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
Sri Lanka’s gross foreign reserves saw a significant increase of $474 million in October, rising to a total of $6.4 billion, according to data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka.
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Editorial The world is a stage for a perpetual tragedy, a cycle of self-destruction that humanity seems unable to escape. We fall into catastrophe time and again—not because of some external calamity—but
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The following article is based on a piece written by K. W. Janaranjana, editor of the Anidda, a weekly Sinhala newspaper published in Colombo. Last week, Udaya Gammanpila released a report prepared
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In recent weeks, we have received numerous calls from friends, relatives, and so-called acquaintances living both in Sri Lanka and abroad. They have informed us that the government has decided to recall
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The People’s Struggle Alliance claimed that influential rice magnate Dudley Sirisena contributed substantial funds to sway the outcome of recent presidential elections. According to Indrananda de Silva, a parliamentary candidate from the
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In today’s context, many individuals strive for international recognition through their unique talents and relentless efforts. True greatness, however, is not solely defined by global achievement but by service to one’s homeland.
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The election of comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake as Sri Lanka’s executive president has introduced a transformative environment into the country’s political landscape. His approach is marked by an emphasis on empathy, transparency,
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The National People’s Power (NPP) is in the fray in the Northern and Eastern Provinces at the forthcoming parliamentary elections. The ruling party, on its own, is contesting all five electoral districts
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Editorial As America descends into another episode of its self-glorifying election drama, the question we must ask is this: does any of it matter? For nations like Sri Lanka, the answer is
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Former President Chandrika Kumaratunga has expressed grave concerns for her safety in a letter to the Public Security Ministry, citing a potential conspiracy against her reminiscent of the assassination of her husband,
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Pubudu Jagoda, Colombo district candidate of the People’s Struggle Alliance, has raised serious concerns about Epic Lanka’s claims regarding their authority to issue passports in Sri Lanka. Speaking at a press conference
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Efficient border agency operations are crucial for any economy, especially for island nations like Sri Lanka, where trade significantly contributes to economic growth. Delays in cargo clearance disrupt the flow of goods,
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by Naveen Dewage and K. Ratnayake After Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) and National People’s Power (NPP), was elected as Sri Lanka’s president on September 21,
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Editorial The recent push by the Malima-JVP administration to dismantle trade unions under the guise of economic stability is nothing short of an assault on the very principles of democracy and justice.
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Candidates experienced in what? The former president, Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe has asked the voters to elect members with experience back to the parliament at the Nov 14 election. He alleges that those
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