#Sri Lanka
JVP at 60: celebrations amid a political deadlock
By our Political Editor On 14 May 2025, the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) marked its 60th anniversary with grandeur, pride, and defiance. A...
Executive overreach: TNA rebukes President’s remarks as ‘corrupt use of power’
Former MP M.A. Sumanthiran yesterday slammed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, accusing him of veiled threats and a worrying display of executive overreach. Sumanthiran,...
No govt funds for illegitimate power blocs, says Bimal
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has warned that the central government will withhold funding from any council that comes to power through political backroom deals...
Government silent as civil society demands action on reform
The new Sri Lankan government led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been criticised for failing to address concerns from civil society about his...
EC asks Police to investigate PM over alleged election law breach
The Election Commission of Sri Lanka has formally requested the Acting Inspector General of Police to investigate a statement made by Prime Minister...
Lack of transparency in President’s Office fuels RTI probe
The Presidential Secretariat has been summoned to appear before the Right to Information (RTI) Commission on May 28 for failing to provide information...
Sri Lanka and EXIM Bank of India sign $930.8 million debt restructuring agreements
The signing of Bilateral Amendatory Agreements between the GoSL and the Export- Import Bank (EXIM) of India pertaining to Line of Credits and...
Former Sri Lanka player earns second stint as USA coach
Former Sri Lanka and Canada international Pubudu Dassanayake has been appointed as the new head coach of USA’s men’s team. Dassanayake replaced Stuart...
