Sri Lanka
Opposition fears Police Commission becoming ‘Government puppet’
The Opposition condemned the government’s move to shift control of police transfers from the independent National Police Commission to the Inspector General of...
IMF asks Sri Lanka to beef up anti-graft operations
The International Monetary Fund asked cash-strapped Sri Lanka on Thursday to strengthen its anti-corruption agency and accelerate prosecutions after a review of a...
Govt. promised to UNHRC to divide Sri Lankan state constitutionally – Weerawansa
The government has promised to the UN Human Rights Council to divide the Sri Lankan state constitutionally, alleged NFF leader Wimal Weerawansa yesterday...
Buddhist monk allegedly sexually abused young children in temple
A head Buddhist monk allegedly sexually abused six young children inside his living quarters, a Buddhist temple prayer room and at Sunday school,...
Postal workers protest on World Post Day
All postal workers across the country reported to duty today wearing black armbands in protest, marking World Post Day with a display of...
Principal forced to appoint Deputy Minister’s daughter as prefect, says Chamara Sampath
Opposition lawmaker Chamara Sampath Dissanayake says that the daughter of a Deputy Minister representing the Badulla District was granted a student leadership position...
Over 165,000 vehicle number plates delayed, Minister admits
Sri Lanka’s Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake has acknowledged a significant delay in issuing new vehicle number plates, with over 165,000 plates yet to...
Breakdown in state hospitals leaves patients waiting for life-saving scans
Patients in Sri Lanka’s public healthcare system are facing severe difficulties due to prolonged delays in accessing essential diagnostic tests, including CT scans,...
