#Sri Lanka
Tokyo test for Sri Lanka’s javelin duo in World Athletics Qualifiers
Sri Lanka’s best hopes for a breakthrough at the World Athletics Championships 2025 hinge on javelin throwers Sumedha Ranasinghe and Rumesh Tharanga, who...
Sri Lankan student detained under PTA for Instagram post acquitted after 9 months
A Sri Lankan aviation student who spent nine months in detention under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over a social media post...
SJB launches probe into underperforming organizers ahead of new appointments
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has initiated a review of its party organizers amid concerns over poor election performance and weakening organizational strength....
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...
