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Opinion

India tightens grip over Sri Lanka with defense pact

By Rathindra Kuruwita Sri Lanka’s JVP-led NPP government has made a dramatic pivot towards India, even utilizing legislative changes it once vehemently opposed....

Sri Lanka

President says politicians received payments from underworld figures

In a startling revelation, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has accused unnamed Parliamentarians and government Ministers of maintaining ties with organised criminals, including receiving...

Sri Lanka

33 non-operational SOEs to be liquidated

The Sri Lankan Cabinet has approved a sweeping proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to shut down 33 non-operational State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), marking...

Sports

Sri Lanka Cricket lays foundation stone for Jaffna International Cricket Stadium

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) yesterday laid the foundation stone for the construction of the Jaffna International Cricket Stadium (JICS) in Mandaitivu, Jaffna. The...

Sri Lanka

RTI request for details of president’s domestic trips rejected

The Presidential Secretariat has refused to provide details of president Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic trips, as requested under right to information. Jinath Premaratne...

Business

Pay fair taxes for facilities provided, President tells exporters

A pre-budget discussion for the year 2026 was held yesterday (26) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake...

Sri Lanka

Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe granted bail

A Sri Lankan court granted bail on Tuesday to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe who was arrested last week over allegations that he misused...

Sri Lanka

Govt awaits CIABOC action before deciding on Energy Minister’s future

Sri Lanka’s government says it will wait for formal action from the country’s anti-corruption body before making a decision on the future of...