NPP-led Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha budget defeated
The National People’s Power (NPP)-controlled Kolonna Pradeshiya Sabha saw its inaugural budget proposal defeated during yesterday’s (06) monthly session. The session began at...
Suresh Raina, Shikhar Dhawan’s Rs. 111.4 million assets attached in betting app money-laundering probe
Months after questioning former Indian cricketers, the Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India said Thursday that it has attached movable and immovable assets worth...
Tesla shareholders approve $1tn pay package for Elon Musk
Tesla shareholders approved a $1tn compensation plan for CEO Elon Musk on Thursday, awarding the world’s richest person what would be the largest...
Handunnetti calls Aswesuma programme ‘legal begging’
Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has stirred controversy by describing the Aswesuma welfare programme as a form of “legal begging.” Speaking...
Govt’s Mannar wind farm u-turn exposed as environmental hoax, activists charge
The Jana Aragala Movement says the government is attempting to deceive the public regarding its stance on the Mannar wind power project. Speaking...
Anuradhapura’s ancient reservoirs and paddy lands falling prey to corruption
A large-scale racket involving the illegal reclamation and sale of ancient reservoirs and paddy lands surrounding the sacred city of Anuradhapura has come...
Govt. told to implement a property tax – Ranawaka
The IMF has suggested the implementation of a property tax from 2027-28, claimed former minister Champika Ranawaka. However, the government is yet to...
Ranil’s bar permits are legal, finance secretary tells court
Finance secretary has submitted a sworn affidavit to courts, admitting the legality of bar permits issued during the presidency of Ranil Wickremesinghe, claimed...
Purpose of cabinet subcommittee for 10 solar panel projects questioned
A cabinet subcommittee has been appointed for a mere 10 solar panel projects even though around 2,000 entrepreneurs are registered under the Sustainable...
