Year: 2025
Sri Lanka poised for 4.5% growth in 2025- CB Governor
Sri Lanka’s economy is on a stable path towards recovery, with inflation under control and growth projected at 4.5% for the year, says...
One year on, no visible development, says Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says that despite the government being in power for a year, the public has yet to witness any meaningful...
Outstanding credit card balances surge to Rs. 161 billion
Credit card debt in Sri Lanka continues to swell, with outstanding balances reaching Rs. 161.3 billion in July, marking an 2.08% increase from...
Audit reveals over Rs. 640 million spent on presidential vehicle repairs
More than Rs. 640 million was spent on vehicle repairs for the Presidential Secretariat over the past year, according to a report by...
Mannar Island residents protest over wind and sand projects
Hundreds of Mannar Island residents protested outside the Presidential Secretariat on Friday (19), demanding an immediate halt to proposed wind power and sand...
Sri Lanka Tuskers finish fourth in first leg of Asia Rugby Sevens Series
The Sri Lanka Tuskers men’s rugby team delivered a spirited but inconsistent campaign to finish fourth in the first leg of the Asia...
SJB to consider joining Wickremesinghe’s call for a united opposition
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) says it will take a collective decision on whether to join the political movement proposed by former President...
Govt ignoring workers’ concerns, say CEB unions
Trade unions at the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have stepped up their industrial action and refused to participate in procurement and tender-related activities...
Britain, Canada and Australia formally recognize a Palestinian state, deepening Israel’s isolation
Britain, Canada and Australia announced formal recognition of the state of Palestine on Sunday, in an attempt to pile pressure on Israel as...
UK set to recognise Palestinian state on Sunday
The UK is expected to recognise a Palestinian state on Sunday after Israel failed to meet the conditions set out by Keir Starmer...
