#Sri Lanka
Prof. Nirmal Ranjith curses govt; challenges PM for public debate
Prof. Nirmal Ranjith Devasiri says a curse will befall the government in the event it goes ahead with its proposed educational reforms, which...
Health Ministry issues new guidelines for purchase of medical supplies
The Ministry of Health has issued a set of guidelines for the external procurement of pharmaceuticals, surgical consumables, and medical testing items required...
CBSL expected to cut policy rate by 25bps in Q3
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is likely to cut policy rate by 25bps in the third quarter of 2025 to counter...
Bangladesh hammer Sri Lanka by 8 wickets, win series 2-1
Opening batter Tanzid Hasan Tamim hammered 73 runs from 47 balls on Wednesday to help Bangladesh chase down the target of 133 runs...
Local governance in limbo: Delays plague formation of over 50 elected bodies
More than two months after the conclusion of the 2025 Local Government Elections, over 50 local government bodies across the country are yet...
Bird Park owner on the run over Rs. 250 Mn motorcycle racket
The owner of the Hambantota-based ‘Bird Park’, Ajith Gallage, has gone missing amid a major police investigation into the concealment of a stock...
Financial stress keeps Gen Z from having children
Sri Lanka is witnessing a troubling demographic shift as young adults delay marriage and childbirth, largely due to mounting economic pressures, according to...
Rs. 523.6M promotion cost of Sajith’s housing scheme triggers audit inquiry
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa revealed that investigations are underway into the alleged misuse of Rs. 523.6 million spent on...
