Year: 2025
Sri Lanka authorities accused of ‘interference’ in mass grave excavations
A prominent human rights lawyer in the island has revealed that Sri Lanka’s government has directly and indirectly interfered with the excavations of...
Sri Lanka suspends registrations of Athletics, Table Tennis, and Gymnastics National Associations
The Ministry Youth Affairs and Sports has temporarily suspended the registrations of three national sports associations. Accordingly, the Ministry has suspended the registrations...
Former President Wickremesinghe requires urgent heart surgery – Dr. Bellana
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe requires urgent heart surgery, the Deputy Director of Colombo National Hospital Dr. Rukshan Bellana said. Speaking to the media,...
SLTB unions protests against unified bus timetable
Trade unions representing workers at the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) have opposed the government’s decision to introduce a unified bus timetable for...
UNP expresses gratitude to all who defended democracy
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will continue to receive medical treatment at Colombo National Hospital over the coming days, his office announced on Tuesday....
Rajapaksa family also under investigation, says Bimal Rathnayake
Sri Lanka’s Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake said on Sunday (25) that ongoing investigations into corruption and financial misconduct...
Postal workers end seven-day strike after Govt concessions but two key issues remain unresolved
Sri Lanka’s week-long postal strike came to an end on 24 August, following successful negotiations between trade union representatives and government officials, according...
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail
A Sri Lankan court granted bail on Tuesday to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was arrested last week over allegations that he misused...
Sri Lanka opposition parties unite in show of solidarity with former President Wickremesinghe
All opposition parties in Sri Lanka have agreed to convene in Colombo today (26) to express solidarity with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who...
Parliament’s High Posts Committee blocks NPP Govt’s nominee for second time
Sri Lanka’s Parliamentary High Posts Committee has, for the second time, blocked the nomination of H.M.V.B. Vijitha Herath to a diplomatic post, following...
