers Bengaluru are all set to kick off the new season of the Indian Premier League with an...
Minister succumbs to union pressure, agrees to give Port workers major benefits
Port trade unions have reached an agreement with the subject Minister regarding several concessions, including a Rs 100,000 increase in the annual bonus...
