Year: 2025
Dengue control efforts stalled as key post remains vacant
The National Dengue Control Unit is facing a critical slowdown in operations following the retirement of its Director, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera, last week....
Rumours swirl over PM ouster
Social media reports have surfaced suggesting that discussions are underway within political circles to remove Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya from office, potentially...
Silent epidemic: Up to 3,000 Sri Lankans diagnosed with lung cancer each year
Specialist doctors at the National Chest Hospital in Welisara have sounded the alarm over a steep rise in lung cancer cases across Sri...
Underworld figure ‘Valas Kata’ critically injured after daring prison escape attempt
Thilina Sampath, also known as ‘Valas Kata’, a close aide of notorious underworld leader Manudinu Padmasiri Perera alias Kehelbaddara Padme, suffered serious injuries...
Plot to assassinate ‘Harak Kata’ in court uncovered: Contract killer disguised as journalist deployed
A chilling assassination plot targeting notorious underworld figure, ‘Harak Kata’, was foiled following a police investigation that uncovered a plan to kill him...
Before Trump-Putin talks, Ukraine rules out ‘gifting land to occupier’
With US and Russian leaders set to meet in Alaska next week, Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy warns deals without his country will not...
Finance Ministry officials unaware of President’s proposed tax
Senior officials at the Ministry of Finance say they were unaware of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s announcement in Parliament on Thursday (7) regarding...
State officials flouting law in arrests, says HR Commissioner
Human Rights Commissioner Nimal G. Punchihewa has raised concerns over serious legal violations in some recent arrests, urging state officials to uphold both...
NPP eyes decades in power, hints Deputy Minister
The current National People’s Power (NPP) administration does not see itself as a short-term government, but one prepared to lead Sri Lanka for...
Govt to import 2,000 cabs while citizens struggle under crushing vehicle taxes
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has announced plans to import 2,000 cabs to tackle a persistent shortage of...
