#Sri Lanka
The rise and fall of Anura’s mirage
By Upul Joseph Fernando Ranil’s UNP won the 2001 general election but fell short of securing the majority required to form a stable...
Opposition risks retaliation by hindering formation of LG bodies, warns Tilvin
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva has warned opposition parties not to obstruct the formation of local government (LG) bodies in...
Kelaniya Uni. Students Union accuses Govt of undermining free education
The Students’ Union of the University of Kelaniya has accused the government of betraying its promise to protect and promote free education, alleging...
Salt shortage hits local markets amid import delays
A shortage of salt has been reported in several parts of the country, with the Salt Producers’ Association attributing the situation to delays...
Sri Lanka updates sustainability roadmap as it faces a $10.85bn finance gap
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released an updated sustainability roadmap, as the central bank governor highlighted the country’s need to...
No coalition, but consensus: UNP in talks with opposition parties to gain control of CMC
The United National Party (UNP) has confirmed that it is in talks with opposition parties to jointly establish control over the Colombo Municipal...
We are being mocked on social media – Chathuranga
Deputy Minister Chaturanga Abeysinghe has voiced concerns over the minimal representation of government members in the media and on social media, stating that...
Low demand for vehicles: Importers blame Govt for imposing high taxes
Vehicle importers have raised concerns over the lack of significant demand in the market despite the relaxation of the vehicle import ban in...
