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SJB and UNP to collaborate under a joint political program – Sajith
Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, announced that the SJB has decided to politically collaborate with the United National Party (UNP) under a joint program, based on the leadership and…
60% of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression – Expert
It has been revealed that 60 percent of school students in Sri Lanka suffer from depression, according to recent research findings.
The study also shows that 24 percent of students in higher grades are affected by depression.
This…
Youth sentenced to 10 years RI for drug trafficking
A 21-year-old who is employed as a mason has been sentenced to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty of trafficking the narcotic substance known as ‘ice’.
The sentence was delivered by Colombo High Court Judge…
Business fined for selling bottled water at inflated prices
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 600,000 on a business in the Kolonnawa area that was found guilty of selling a bottle of drinking water at a price exceeding the government-regulated rate.
The case was filed by…
Cardinal Ranjith slams proposed bill to ban corporal punishment
His Eminence Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith has stated that some laws of the Western world regarding the implementation of the proposed bill seeking to ban corporal punishment for children are completely unsuitable for Sri…
2012 Greek bonds case against ex-CBSL chief Cabraal moved to December
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), against former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Ajith Nivard Cabraal and four other…
Cabinet Reshuffle: New portfolios for 3 ministers and 10 deputy ministers
The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today’s Cabinet reshuffle.
Cabinet Ministers -
The following Cabinet Ministers have been sworn in:
Bimal Niroshan…
World Bank warns US tariffs on Indian exports to slow South Asia growth next year
The World Bank on Tuesday said higher tariffs on Indian goods exported to the U.S. will drag the South Asian growth rate in 2026, even as the current year remains shielded by government spending.
The World Bank said growth in South Asia…
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery remains incomplete, World Bank says
Despite Sri Lanka’s strong economic performance in recent times, the recovery remains incomplete, with growth still below pre-crisis levels and poverty significantly elevated, the World Bank said.
The World Bank noted that strengthening…
Airline accused of killing ‘strict vegetarian’ Sri Lankan passenger with meat-based meal: Report
A Southern California cardiologist flying Qatar Airways from Los Angeles to Sri Lanka was denied the vegetarian meal he had ordered, then died after choking on a piece of food while attempting to “eat around” the meat in meal he was given…