SJB’s Kurunegala District Organizer Amitha Bandara arrested with drugs

Kurunegala district organizer of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Amitha Bandara has been arrested during a drug operation on thursday (December 21) while in possession of narcotics.



Samagi Jana Balawegaya warns against counting foreign loans as part of forex reserves

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has cautioned the Wickremesinghe-Rajapaksa government against counting loans received from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and Asian Development Bank (ADB) as external buffers as they have to be paid back.



Minister Tiran Alles gets death threats from underworld

Public Security Minister Tiran Alles has received death threats over the phone yesterday (December 21) after concluding a press conference on ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ held at the Presidential Media Centre



Asia feels the sting of India’s onion export ban

India’s ban on the export of onions has driven up prices of the vegetable for Asian buyers, who are scrambling for cheaper alternatives, particularly as New Delhi is unlikely to lift the curbs before general elections next year.



Sri Lanka to use powerful sound waves and drones to mitigate human-elephant conflict

Sri Lanka to use high-intensity light currents, powerful sound waves and drones to mitigate the human-elephant conflict.



Sri Lanka sees forex reserves exceeding $4 billion after fresh funding

Sri Lanka said on Wednesday it expects its foreign exchange reserves to rise above $4 billion this month, their highest level since the island nation plunged last year into its worst economic crisis since independence in 1948.



Sri Lanka’s former President says Tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024

Former President of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that tax policy will become a major political issue in 2024 after the VAT increase in the 2024 budget.



Sri Lanka’s Energy Minister tells CEB not to pay bonuses and allowances to employees

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has directed the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) to refrain from paying all bonuses and allowances to its employees for the year 2023.



World Bank releases additional USD 250 million for Sri Lanka to sustain economic reforms

The World Bank released the second tranche of the US$ 500 million Sri Lanka Resilience, Stability and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO), considering the continued satisfactory progress made by the government with the reform program.



Sri Lanka’s healthcare system faces a major crisis

Sri Lanka is facing a major crisis with its healthcare system as more than 1,500 doctors and specialists have left the country for overseas jobs in the last year.



Public input sought for Sri Lanka’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan

The Presidential Secretariat of Sri Lanka is seeking the feedback and ideas of the members of the public for the formulation of Sri Lanka’s Open Government Partnership (OGP) National Action Plan spanning from 2023 – 2025.



Clear skin, unblemished midriff, proficient English skills must to be air hostesses: Minister

When choosing air hostesses for SriLankan Airlines, candidates should have clear facial skin and an unblemished midriff, especially visible when wearing a saree.



Donald Trump barred from Colorado ballot for role in attack on U.S. Capitol

Former President Donald Trump cannot appear on the ballot in Colorado in next year’s presidential election because of his role in the January 6, 2021, attack on the U.S. Capitol by his supporters, the state’s top court ruled Tuesday in a historic judgment that will likely be taken up by the U.S. Supreme Court.



Nuwan Thushara joins Mumbai Indians for INR 4.80 crore

Sri Lankan cricketer Nuwan Thushara has been bought by Mumbai Indians for 4.8 crore Indian rupees.



Dilshan Madushanka joins Mumbai Indians for INR 4.60 crore

Mumbai Indians bring Sri Lanka pacer Dilshan Madushanka to Wankhede Stadium for Rs. 4.6 Crore (Indian rupees).



Family of Sri Lankan student killed in police chase in United Kingdom call for justice

The family of the Sri Lankan student Oshada Jayasundera who was fatally struck by a car during a police chase say they “hope for justice to prevail”.