#Sri Lanka
Central Bank has room to cut rates but will be cautious, says governor
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has room to cut interest rates further but is treading carefully to preserve a buffer against...
CEB Engineers’ Union defies Govt, escalates industrial action
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) has announced an escalation of its trade union action in protest against the government’s plan to...
Pro-NPP academic raises concerns over alleged luxury apartment purchase by Deputy Minister
Prominent Sri Lankan academic Professor Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri has described allegations against Deputy Minister Sunil Watagala as “serious and politically significant,” following claims...
Opposition’s voice being silenced in parliament – Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday charged that the government is deliberately curtailing the time allocated to the opposition in parliament to raise issues...
Sri Lanka’s youth in a “helpless” state, says UNP Chairman
United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Wajira Abeywardena has raised concerns over the “helpless” condition of Sri Lanka’s younger generation, noting...
Sri Lanka’s medium-term financial confidence wavers amid global trade uncertainty
Sri Lanka’s financial system faces renewed uncertainty, as confidence in its medium-term stability declined slightly, driven by heightened global macroeconomic risks and geopolitical...
Hakeem slams Govt’s response to Israeli strikes, calls it a “disgrace”
Rauff Hakeem, a senior Sri Lankan parliamentarian and leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC), has slammed the ruling National People’s Power...
Govt’s role is not to run businesses, says Industries Minister
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industries, Sunil Handunneththi, has underscored that the government’s primary responsibility is to facilitate business activities rather than directly engaging...
