Girl child abuse case: Former Atamasthanadhipathi Ven. Pallegama Hemarathana Thera, who is facing allegations of sexually abusing a girl, allegedly entered the Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court through...
Sri Lanka’s headline inflation rose to 7.2% in July 2026 from 6.5% in June, driven largely by a sharp increase in food prices, according to the...
Sri Lanka spent about US$3.17 billion on fuel imports during the first half of this year, a sharp increase from the US$1.995 billion spent during the...
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa was questioned by the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) for nearly five hours on Friday over the purchase...
The Government is confident of achieving its target of building Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves to US$9 billion by the end of 2026, Deputy Finance Minister Anil...
by Rajan Philips The die is cast yet again over a constitutional amendment in Sri Lanka. But the latest of the amendments – the 22nd of...
The 22nd Constitutional Amendment (22A) Bill is now before the Supreme Court (SC). Dozens of petitions have been filed against it. The SC is facing a...
By Ifham Nizam Wildlife conservation cannot be driven by emotion alone. It must be backed by sound science, reliable data, effective policy and practical solutions that...
By Zanita Careem From the timeless charm of Vietnam’s ancient cities and emerald landscapes to Sri Lanka’s golden beaches, misty tea hills and rich cultural heritages,...
By Zanita Careem Dr. Zacky Haniffa, Secretary to Sri Lanka College of Cardiology at Durden’s Hospital, is a distinguished Royal College alumnus who graduated from the...