Sri Lanka
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...
Protests erupt in London during Tilvin Silva’s visit
Demonstrations broke out in London on Saturday as Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva faced protests from supporters of the LTTE...
Budget 2026 follows IMF programme, fails public – FSP
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) says that Budget 2026 reflects continued adherence to the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) curtailment programme, while failing to...
Sri Lanka’s national debt rises Rs. 300 billion in a week – Ravi
Sri Lanka’s national debt increased by Rs. 300 billion within a single week, Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake said. Speaking during the budget...
RTI Commission criticizes govt over ignored staffing and budgetary requests
Sri Lanka’s Right to Information Commission (RTIC) has warned that despite global recognition for its transparency work, chronic understaffing and lack of financial...
