Sri Lanka
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...
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
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...
Sri Lanka
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,...
