Year: 2025
Trade groups reject Govt’s plan to privatise economic centres
Sri Lanka’s Joint Dedicated Economic Centres Limited and the Manning Trade Union have opposed a government plan to transfer the management of 14...
Missing paintings at National Art Gallery linked to ex-Minister’s in-law and casino mogul
A major controversy has emerged over the disappearance of 47 paintings of significant historical and artistic value from Sri Lanka’s National Art Gallery,...
Sports Minister defends Sri Lanka Cricket team, promises revival plans underway
In the aftermath of Sri Lanka’s recent T20 series defeat to Bangladesh, Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage has appealed for a more balanced...
Talks begin on possible change in opposition leadership
Discussions have reportedly commenced over a possible change in the position of Leader of the Opposition, it is learnt. Following a string of...
South Africa win World Rugby U20 Championship 2025 title
South Africa ended a 13-year wait for a second World Rugby U20 Championship title after beating New Zealand 23-15 in the final of...
Govt pushes ahead with education reforms amidst union backlash
The government has pressed forward with its education reform agenda despite mounting criticism from teacher unions over the lack of stakeholder consultation. Speaking...
Chief Justice Murdu Fernando to retire on July 27
Chief Justice Murdu Fernando is set to retire on July 27, upon reaching the mandatory retirement age of 65, marking the end of...
German investor abandons $100M Sri Lankan waste-to-energy project
A high-level meeting organized by the Central Province Governor’s Office to discuss a major waste-to-energy project was abruptly cancelled this week, prompting a...
Energy Ministry seeks Cabinet nod to cancel Indian LNG pact following Chinese tender award
Sri Lanka’s Energy Ministry has proposed to the Cabinet the cancellation of the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) signed last August with India’s Petronet...
40% of police officers suffer from non-communicable diseases – Acting IGP
Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya has raised concern over the growing prevalence of non-communicable diseases (NCDs) among Sri Lanka’s police...
