#Sri Lanka
Speaker to decide on no-faith motion against Deputy Defence Minister
The Speaker of Parliament is expected to announce this week whether the no-confidence motion filed by the Opposition against State Minister of Defence,...
Rs. 180 bn worth of fruits, vegetables wasted annually
Sri Lanka loses fruits and vegetables worth nearly Rs. 180 billion every year — enough to feed the entire nation for two to...
Calls grow for Ranil Wickremesinghe’s return to Parliament
Two senior political figures have expressed support for the possible return of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to Parliament, citing his experience and statesmanship...
FSP files RTI request over attack on party office in Yakkala
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has filed a Right to Information (RTI) request with the Inspector General of Police (IGP), seeking clarity over...
Around 200 children die of cancer each year in Sri Lanka
An estimated 200 children die from cancer annually in Sri Lanka, a figure that could be significantly reduced through timely diagnosis and proper...
Ceylon Teachers’ Union urges govt action to curb rising e-cigarette use among schoolchildren
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has called on the Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education to introduce effective programmes to prevent...
SJB dismisses UNP’s move to lift suspension of former members as ‘irrelevant’
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has downplayed reports that the United National Party (UNP) plans to lift suspensions imposed on former members who...
Sri Lanka risks second bankruptcy by 2028 – Opposition Leader
Sri Lanka is on course for a second sovereign default by 2028 unless urgent corrective measures are taken, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has...
