#Sri Lanka
LG bodies without capable leadership risk mirroring parliamentary failures – Wajira
United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the appointment of inexperienced individuals to lead local government bodies risks plunging them into...
Two deaths linked to new Covid variant in Sri Lanka
Health authorities said today that two individuals have died after contracting the new Covid-19 variant currently circulating in Sri Lanka. The disclosure was...
No publicizing of pacts without Indian consent
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila says he has been informed in writing by the Digital Ministry the agreements signed with India...
Sajith, Hakeem in key talks today on Colombo mayoral nomination
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem is scheduled to meet Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for...
Pardoned man funded NPP at elections, claims SJB MP
The person from Anuradhapura who controversially received a presidential pardon is said to have funded the National People’s Power (NPP) at recent elections,...
No way forward with prevailing anarchy in labour (Ideas Front video)
The way forward in attracting foreign investments is having talks with the trade unions first of all, said Samabima Party leader Deepthi Kumara...
Sri Lanka’s trade balance: Vehicle imports drive 29% surge in April trade deficit
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit has widened to USD 717.5 million in April 2025, marking a notable year-on-year increase from USD 557.7 million recorded...
Rise in ‘Rat Fever’ cases prompts nationwide public health alert
Health authorities have issued an urgent public advisory following a noticeable rise in reported cases of Leptospirosis, commonly known as “rat fever”, across...
