Sri Lanka’s economy grew by 5 per cent in 2025 as the country continued its recovery from the 2022 economic crisis, but its investment climate remains challenging, with foreign investors reporting policy
The World Bank’s International Debt Report 2024 paints a grim picture of Sri Lanka’s debt challenges, underscoring the nation’s precarious financial position within a global crisis that saw debt servicing costs and
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by Luxman Aravind Lies may elevate you to power, but they will never secure it. To cling to power through deception, you will be forced to resort to ruthless brutality—first against those
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Introduction Effective communication plays a vital role in governance. If communication is clear and effective, it contributes to promoting transparency and building trust between those holding power and the people who are
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On December 12, Sri Lanka received a significant boost to its maritime surveillance capabilities with the induction of a Beechcraft King Air 350 aircraft, donated by the Australian government. The aircraft was
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This story has been updated with additional details as of 14 December 2024. We would like to issue a correction regarding our earlier report on Barrington Global Company. The Colombo District Court
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Uralchem Group has delivered 55,000 tonnes of potash fertiliser to Sri Lanka to support the country’s agricultural sector and strengthen food security. The official handover ceremony in Colombo was attended by Sri
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Nineteen U.S. Peace Corps Volunteers took their oaths today in Colombo, marking the second group of Volunteers to return to Sri Lanka since the program’s relaunch last year. The ceremony highlighted the
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The Sri Lankan police have clarified that there is no evidence to suggest that an Army Intelligence officer was involved in the stabbing of three police officers during a protest in front
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by Our Economic Affairs Editor Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone (APSEZ) has withdrawn its $553 million loan request from the United States Development Finance Corporation (DFC) for the Colombo West International
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by Our Special Correspondents in Colombo President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has taken a strong stance on the ongoing controversy surrounding Speaker of Parliament Dr. Asoka Sapumal Ranwala’s educational qualifications. The issue, which
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The United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) is a monumental international treaty that establishes the laws governing our vast oceans and maritime activities. Drafted in 1982 and implemented
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by Our Political Affairs Editor The controversy surrounding Asoka Ranwala’s educational qualifications is more than just a personal dispute—it’s a glaring fissure within the JVP-National People’s Power (NPP) government itself. This isn’t
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For thousands of years, Sri Lanka has proudly stood as an island nation in the Indian Ocean, intricately connected to the ebb and flow of the surrounding seas. Recent collaborations with the
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Reading the detailed news article under the title ‘First Sri Lankan Buddhist monk in 105 years joins Oxford for MPhil in Buddhist Studies‘, was a refreshing experience for me, as it should’ve
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by Our Defence Affairs Editor Men and women in white in Sri Lanka are having their day today! Their immense contributions have safeguarded the nation’s maritime borders, ensuring the safety and stability
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