Year: 2025
Sri Lanka’s recovery remains fragile as poverty persists – World Bank
Sri Lanka’s recovery from its worst financial crisis in decades remains fragile, incomplete, and deeply unequal, a new report by the World Bank...
End of independent oversight? Police Commission to lose key powers
A gazette notification is expected to be issued in the coming days, transferring the authority over the transfer and promotion of senior police...
Colombo gears up for Asian Sevens Series
Colombo is set to host the second leg of the prestigious Asian Sevens Series, with matches scheduled for 18 and 19 October at...
Sri Lanka’s government doctors protest against political interference
Government doctors in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province are staging demonstrations today (07) outside all major hospitals, protesting what they allege is ongoing political...
Mahinda Rajapaksa must face treason charges – Sarath Fonseka
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has called for urgent legal action against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accusing him of serious wrongdoing during and after...
Sri Lanka sees rising HIV infections among youth
Health authorities in Sri Lanka have raised concerns over a troubling increase in HIV infections among young people aged 15 to 29, with...
Ayurveda medical officers threaten nationwide strike
Government ayurveda medical officers have issued a warning of a countrywide agitation and potential strike unless their additional service allowance, introduced earlier this...
Postal workers and Postmaster General clash over overtime allegations
Postal trade unions across Sri Lanka have announced plans to wear black armbands on October 9 in protest against recent remarks by the...
Global renewable energy generation surpasses coal for first time
The world’s wind and solar farms have generated more electricity than coal plants for the first time this year, marking a turning point...
Sri Lanka’s government school enrolment drops by almost 87,000 in one year
Sri Lanka’s government school system lost nearly 87,000 students in 2023, a new report released by the Ministry of Education revealed. The Education...
