India helps Sri Lanka evacuate citizens from Iran
India has expanded its ongoing evacuation mission in Iran to include citizens of Sri Lanka and Nepal, following formal requests from the two...
Sri Lanka salvage draw in Mathews’ farewell Test
Sri Lanka batted out 32 overs in the final session and ensured that the first Test in Galle ended in a draw. But...
Pharmacies report shortage of 15 essential medicines
A critical shortage of at least 15 essential medicines, including life-saving drugs such as insulin, has been reported from private pharmacies across the...
Government seeks more two weeks to respond on India-Sri Lanka MoU
The government has requested a two-week period to respond to a question raised in Parliament concerning the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between...
15,000 vehicles still at RMV for a lack of number plates
Around 15,000 vehicles still remain unattended to with the Registrar of Motor Vehicles due to a month-long delay in the printing of number...
Lower languages like ‘Sinhala & Tamil’ are barriers against people’s legal knowledge – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara has claimed a language barrier that prevents the public from having a general legal understanding. Knowledge on the...
NPP MP under investigation for alleged abuse of police officer
An investigation has been launched into allegations that a National People’s Power (NPP) MP from the Kalutara District verbally abused and threatened a...
Sinopec and Sri Lanka: Strategic investment or a new face of dependency?
By Akshita Malik and Dr. Karamala Areesh Kumar Sri Lanka’s economic downfall in 2022, marked by its first-ever sovereign debt default, cast a...
CBSL warns against overseas real estate promotions
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a strong public warning against advertisements promoting overseas property investments, warning that many of...
