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The Pockets – Series 2 | Episode 3
– Nanda Wanninayaka Multipockets: Good morning, Mr. President. Mr. Double Pockets wants to see...
Debt Crisis Looms Over Pelwatta and Sevanagala
Is There a Way Forward for Sri Lanka’s Sugar Industry?
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has sounded the alarm over the looming collapse of the Pelwatta...
Is BYOB legal in Sri Lanka?
Can you Bring Your Own Bottle?
Over the past year, an increasing number of restaurants in Sri Lanka have adopted BYOB (Bring Your...
Cabinet Paper Seeks Ban on Unpackaged Coconut Oil Sales Amid Health Fears
Colombo, Sri Lanka – A cabinet paper has been submitted proposing a ban on the sale of unpackaged...
Sri Lanka Considers High Import Taxes Amid US Tariff Pressure
- Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe
Recently, the US government imposed a 30% tariff on Sri Lankan exports, effective August 1, 2025...

Sri Lanka Central Bank Cuts Interest Rates to Spur Economic Growth Amid Recovery Efforts

In a move aimed at bolstering economic growth, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has cut interest...

Sri Lanka Government’s Apology for Forced Cremations: A Progressive Move

Ajith Parakum In a significant and progressive step, the Sri Lankan government has issued a formal...

Supreme Court Halts Deshabandu Tennakoon’s Appointment as IGP

On July 24, 2024, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka issued a significant interim order regarding the...

Decision on petitions challenging IGP’s appointment expected today

The Supreme Court will decide today (24) whether to hear the fundamental rights petitions...

‘Red’ alert issued over strong winds and rough seas

The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Red’ warning for strong winds and rough seas for naval...

Political Uncertainty Will Undermine Economic Recovery

The issue of the proposed 22nd Amendment to the constitution which cast doubt about the holding of...

Cabinet approval to gazette revised Online Safety Bill

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to publish the revised Online Safety Bill in the...

Tourist arrivals in July so far top 100,000 mark

Sri Lanka has drawn over 100,000 tourists in July so far, boosting the year to date to cross over...

Scott Morrison Highlights Priorities, Plans, and Partnerships for Sri Lanka’s Future at Human Capital Summit

Australia’s former Prime Minister Scott Morrison emphasized three key elements—priorities, plans...

Government’s Decision to Suspend Foreign Debt Payments Accumulates USD 8.6 Billion in Unpaid Debts and Installments Over 24 Months

The latest report released by the Ministry of Finance reveals that the total unpaid debt and...

Elon Musk likely to visit Sri Lanka next month

Elon Musk is likely to arrive in Sri Lanka next month to launch his Starlink satellite-based...

Beyond Biden, Democrats are split over who would be next

As Democrats churn over whether President Joe Biden should stay in the 2024 race, the party turmoil...

Supreme Court Awards Compensation to Nurse Assaulted by Surgeon in Landmark Case

July 19, 2024 – In a landmark decision, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled in favour of...

Healing Society Through Cultural and Spiritual Practices After Human Rights Violations: Insights from Specialist Psychiatrist Prasad Mohotti

Matara, July 17, 2024 – During an awareness conference held under the People Unite for Justice and...

Former President Maithripala Sirisena Accused of Amassing Significant Wealth During Tenure

During a recent legal proceeding, former President Maithripala Sirisena faced serious allegations...

Overcrowding in Sri Lankan Prisons: Commissioner General Highlights Urgent Issues

Commissioner General of Prisons, Tushara Upuldeniya, has raised alarms over the severe overcrowding...

Healing Society Through Cultural and Spiritual Practices After Human Rights Violations: Insights from Specialist Psychiatrist Prasad Mohotti

Matara, July 17, 2024 – During an awareness conference held under the People Unite for Justice...

False Terrorism Cases Enable Repression

Human Rights Watch Sri Lankan authorities continue to use the notorious Prevention of Terrorism...

META – REAL | Chandraguptha Thenuwara – Exhibitions

Saskia Fernando Gallery is pleased to present Chandraguptha Thenuwara’s annual memorial exhibition...

Sri Lankan Businesses Expand Globally: Star Garments Secures $15M IFC Loan for New Togo Factory

Star Garments, a subsidiary of Charles Komar & Sons, has secured a $15 million loan from the...

Sri Lanka Maps Trees to Join Carbon Markets and Launches Advanced Carbon Credit Exchange

Sri Lanka is embarking on a strategic initiative to map all its tree species as a precursor to...

Excise Tax Revenue Falls Short of Health Costs in Sri Lanka

Amaranath Thennakoon, Director of the Center for Drug and Alcohol Information, stated that people in...