Year: 2025
Handunnetti calls Aswesuma programme ‘legal begging’
Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has stirred controversy by describing the Aswesuma welfare programme as a form of “legal begging.” Speaking...
Govt’s Mannar wind farm u-turn exposed as environmental hoax, activists charge
The Jana Aragala Movement says the government is attempting to deceive the public regarding its stance on the Mannar wind power project. Speaking...
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...
