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Sri Lanka

Sri Lankan doctors to continue TU action until budget concerns are addressed

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) on Monday warned it would continue its work-to-rule campaign despite what it described as “fruitful discussions” with...

Sri Lanka

Chief Prelate urges President to probe Trincomalee temple incident

The Chief Prelate of the Sri Lanka Amarapura Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Karagoda Uyangoda Maithri Murthy Thero, has written to President Anura Kumara...

Opinion

Sri Lanka’s 2026 budget lays markers for growth, but what’s missing?

Following a remarkable recovery from a very deep crisis in 2022, Sri Lanka’s recent budget consolidates economic stabilisation and introduces a few markers...

Politics

‘Crown’ remark sparks UNP warning over threat to multi-party democracy

The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s remarks at the 36th Il Maha Viru Samaruma, particularly his...

Politics

AKD and Ranil creating a pseudo-opposition

Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera says that in order to steer the country towards a system of...

Sri Lanka

Opposition alleges Govt’s double-cab tender rigged to favour select bidders

Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has called for the immediate cancellation of the government’s tender to procure 1,775 double cabs, alleging that...

Sri Lanka

Govt to spend Rs. 12,500 million on Double Cabs for MPs

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that all Members of Parliament (MPs) will be provided double cab pickup trucks as their official vehicles under...

Sri Lanka

Small businesses hit hard as NPP Govt expands tax net

The government yesterday announced a major change to its tax policy through the 2026 Budget, with the annual turnover threshold for the registration...