Year: 2025
One in five Sri Lankan students show signs of depression
A recent school health survey conducted by the Ministry of Health has brought to light troubling mental health trends among Sri Lankan students,...
Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission over compensation fraud
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa was arrested this morning (6) by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)...
Uproar in Parliament over scholarships from President’s Fund
Parliament descended into uproar this morning when Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harshana Rajakaruna defended himself against allegations of receiving financial assistance from...
BYD scandal: Importers may face penalties
Sri Lanka Customs will take action regarding discrepancies identified in the declared motor capacities of certain BYD electric vehicles imported into the country,...
AFC fines Sri Lankan footballer for displaying political message
The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has imposed a $2,000 fine on Sri Lankan footballer Mohamed Thilham for displaying a “Pray for Free Palestine”...
Sri Lanka–US trade talks ongoing, 20% tariff cut not yet finalised
Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha said that the proposed reduction of tariffs to 20% under ongoing trade...
Malawi and Zambia named as first nations in US pilot project requiring $15,000 visa bonds
The State Department says visa holders must arrive and depart the US via Boston Logan Airport, JFK Airport, and Dulles Airport. / Reuters
Ceylon Tea risking market share as African competitors benefit from lower tariffs
Sri Lanka’s tea exporters are bracing for a shifting competitive landscape in the United States market as new import tariffs come into effect...
GMOA threatens island-wide strike
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has issued a stern warning to the Ministry of Health, threatening to launch an island-wide strike if...
CCP advise JVP on timeline for Sri Lanka’s socio-political transformation
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has advised Sri Lanka’s Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) that meaningful transformation in the country requires a government to...
