Year: 2025
Anuradhapura’s ancient reservoirs and paddy lands falling prey to corruption
A large-scale racket involving the illegal reclamation and sale of ancient reservoirs and paddy lands surrounding the sacred city of Anuradhapura has come...
Govt. told to implement a property tax – Ranawaka
The IMF has suggested the implementation of a property tax from 2027-28, claimed former minister Champika Ranawaka. However, the government is yet to...
Ranil’s bar permits are legal, finance secretary tells court
Finance secretary has submitted a sworn affidavit to courts, admitting the legality of bar permits issued during the presidency of Ranil Wickremesinghe, claimed...
Purpose of cabinet subcommittee for 10 solar panel projects questioned
A cabinet subcommittee has been appointed for a mere 10 solar panel projects even though around 2,000 entrepreneurs are registered under the Sustainable...
Ruling party MPs implicated in illegal road plan in Knuckles
In a development raising serious environmental concerns, government-linked politicians and business interests are reportedly advancing illegal access through Sri Lanka’s Knuckles Conservation Forest,...
Areca nut and tobacco linked to alarming surge in oral cancer cases in Sri Lanka
Nine oral cancer cases are reported daily in Sri Lanka due to the widespread use of betel quid, while three deaths occur each...
Hingurakgoda NPP Councillor arrested for threatening Police
Police on Tuesday night (o4) arrested a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) serving on the Hingurakgoda Pradeshiya Sabha (PS) for allegedly...
NPP enjoying kickbacks from food importers at farmers’ expense
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says that the National People’s Power (NPP) government is fostering a cartel of politically connected food importers at...
Premadasa backs India’s bid for permanent UNSC seat
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has expressed strong support for India’s long-standing bid for a permanent seat on the United Nations Security...
Environment Ministry admits it was unaware of Hambantota elephant drive
The Ministry of Environment has ordered the immediate suspension of an unapproved operation to drive wild elephants from villages into forest reserves in...
