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Reforming the Reforms 
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: Major Tax Reforms Set to Boost Revenue, IMF Report Reveals

Sri Lanka is set to introduce a series of tax changes by next month aimed at increasing government...

Sri Lanka Core Group Statement at UN Human Rights Council 56: Addressing Impunity and Safeguarding Human Rights

At the 56th session of the United Nations Human Rights Council, the Sri Lanka Core Group...

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court Accused of “Judicial Cannibalism” Over Gender Equality Bill Ruling

In a controversial turn of events, Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has been accused of “judicial...

Sri Lanka’s Poorest Bear Brunt of Economic Crisis – UN Human Rights Chief

While Sri Lanka’s macro-economic situation has improved, the impacts of the economic crisis together...

Most Homes Safe from New Wealth Tax – President

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe in an address to the parliament on Tuesday (18) announced...

“2022-2024: Record Number of Legal Reforms in Sri Lanka’s History”

Secretary to the Ministry of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms, Mr. M. N...

The U.S. Embassy is pleased to announce Sri Lanka’s USAID-funded

Sri Lanka Energy Project (SLEP) has received top honors at the 2024 annual conference for the...

Brief Report on Sri Lanka’s Doing Good Index 2024

The Doing Good Index (DGI) 2024 evaluates the environment for social investment in Sri Lanka across...

Sri Lanka made significant Progress in the Asian NGO Sector

In the Asian social service sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka have made...

Adani Green Energy to Invest Over $1 Billion in Sri Lankan Wind Energy Projects Amidst Environmental Concerns

Adani Green Energy is set to invest more than $1 billion (Rs 83.5 billion) in wind energy projects...

The Impact of the Indian Election on Sri Lanka

India, the world’s largest democracy, has a profound influence on its neighbouring countries...

Police Officers Arrested in Connection with Disappearance 13 Years Ago

Two police officers serving at Alawwa Police were arrested on May 4, 2024, by officers from the...

President inaugurates political office

President Ranil Wickremesinghe auspiciously inaugurated his political office in Colombo a short...

Consolidating Economic Recovery Needs No Referendum

Government leaders appear to be considering all options for remaining in office beyond the...

Public warned over spread of diseases in flood-affected areas

The general public has been cautioned over the increased spread of infectious diseases across the...

Committee approves Women’s Empowerment Bill to be presented in Parliament tomorrow

The Women’s Empowerment Bill, which is to be presented in Parliament for the Second Reading tomorrow...

Saliya Peiris and other lawyers have strongly object to the financial and procedural violations within the BASL

During the recent Bar Council meeting of the Bar Council of Sri Lanka, chief officers faced severe...

Swift Action of Sri Lankan Police Recovers Stolen Valuables, Tourist Expresses Gratitude

In a swift and effective response, the Sri Lankan police have arrested an individual who allegedly...

Colombo Bar Association Calls for Resignation of Key Officials in Sri Lanka Bar Association Pending Investigations

The Colombo Bar Association, during its committee meeting held yesterday, May 30, discussed the...

Donald Trump found guilty of all 34 charges in hush money trial

A New York jury convicting Donald Trump on 34 felony counts of falsifying business records brought...

Threats of floods in several parts of country

A flood situation has been reported in certain areas of Ratnapura due to the rapid rise in the water...

Political Solution Is Missing Part Of Reconciliation

The 15th anniversary of the end of the war has made it clear that the war may have ended but the...