#Sri Lanka
Sri Lankan farmers abandon fields as costs soar
Farmers’ organisations in Sri Lanka have raised concerns over a growing exodus from the agriculture sector, stating that escalating production costs are forcing...
Ministerial bungalows remain bat-infested
The government is yet to decide the future of the ministerial bungalows that remain closed for nearly a year now. As a result,...
Bill to criminalise corporal punishment could lead to anarchy, says former Justice Minister
A proposed bill to criminalise corporal punishment in Sri Lanka has drawn fierce criticism from former Justice Minister and President’s Counsel Dr Wijeyadasa...
Sri Lanka moves toward establishing Independent Prosecutor’s Office
Sri Lanka has taken a significant step toward reforming its justice system, with the government appointing an expert committee to lay the groundwork...
Sri Lanka and India co-host first-ever Women’s Blind T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka will co-host the inaugural Women’s T20 World Cup – Cricket for the Blind, alongside India in November 2025, in what is...
Thajudeen murder: SJB claims cover-up continues under current government
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman says the National People’s Power (NPP) government is harbouring individuals linked to the cover-up of the 2012 murder of...
Kidney treatment: Docs group claims AVF needles shortage
The Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association of Doctors (MCPA) claimed that there is currently a severe shortage of Arteriovenous Fistula (AVF) needles...
BYD’s Sri Lanka steering into electric mobility shadowed by Nepal CG Corp tax issues
Sri Lanka’s biggest blue-chip, John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH), is steering into electric mobility through a high-profile partnership with Nepal’s Chaudhary Group (CG...
