Year: 2025
Public Security Minister denies increase in crime rate
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala assured Parliament yesterday (27) that there has been no significant increase in crime rates in the country recently....
Confidential report on Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder submitted to Court
A confidential report pertaining to the murder of underworld figure, Ganeemulla Sanjeewa, has been submitted to the court by the Colombo Crimes Division...
Doctors warn of looming malnutrition crisis
The Doctors’ Trade Union Alliance for Medical and Civil Rights has raised concerns over the country’s escalating food inflation, warning that it could...
PM reveals foreign travel expenses of former presidents
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has disclosed the total expenditure on foreign trips of four former presidents. Making a statement in parliament today (27),...
Gnanasara Thera alleges inhumane treatment in prison
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera claimed that he was subjected to inhumane treatment during his time in...
Handunnetti opposes tax on digital services
Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti has voiced strong opposition to the 15 percent value-added tax (VAT) to be imposed on digital service providers. In...
What will happen to NPP govt. after LG polls? – Ideas Front
A reduced vote of between 35 or 40 per cent for the National People’s Power (NPP) at the upcoming local government polls will...
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget: Balancing fiscal discipline and economic growth
Sri Lanka’s 2025 budget, presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, lays out an ambitious roadmap for economic recovery following the financial crisis of...
Ranil heads to India to address pressing global challenges with Modi
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to engage in a crucial discussion on international affairs. ...
Trump says US will sell $5 million ‘gold card’ to wealthy foreigners
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US would sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the right to live and...
