Year: 2025
Tokyo test for Sri Lanka’s javelin duo in World Athletics Qualifiers
Sri Lanka’s best hopes for a breakthrough at the World Athletics Championships 2025 hinge on javelin throwers Sumedha Ranasinghe and Rumesh Tharanga, who...
Sri Lankan student detained under PTA for Instagram post acquitted after 9 months
A Sri Lankan aviation student who spent nine months in detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over a social media post...
SJB launches probe into underperforming organizers ahead of new appointments
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has initiated a review of its party organizers amid concerns over poor election performance and weakening organizational strength....
Central Bank has room to cut rates but will be cautious, says governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has room to cut interest rates further but is treading carefully to preserve a buffer against...
CEB Engineers’ Union defies Govt, escalates industrial action
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has announced an escalation of its trade union action in protest against the government’s plan to...
Pro-NPP academic raises concerns over alleged luxury apartment purchase by Deputy Minister
Prominent Sri Lankan academic Professor Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri has described allegations against Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala as “serious and politically significant,” following claims...
Israel has committed genocide in the Gaza Strip, UN Commission finds
Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip, the UN Independent International Commission of Inquiry on the Occupied Palestinian Territory, including...
Sri Lanka survive Hong Kong scare for four-wicket Asia Cup win
Sri Lanka were made to sweat before edging Hong Kong by four wickets in the Asia Cup on Monday, as Wanindu Hasaranga’s late...
Opposition’s voice being silenced in parliament – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday charged that the government is deliberately curtailing the time allocated to the opposition in parliament to raise issues...
Thousands of students face uncertainty as teacher training admissions delayed
A significant delay in admissions to teacher training colleges has left around 8,000 students who passed their Advanced Level exams in 2023 and...
