Year: 2025
Sri Lanka crush Bangladesh by 99 runs to seal ODI series
Sri Lanka stormed to a 99-run win over Bangladesh in the third and final ODI at Pallekele on Tuesday, sealing the three-match series...
Pelwatte Sugar: Drivers protest over two-month delay in allowance payments
A group of drivers and transport workers attached to the Pelwatte Sugar Industries staged a protest on Monday in front of the factory,...
Medical specialists urge Health Ministry to address misinformation on complex medical procedures
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) has urged the Ministry of Health to initiate an expert investigation into recent public criticisms targeting complex...
Sri Lanka among top 3 summer getaways, according to Emirates search data
Sri Lanka is among the top three summer destinations for travel in July and August, according to the latest booking data of Emirates,...
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserve assets decline
Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserve assets have decreased by US$ 206 million to US$ 6.08 billion in June 2025, data released by the...
US tariffs could cost Sri Lanka 50,000 jobs
Sri Lanka’s export-driven economy may be on the brink of a major setback, with the Free Trade Zone Manufacturers’ Association (FTZMA) warning that...
Sri Lanka’s outdated laws choke e-commerce, stranding thousands of parcels at Customs
Thousands of parcels ordered by Sri Lankan consumers from global e-commerce platforms such as TEMU, AliExpress, and eBay remain stranded at Sri Lanka...
Opposition considers no-confidence motion against Speaker
A coalition of opposition parties is reportedly preparing to table a no-confidence motion against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, with a final...
Sri Lanka to introduce property taxes in 2027
Sri Lanka will introduce a nationwide property tax system by the first quarter of 2027, as part of the government’s ongoing fiscal reform...
Nurses’ Union warns of staff shortage following retirement age cut
The Public Service United Nurses’ Union has expressed concern that the government’s move to reduce the mandatory retirement age for nurses to 60...
