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Deadly Current: PUCSL Report Reveals Alarming Electrocution Trends in 2024
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), drawing from data compiled by the Sri Lanka...
MasterChef Sri Lanka Set to Premiere on ITN This September
A Sri Lankan version of the global cooking competition *MasterChef* is set to launch on ITN this...
India Extends Financial Support for Ferry Service Between Northern Sri Lanka and Tamil Nadu
India has announced the extension of its LKR 300 million financial assistance to sustain the...
Sri Lanka to be warmer by 2030
Daytime to be unsuitable to work
A new World Bank report has warned that nearly 1.8 billion people across South Asia – including Sri...
Connect Without a SIM:
The Future is eSIM!
Gone are the days you needed a tiny SIM card to stay connected. The future is here with eSIM—or...
BYD Expands Electric Mobility in Sri Lanka
Luxury Lineup and Dealer Network
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD is rapidly advancing in Sri Lanka’s EV market through a strategic...

Telecom Giants Reliance and Lycamobile Eye Bidding War for Sri Lanka’s SLT

Telecom giants Reliance Industries and Lycamobile are among three potential buyers vying for a stake...

Sri Lanka in Hot Water Over Sweeping Anti-Drug Crackdown

Sri Lanka faces mounting international pressure to halt its controversial anti-drug operation...

UN slams Sri Lanka’s mass arrests in drug crackdown

Volker Turk is urging Sri Lanka to review the operation and implement a rights-based approach to...

Anti-drugs operation

We are very concerned that authorities in Sri Lanka are adopting a heavily security-based response...

Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Commission Must Go After Big Fish, Watchdog Says

Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption commission must prioritize high-profile cases and move beyond...

Navigating Sri Lanka’s Loan Maze: Parate, SMEs, and the Search for Balance

Sri Lanka’s financial landscape is clouded by a rising storm of non-performing loans, a grim...

Sri Lanka’s proposed TRC

By C. A. Chandraprema Whenever we hear the term Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC), what...

The ‘Yukthiya’ Operation: Concerns Over Justice and Human Rights in Sri Lanka

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) expresses deep concern about the ‘Yukthiya’...

Sri Lanka’s Truth Commission: Will Light Shine on Impunity, or Cast Shadows of Doubt?

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe Sri Lanka’s proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission (TRC) is...

Civil society urges delay and discussion on Sri Lanka’s ONUR bill, citing concerns about power, composition, and transparency.

While commending the bill’s goals of national unity and equal opportunity, a joint statement...

Dulika Marapana’s Mother Ends Her Courageous Journey

In a saddening announcement that resonated deeply nationwide, the passing of Dulika Marapane’s...

Sri Lankan Woman’s Family Torn Apart by Gaza Conflict

Fathima Rikaza and her four children found refuge in Sri Lanka, leaving behind a heart-wrenching...

Indian postage stamp to commemorate 200-year history of Indian-origin Tamils in Sri Lanka

This is the postage stamp ceremoniously issued by India to commemorate the 200-year history of...

Sri Lanka Makes History with First-Ever Jallikattu, Led by Eastern Governor Senthil Thonadaman

While traditional Jallikattu roars back to life in Tamil Nadu, history is being made across the Palk...

Sri Lanka Shines as a Budget-Friendly Paradise: Top 13 Global Destinations for Affordable Adventures

Get ready for breathtaking hikes, pristine beaches, and elephant encounters – all at a...

Wickremesinghe Appoints Underprivileged Youths as Multi-Purpose Assistants in Anuradhapura, While Controversy Rages over Meritocracy

Kantale, Sri Lanka (January 4, 2024) – In a move likely to ignite further debate on public...

Sri Lanka Announces Truth Commission: Hope Flickers Amid Skepticism

  In a long-awaited move, Sri Lanka has finally taken a concrete step towards reconciliation by...