Sri Lanka
Monk alleges Sri Lanka education reforms clash with cultural, religious values
Professor Venerable Pathegama Gnanissara Thero has criticized the government’s new education reforms, stating that they are harming children and undermining Sri Lanka’s cultural...
Sri Lanka doctors issue 48-hour ultimatum to Govt.
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has given the Sri Lankan government 48 hours to present a clear, time-bound plan to address long-standing...
Govt trying to stifle media freedom, says Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the National People’s Power (NPP) government of attempting to suppress media freedom after the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna...
NPP govt is shielding major tax evaders, says Patali
Leader of the United Republican Front (URF) Patali Champika Ranawaka says the government is protecting large-scale tax evaders and loan defaulters despite repeatedly...
Budget row in Nuwara Eliya as opposition condemns mayor’s perks proposals
The opposition members of the Nuwara Eliya Municipal Council have voiced objections to two proposals included in the 2026 municipal budget report. These...
Sri Lanka rail union halts operations on routes facing wildlife hazards
The Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union announced the withdrawal of goods and fuel trains operating from Mahawa to Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Kankesanthurai, citing repeated...
CID summons Aruna editor, raising fears over press intimidation
Media rights activists have raised serious concerns over press freedom after the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) summoned Mahinda Illeperuma, Editor-in-Chief of Aruna newspaper,...
Nationwide teacher strike set for December over proposed education reforms
Teachers and principals across Sri Lanka have announced a nationwide strike on December 12 in protest against the government’s proposed educational reforms, which...
