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Govt failed to heed weather warnings ahead of floods – Opposition
The opposition today (01) accused the government of failing to take precautionary measures to mitigate the impact of recent floods, despite prior warnings...
People didn’t listen to evacuation call; now, not enough boats to rescue them – T.B. Sarath
People refused to evacuate to safety despite being forewarned about the present natural disaster, said deputy minister T.B. Sarath. Referring to the situation...
Govt unable to reduce taxes imposed on educational materials due to IMF, says MP
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Roshan Akmeemana told Parliament on Wednesday (26) that his administration’s pledge to fully remove taxes on educational materials...
SJB raises conflict-of-interest claims as Deputy Minister defends role in tech firms
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne has denied allegations that he benefited from a conflict of interest involving government digital infrastructure contracts...
Govt trying to stifle media freedom, says Opposition Leader
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the National People’s Power (NPP) government of attempting to suppress media freedom after the Editor-in-Chief of the Aruna...
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’s interest-rate trap
By Arjun Jayadev, Ahilan Kadirgamar, and J.W. Mason The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has inexplicably maintained high interest rates in a deflationary...
An exposure of corrupt UDA officials
The very same thieving corrupt officials who advised successive presidents and MPs still remain in office with the only change being they defend...
