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It has been reported that the Chairman of the Kahatagasdigiliya Pradeshiya Sabha, Susil Jayalath, allegedly threatened a journalist over the phone. The incident is said to have occurred when the journalist had gone to cover the Cooperative Election in the...

A post and accompanying photograph published on the Ministry of Health’s official Facebook page regarding birth control have sparked significant public criticism. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa had earlier brought attention to birth control awareness by creating a cartoon adaptation of...

The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects within the tourism, manufacturing, and agricultural sectors. It is reported that the relevant order has been issued by President Anura Kumara...

A mysterious explosion has reportedly occurred at a military base belonging to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) in central Tehran, the capital of Iran.

The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka hosted its 67th Annual General Meeting at the Kingsbury Hotel, Colombo, on 10th February 2026, gathering distinguished representatives from the business community, government, and diplomatic missions to explore collaborative strategies for economic...

The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) and the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recently convened a full house of technology companies in Colombo for the “Seed to Scale – Unlock Value & Potential” forum, aimed at positioning the...

SriLankan Airlines, currently seeking a strategic partner to either manage or invest in the debt-ridden national carrier, received a capital infusion of Rs. 25.2 billion from the Government in December 2025. The airline has also called for applications to appoint...

Multiple Special Rapporteurs of the United Nations have responded to the government’s request for comments on Sri Lanka’s revised anti-terrorism bill, which is intended to replace the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), expressing “deep concern” over the continuation of “substantive...

The government has announced fresh tax holidays ranging from six to ten years for new investors in the tourism, manufacturing, agriculture, and educational technology sectors, according to a new Treasury circular. The circular, issued by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in...

“What would Sri Lanka look like today if the Aragalaya had never happened?” This is a question a foreign embassy official asked a journalist. “Then the Rajapaksas would be preparing Namal for 2029…,”The journalist replied without hesitation. The final chapter...