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The proposed National Electricity Policy has raised serious concerns over the planned abolition of the Feed-in Tariff (FIT) for renewable energy developers, with industry experts warning that the move could undermine investments in the sector. The Renewable Energy Developers Association...

Member states must reform funding rules or risk a collapse of the world body, Antonio Guterres says UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres warned about the dire financial situation that the organization is experiencing due to non-payment of dues by member states....

Every contactless transaction will contribute to a state-of-the-art cancer hospital in Karapitiya Reiterating its commitment to ‘Doing Well by Doing Good’, Mastercard has launched its Tap for Change campaign in Sri Lanka, an initiative empowering cardholders to turn everyday digital...

“Stripped with Thieves…”“Thieves and Lies…”“Mugged Character…”“A New Thief Wanted…”“Nothing Without Thieves…” This was the wave of popular stage dramas that emerged in Sri Lanka after the 2015 Presidential Election. The reason was simple: “catching thieves” had become the most popular...

SJB MP S.M. Marikkar has warned that continued arrivals of substandard coal in Sri Lanka could lead to power cuts as early as March. Speaking at a media briefing last week, MP Marikkar revealed that the coal from the first...

SummaryIn 2026, intense geopolitical competition and counterterrorism efforts will shape and influence the global threat environment. Simultaneously, non-state armed groups driven by religious, ethnic, and extreme ideological motives will continue to pose threats to governments and societies across various countries....

Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned investors against investing in various crop-based schemes that promise high interest returns, stating that such investments are not regulated under any legal framework.

The Leader of the Opposition stated that the issue of granting permanent appointments to Teacher Development Officers is not a new matter, emphasizing that the Opposition has consistently stood up for their rights without boasting, unlike the government. He stressed...

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has proposed a new name to fill the vacant post of Auditor General, Transport Minister Bimal Ratnayake said. He stated that the Constitutional Council is scheduled to convene today (31), during which a final decision on...

Chinese-Backed Projects Stall as Tourism Slumps, Investments Freeze  ‘Colombo Club’ Gains Momentum as SJB–UNP Unity Talks Advance  Prelates Push for Appointment of a “Suitable” Auditor General Coal-Stained Government It appears that the honeymoon period of the Malima government has now...