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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...

Harin says Indian companies likely to acquire major hotel chains in Sri Lanka

Tourism Minister Harin Fernando disclosed that three out of four potential parties are Indian...

Concert in remembrance of Clarence Wijewardena and Milton Mallawarachchi

The late Clarence Wijewardena and Milton Mallawarachchi will never ever be forgotten for their...

Asalanka, Hasaranga flatten Afghanistan to seal series for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka’s middle order led by Charith Asalanka piled on a second successive 300-plus total...

NGOs spend billions unchecked, new law soon to monitor them

Colombo, Feb 10 (Daily Mirror, Kelum Bandara) – In the wake of reports that as much as over...

Assassination of SPC Chairman Dr. Gladys Jayawardena by JVP for importing drugs from India

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Gladys Jayawardena, a Sri Lankan medical doctor, graduated from Sri Lanka...

Dr. Patrick McNamara Joins the United States-Sri Lanka Fulbright Commission as Executive Director

U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung said, “We are so pleased to welcome Dr. Patrick McNamara as...

Power Purchase Agreement for the 100 MW Ground Mount Solar Power Project in Siyambalanduwa

Power purchase agreement for the 100 MW Ground Mount Solar power project in Siyambalanduwa was...

Sri Lanka Speeds Up FTAs, Eyes Deals with China and Others by Year-End

Sri Lanka is accelerating its push for free trade agreements (FTAs) with key regional and global...

Empowering Farmers: Historic Land Ownership Program Launched in Sri Lanka

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Sri Lanka ushered in a new era for its agricultural sector yesterday with...

Thai exports by 7.4% and Sri Lankan exports by 43% risen before FTA

Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin, during the recent Sri Lanka – Thailand Business Networking event...

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella Faces Remand Over Alleged Criminal Offenses

In a significant development, former Minister of Health, Keheliya Rambukwella, has been remanded by...

What will happen in Geneva regarding Sri Lanka in 2024

The United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) commenced its 18th cycle with the election of...

Rise & Fall Of Nationalism In North & South

Dr. Jehan Perera The election of Sivagnanam Shritharan as president of the ITAK has the potential to...

What are the barriers to collect the unpaid taxes?

Sri Lankan leftist groups affiliated with the Frontline Socialist Party, People’s Liberation...

Commissioning Truth in Sri Lanka: Accountability or Military Betrayal?

– Shamindra Ferdinando Sole Communist Party (CP) MP Weerasumana Weerasinghe broke ranks with...

Thai PM Visit and FTA Signing Underscore Growing Trade Ties Between Sri Lanka and Thailand

As Thai Prime Minister Srettha Thavisin prepares to visit Sri Lanka on February 3-4, the recently...

Civil society groups demand the removal of Sri Lanka’s acting police chief over torture allegations

Civil society organizations and women’s groups in Sri Lanka have called for the immediate...

Sri Lanka becomes first in Asia to tackle growth problems via Growth Diagnostic Framework (GDF)

Imagine a doctor checking up on a country’s economy. That’s kind of what the Growth...

Government urged not to rush through Truth Commission bill

The National Peace Council (NPC) has called on the government not to rush through the Commission for...

Sri Lanka’s Debt Restructuring Nears Finish Line: Official Creditors Onboard, Private Talks Advance

While hurdles remain, Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring efforts are gaining traction, with...

India and Sri Lanka: ETCA Paves Way for Deeper Economic Ties and Island Export Boom

Celebrating India’s 75th Republic Day, Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha unveiled exciting...

Elections cast a shadow of uncertainty over Sri Lanka’s economic recovery

By Dushni Weerakoon (East Asia Forum) Nearly two years after announcing a debt default in the middle...