Year: 2025
Hapag-Lloyd meets with Sri Lanka Ports Authority leadership
A high-level delegation from Hapag-Lloyd, one of the world’s leading shipping lines, met with the Sri Lanka Port Authority’s (SLPA) Chairman Admiral Sirimewan...
Traffic cops to get body cameras in Rs. 5 Bn overhaul
The police are planning to equip traffic policemen with body-worn cameras (BWCs) as part of their ongoing efforts to improve law enforcement practices...
India edge New Zealand to win the Champions Trophy 2025
India won the ICC Champions Trophy 2025 Final in Dubai, beating New Zealand by four wickets. They made 254/6, with KL Rahul and...
Police probe ex-ruling politicians over state land frauds
Police are investigating accusations against a number of former ruling politicians that they had forged documents and sold state-owned land in many areas....
IMF MD congratulates Prez AKD on economic progress
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Kristalina Georgieva, has congratulated Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the country’s remarkable...
Adani power projects not cancelled, says Energy Minister
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody today said that the wind power project planned with India’s Adani Group has not been officially canceled. The...
The Challenges of Sri Lanka’s Ageing Population: Economic, Health, and Social Struggles
By Sasanka De Silva Sri Lanka is facing a significant demographic shift as its population ages rapidly. Currently, about 12.3% to 12.4% of...
Ex-JVP PS member prevented from taking over state land
A group led by a former Pradeshiya Sabha member of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had been prevented from taking over a state-owned...
PSA calls to revoke Ranil’s civic rights
The People’s Struggle Alliance has called on the government to revoke the civic rights of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, citing findings from the...
Tuition ban for 2024 (2025) O/L Exam from 11 March
The Department of Examinations has announced a prohibition on all tuition classes, seminars, workshops, and online assistance platforms for students preparing for the...
