The 'immoral political deals' that Sri Lankan political parties conduct behind the scenes, despite publicly criticizing each other, have once again been exposed during a recent visit to India. The entire country has been subjected to severe embarrassment on the international stage following a secret trip to India by Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa and a group of new Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs, during which Rajapaksa illicitly used the title of 'Leader of the Opposition'—a position he does not hold.
The ongoing legal saga against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, widely characterized as a political witch-hunt, faced sharp criticism today at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara strongly admonished the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for its failure to conduct a proper investigation into the allegations of misusing state funds.
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific (GHAPAC), a leading healthcare platform in the region, officially announced the launch of the Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 at a press conference today at the ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo.
The competitive spirit of Sri Lanka's brightest minds is set to be tested as the inaugural SL Mindhunt 1.0 - Corporate & Open Quiz Competition fast approaches. Organized by the SL Trivia Society in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Gampaha, the event promises an evening of intense intellectual challenge, networking, and strategy.
The country faces a severe risk of a massive power crisis and widespread electricity cuts in the coming months, a direct consequence of the current government's inefficiency and lack of transparency in the coal procurement process. Political groups, including the 'Winning South Collective' and opposition parties, warn that failure to secure the necessary coal stocks before April could cripple the Norochcholai Power Plant, making a return to nationwide darkness inevitable.
The death of former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka has ripped the veneer off the "clean politics" image currently being projected by the present government and the leadership of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), bringing a dark and gruesome reality back into the public discourse. A note left by Mr. Gunathilaka, once a prominent figure and a former presidential candidate for the JVP, claims that his life was being hunted by "Killing Squads" allegedly operated by a group including JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva.
The Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government, reportedly unsettled by the rapidly escalating anarchy and public dissent following its recent ascension to power, has launched a campaign to suppress the rising young voices within the opposition.f
In a move set to reshape the country's political landscape, the youth leadership of Sri Lanka’s two main democratic forces is preparing to establish a unified front against the arbitrary rule of the NPP (National People's Power) government, which they claim is imperiling the nation's democracy and darkening the future of the younger generation.
The ongoing legal saga against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, widely characterized as a political witch-hunt, faced sharp criticism today at the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court. Magistrate Isuru Neththikumara strongly admonished the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for its failure to conduct a proper investigation into the allegations of misusing state funds.
GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific (GHAPAC), a leading healthcare platform in the region, officially announced the launch of the Sri Lanka GlobalHealth Asia-Pacific Conference, Summit & Awards 2026 at a press conference today at the ITC Ratnadipa, Colombo.
The competitive spirit of Sri Lanka's brightest minds is set to be tested as the inaugural SL Mindhunt 1.0 - Corporate & Open Quiz Competition fast approaches. Organized by the SL Trivia Society in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Gampaha, the event promises an evening of intense intellectual challenge, networking, and strategy.
The competitive spirit of Sri Lanka's brightest minds is set to be tested as the inaugural SL Mindhunt 1.0 - Corporate & Open Quiz Competition fast approaches. Organized by the SL Trivia Society in collaboration with the Rotaract Club of Gampaha, the event promises an evening of intense intellectual challenge, networking, and strategy.
Sasidu Ranathunga of John Keells Holdings and Yasasri Herath of IFS emerged victorious in the Men's and Women's Open Singles categories at the 41st MBA Novices Badminton Championship 2025, held at the MBA Indoor Courts in Colombo from March 22nd to 30th.
Sri Lanka's burgeoning reputation in the global golfing arena is set to reach new heights as two of its most promising junior golfers, Reshan Algama and Kaya Daluwatte, prepare to participate in the prestigious Robert Rock Junior Masters. This esteemed tournament, scheduled from April 1st to 3rd at the renowned Al Hamra Golf Club in the United Arab Emirates, is a pivotal platform for showcasing emerging talent in the world of golf.