#Sri Lanka
New leader’s promises will be tricky to keep in crisis-hit Sri Lanka
Stunning election wins by a new left-leaning president and his party have changed Sri Lanka’s political landscape – but the cash-strapped island’s new...
From Tea to Tech – Can Sri Lanka Break Free from the Consumption Trap?
By Jithendra Antonio Sri Lanka’s economy feels like it’s stuck in a time loop. For decades, the same cycle has repeated—export raw materials,...
President reveals Govt’s primary development goals for 2025
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has listed the eradication of rural poverty, implementation of the “Clean Sri Lanka” initiative, and building a digital economy...
LG polls date announcement to be delayed further
Announcing a fresh date for the local government election is likely to be delayed further, said the Election Commission. The reason cited is...
Sri Lanka aims to boost cinnamon exports
The Cinnamon Development Department of Sri Lanka aims to double the country’s annual cinnamon export revenue to USD 500 million in the next...
Beyond ‘Big Brother’: Reframing Indo-Lanka relations under AKD – Krishantha Prasad Cooray
One side effect of the polarising effect of nationalism and populism around the world in recent years has been a decrease in the...
Chief of defence staff, tri-forces commanders complete service extensions
The president, as the defence minister, is yet to notify chief of defence staff Shavendra Silva and commanders of the tri-forces about their...
Former provincial councillor arrested in connection with a bribe of Rs. 9 million
Former Western Provincial Councilor Salochana Gamage and another entrepreneur were taken into custody by the Bribery Commission in Pitakotte over an alleged Rs....
