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Chief Inspector A.A. Apsara Krishanthi Abeysekera has been appointed as the Officer-in-Charge (OIC)...
A woman in male-dominated funeral directing
Sepalika Nilmini of Deyyandara
Sri Lanka’s funeral directing industry is traditionally male-dominated, with very few women...
Breaking Barriers: Sunali Ruwangika – Sri Lanka’s First Female Postwoman
(Read in Sinhala) Despite the rise of modern communication methods, the postal service, one of the...
Is a property tax on the way?
A progressive tax levied by many states
At a press conference regarding the third review of Sri Lanka’s Extended Fund Facility from the...
Is CEB discouraging roof-top solar power?
Will the unit price be further reduced?
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is reportedly working to discourage solar power supplied to the...
150 Range Rovers Ordered Following Lifting of Vehicle Import Ban
Around 150 million rupees
According to the state-owned Silumina newspaper, approximately 150 luxury Range Rover vehicles have...

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...

Renowned Playback Singer Bhavatharini, Ilayaraja’s daughter Passes Away in Sri Lanka

Chennai, January 26, 2024 In a sorrowful turn of events, renowned playback singer Bhavatharini Raja...

Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill and Other Legislation – A Threat to Democracy

Ajith Perakum Jayasinghe In recent days, Sri Lanka has witnessed a concerning trend in government...

Tragedy Unfolds in Thelijjawila: Shooting Incident Raises Questions About Police Conduct

Dilshan’s Tale of Police Brutality Raises Concerns Over Unchecked Power In a shocking turn of...