#Sri Lanka
Trade Minister opens up about building Rs. 275 million fortune
A wave of public scrutiny has engulfed Trade and Commerce Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe following the release of his official asset declaration, which reveals...
Farmers face devastating losses as mystery disease threatens to decimate paddy crops
Farmers in Maha Bulankulama, Anuradhapura, are facing the imminent destruction of around 10 acres of paddy cultivation due to an unidentified disease that...
Substandard drugs flooding private pharmacies, says MCPA
A leading medical association in Sri Lanka has raised serious concerns over the growing circulation of potentially substandard low-cost medicines in private pharmacies,...
Prime Lands makes landmark Rs. 3.5 billion acquisition in Colombo 4
Prime Lands Residencies PLC has acquired over one acre of prime real estate on Station Road, Bambalapitiya for Rs. 3.5 billion, marking one...
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...
