Year: 2025
76 migrants dead, dozens missing after boat sinks off Yemen
At least 76 people have been killed and dozens are missing after a boat carrying mostly Ethiopian migrants sank off Yemen, in the...
US embassy looks into NPP’s infiltration of youth clubs
The US embassy in Colombo has inquired into the current activities of youth clubs, political sources said, following claims in society that they...
Joseph Stalin walks out of meeting chaired by PM
Several teachers’ unions walked out in protest from an Education Ministry briefing on proposed educational reforms, chaired by subject minister, prime minister Harini...
India–Sri Lanka power link in limbo amid confusion and delays
The status of the India-Sri Lanka electricity grid connectivity project remains unclear amid conflicting signals from Sri Lankan authorities. Despite media reports suggesting...
Foreign nationals impact tourism in Arugam Bay: Concerns over unlawful business practices
Arugam Bay is famous for its beautiful coastline and great surfing spots. It has been an important part of Sri Lanka’s tourism for...
Muslim health workers targeted by hijab ban in Trincomalee
MP Rishad Bathiudeen, the leader of the All-Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), has urged health minister Nalinda Jayatissa to immediately intervene and protect the...
Minister booed off stage for politicizing youth councils
Minister of Plantation Industries Samantha Vidyaratna was jeered at an event in Badulla on Saturday (02). The incident took place during a District...
US tariff cut linked to security deal? UNP presses Govt for transparency
The United National Party (UNP) has welcomed the reduction in reciprocal tariffs imposed on Sri Lanka by the United States, while urging the...
Electricity Consumers’ Union lodges complaint over power disconnection without issuing printed bill
The Secretary of the Electricity Consumers’ Union, Sanjeewa Dhammika, has lodged a written complaint with the Public Utilities Commission, stating that the Ceylon...
Bill to abolish special privileges of former Presidents gazetted
A bill to abolish the special privileges granted to former Presidents and their families was published in a gazette notification on Thursday (31)....
