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Bangladesh’s student leaders, who were a driving force behind the mass protests that led to the ousting of former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina in 2024, now face an uncertain political future. Despite their central role in the uprising, the youth-led...

Sri Lanka has secured three places among the world’s top 25 honeymoon destinations for 2026, according to the latest rankings released by the globally renowned travel advisory firm TripAdvisor. The recognition highlights Sri Lanka’s growing appeal as a preferred honeymoon...

The Chinese Chamber of Commerce has announced plans to invest in Sri Lanka, according to Sri Lanka Latest News. The proposed investment aims to utilize currently unused land for the development of large-scale dairy farming projects and export-oriented agricultural ventures,...

The Sri Lanka Army has achieved a monthly savings of Rs. 1.5 million following the introduction of 20 new jeeps, handed over by Indian Army Commander Upendra Dwivedi. The vehicles were officially presented to the Sri Lanka Army during Commander...

The Supreme Court today (20) scheduled the appeals filed by former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando against their sentences on corruption charges for hearing on March 9. The appeals were presented before a bench comprising Chief Justice Preethi Padman...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised concerns in Parliament over the tender process for coal supply to the Lakvijaya Power Plant in Norochcholai, a critical facility for the country’s electricity production, highlighting a lack of transparency in decision-making. Speaking under...

A group of opposition members in the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha staged a protest today (20) against the new education reforms, wearing black armbands, Sri Lanka Latest News reports. The protesters gathered near Homagama Sathipola and marched from there to the...

Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated that he believes former Speaker Ashoka Ranwala no longer possesses a certificate, as a sufficient amount of time has passed for him to submit his doctorate certificate. Speaking during a political program on Derana Rupavahini yesterday...

Several parties have alleged that the inspection report examining the quality of coal stocks—suspected to be substandard—has not yet been released due to pressure being exerted on officials to alter the data contained in the report. Meanwhile, the Ceylon Electricity...

According to the latest update of the ‘Anura Meter’ manifesto progress monitor, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has fulfilled 10 out of 30 key election promises as of November 2025. A further 10 promises are currently in the process of implementation,...