Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan monk in Australia found guilty of sex offences against six girls
A senior Buddhist monk has been found guilty of historical sex offences against six girls at a Melbourne temple. A County Court jury...
Government succumbs to pressure from trade unions, withdraws four gazettes
In what trade unions have hailed as a major victory for workers’ rights, the government has withdrawn four gazette notifications that had granted...
Government plotting to sell Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar companies to India – Wimal
National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa says the government is conspiring to deliberately drive the Pelwatte and Sevanagala sugar companies into financial...
GMOA warns of imminent TU action over Health Ministry’s ‘authoritarian conduct’
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s free health and patient treatment services are in serious jeopardy due to...
China pledges stronger cooperation with Sri Lanka under new five-year plan
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong on Tuesday underscored China’s commitment to innovation, openness, and shared development under its upcoming 15th Five-Year...
Farmers slam government criteria for big onion purchases
Farmers’ organisations across the country have voiced their objections over the criteria introduced by the government for purchasing locally produced big onions, alleging...
Germany tells Sri Lanka to expedite reforms to attract European investment
Germany’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Dr. Felix Neumann, has called on Sri Lanka to accelerate bureaucratic and regulatory reforms to attract higher levels...
Arrest warrant issued for NPP MP Jagath Manuwarna
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (29) issued an arrest warrant against National People’s Power (NPP) Jagath Manuwarna for failing to appear in...
