Sri Lanka’s poor locked out of preschool education
Despite Sri Lanka’s proud tradition of free education at the primary, secondary, and tertiary levels, early childhood education remains a privilege many low-income...
Japan raises concerns over high vehicle tariffs
Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Akio Isomata has voiced concerns over the high tariffs imposed on Japanese vehicle imports, particularly electric vehicles, during...
Search underway for new presidential residence for AKD
Former Provincial Councilor and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Gampaha Organiser Waruna Rajapaksa has revealed that a search is currently underway to secure a...
Possible ouster of PM Amarasuriya amid JVP-NPP clash?
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) is reportedly grappling with internal discord within the National People’s Power (NPP) alliance, with mounting criticism of its...
Trump says US to lift Syria sanctions, secures $600 billion Saudi deal
President Donald Trump kicked off his trip to the Gulf on Tuesday with a surprise announcement that the United States will lift long-standing...
The rise and fall of Anura’s mirage
By Upul Joseph Fernando Ranil’s UNP won the 2001 general election but fell short of securing the majority required to form a stable...
Opposition risks retaliation by hindering formation of LG bodies, warns Tilvin
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has warned opposition parties not to obstruct the formation of local government (LG) bodies in...
Kelaniya Uni. Students Union accuses Govt of undermining free education
The Students’ Union of the University of Kelaniya has accused the government of betraying its promise to protect and promote free education, alleging...
Salt shortage hits local markets amid import delays
A shortage of salt has been reported in several parts of the country, with the Salt Producers’ Association attributing the situation to delays...
