Year: 2025
Shani to take over Lasantha murder probe
Senior Superintendent of Police Shani Abeysekara is to take over the investigation into the murder of prominent journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge, according to reports....
A political crony to a top Port Authority position
The appointment of the incumbent managing director of the Sri Lanka Ports Authority has been made for political gains and in disregard for...
UN lauds Sri Lanka’s national action plan on women
The United Nations Committee on the Elimination of Discrimination against Women yesterday (14) concluded its consideration of the ninth periodic report of Sri...
Japanese banks refuse to confirm Sri Lankan banks letters of credit
Despite the government granting permission to import vehicles to Sri Lanka, a problem has arisen regarding the import of Japanese vehicles, the Vehicle...
India-Sri Lanka ties: Fishermen, maritime security, and bilateral talks
By N Sathiya Moorthy The escalating fishermen’s dispute between India and Sri Lanka continues to weigh heavily on broader bilateral relations, adding a...
Sajith appoints seven district leaders, Harsha left out
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has appointed several of its MPs to lead political activities in seven districts. Accordingly, these new appointments have...
Naveen appointed as UNP Deputy Chairman
Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). This was approved at the party’s working...
UNP to contest under ‘Elephant’ in Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya
The United National Party (UNP) has decided to contest for the municipal councils of Colombo, Kandy, Galle, and Nuwara Eliya under the ‘Elephant’...
WHO Goodwill Ambassador visits Sri Lanka to strengthen leprosy elimination efforts
The World Health Organization (WHO) Goodwill Ambassador for Leprosy Elimination and Chairman of The Nippon Foundation, Mr Yohei Sasakawa, arrived in Sri Lanka...
A week of political maneuvering and accusations
By Our Political Editor President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent speech at the World Governments Summit 2025 in the UAE should have been a...
