#Sri Lanka
Over 13,000 families still lack proper toilet facilities, forced to defecate in open areas
Despite significant progress in improving sanitation across Sri Lanka, over 13,000 families continue to defecate in open areas, the Department of Census and...
Audit exposes rail chaos as half of Sri Lanka’s trains delayed in 2024
The 2024 audit of the Sri Lanka Railways Department has highlighted serious concerns over train punctuality, safety, and operational efficiency. According to the...
Officials of key revenue agencies under scrutiny as CIABOC expands corruption investigations
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has announced a wide-ranging probe into the assets of senior officials across major...
Ceylon Teachers’ Union rejects Prime Minister’s claim on extended school hours
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has rejected a statement by Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, who said that teachers had no objection to the...
Big onion farmers crushed by low prices as Govt scheme backfires
Farmers cultivating local big onions across several regions are grappling with severe financial hardship due to the absence of a fair market price...
Rajarata University in turmoil over Vice-Chancellor dispute
The Rajarata University Academics’ Association (RUAA) has escalated its symbolic strike, which began on October 30, into a continuous strike, citing serious irregularities...
Deepti, Shafali shine as India claim maiden World Cup title
India beat South Africa by 52 runs to win the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025 final at the Dr. DY Patil Stadium...
Ravi K. labels Rs. 42 billion vehicle tender a misuse of public funds
MP Ravi Karunanayake says the government is engaging in an irregular and wasteful procurement process in its plan to purchase 1,775 double cab...
