Year: 2025
Moragoda proposes India take lead in Sri Lanka’s post-cyclone reconstruction
Milinda Moragoda, founder of the Pathfinder Foundation, has called on India to take a leading role in Sri Lanka’s post-disaster reconstruction, proposing Japan...
Doctors sound alarm on eye infection threat in cyclone shelters
The College of Ophthalmologists has warned of a heightened risk of eye infections in safe shelters housing people affected by Cyclone Ditwah, urging...
Relief measures urgently needed for educators – CTU
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the government to introduce an urgent relief loan program for teachers and principals affected by...
Nuwara Eliya Panthers beat Trinco Sharks to claim first CGL Championship
The Nuwara Eliya Panthers captured the inaugural Ceylon Golf League title, winning Sri Lanka’s first-ever league-format golf event after a closely contested final...
Cyclone Ditwah damage to slow Sri Lanka’s fiscal consolidation, Moody’s says
Sri Lanka’s efforts to stabilize its finances after last year’s debt default will face new setbacks as the government increases spending to address...
Trump lambasts ‘weak’ and ‘decaying’ Europe and hints at walking away from Ukraine
Donald Trump has hinted he could walk away from supporting Ukraine as he doubled down on his administration’s recent criticism of Europe, describing...
Bandaranaike Foundation donates Rs. 250 million to support post-Ditwah rebuilding
The Bandaranaike Memorial National Foundation has contributed Rs. 250 million to the government to assist national recovery efforts following the emergency situation triggered...
Stress, medication disruption increase cardiac risk for cyclone survivors
Cardiologist Dr. Gotabhaya Ranasinghe has warned that the risk of heart attacks and other cardiovascular emergencies can increase by around 40% following sudden...
Indian reports reveal Sri Lanka was alerted to Cyclone Ditwah weeks before impact
Sri Lanka received early warnings about Cyclone Ditwah from the Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) as early as November 13, Indian media reports have...
TNA calls for independent probe into custodial death
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has demanded an independent investigation into the death of 23-year-old Sivanesharasha Rinoshan, who died while in...
