Year: 2025
Sri Lanka trails behind even the poorest nations in education spending
Sri Lanka’s public expenditure on education continues to rank among the lowest in its income group, significantly trailing behind comparable developing economies, a...
SJB committee exploring UNP alliance to hand over report on Wednesday
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary and MP Ranjith Maddumabandara says that the committee tasked with exploring a potential alliance with the...
Sri Lanka’s Yevan David makes history with Euroformula rookie title
Yevan Ranasinghe David has redefined Sri Lanka’s presence on the global motorsport map, becoming the first-ever Sri Lankan to win the Euroformula Open...
Liquor manufacturers owe over Rs. 6 billion in unpaid excise taxes
A recent report issued by the National Audit Office has revealed that the total unpaid excise duties and penalty charges owed by five...
Estate worker wage talks stall as employers fail to attend meeting
A key meeting to finalise the proposed daily wage increase for estate workers from Rs. 1,350 to Rs. 1,700 was postponed on October...
Former President Wickremesinghe pays tribute to late Kenyan leader Raila Odinga
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended his condolences to Kenyan President Dr. William Samoel Ruto over the passing of former Kenyan...
Arresting thieves isn’t enough to revive Sri Lanka’s economy – Dilith
Leader of the Saarvajana Balaya, MP Dilith Jayaweera, has called for the creation of a state rooted in civic-minded enterprise as the foundation...
Millions across all 50 US states march in No Kings protests against Trump
Americans across all 50 states marched in protests against the Trump administration on Saturday, aligning behind a message that the country is sliding...
Government tax policy leaves tea sector reeling
Sri Lanka’s tea auction prices have fallen sharply for the second consecutive week, with rates dropping over Rs. 100 per kilogram, as exporters...
Court imposes travel ban on 10 Sri Lankan athletes
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama has issued an overseas travel ban on ten Sri Lankan athletes who failed to return to the...
