Sri Lanka
Wealth tax could curb inequality and fund education in Sri Lanka, says HRW
A new report by the Human Rights Watch (HRW) titled “Tax Giveaways, Struggling Schools,” suggests that Sri Lanka could generate nearly USD 450...
Sri Lanka is being ruled by the ‘law of the jungle’ – SJB
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament on Friday (23) that the people of this country did not give power to...
Natural disasters blamed on previous regimes
Flooding and other natural disasters are manmade, deputy minister Nalin Hewage said, blaming them on unauthorised constructions build during previous regimes on political...
MP Jagath Withanage claims threat to his life
Opposition MP Jagath Withanage has claimed a threat to his life, saying the IGP has confirmed it and instructed the SSP of Kalutara...
Power minister & ministry secretary clash over service extension
Power minister Kumara Jayakody and the ministry secretary have clashed over granting a service extension to the director general of the power sector...
Legal experts raise alarm over collapse of Sri Lanka’s ID Parade System
Sri Lanka’s Identification (ID) parade system, a cornerstone of criminal investigations, is under severe threat due to logistical shortcomings, insecure infrastructure, and growing...
Financial institutions lend over Rs. 1.16 trillion for vehicle loans
Sri Lanka is projected to spend more than USD 1.5 billion on vehicle imports this year, surpassing earlier estimates of USD 1.2 billion,...
10 to 15 scheduled trains get cancelled every day
Between 10 and 15 scheduled trains get cancelled every day due to a shortage of staff and resources, said railways general manager Ravindra...
