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Sri Lanka has reportedly decided to purchase fuel, gas, coal, and fertilizer from Russia through a government-to-government arrangement. This move is expected to take place under a special “waiver” (permission) granted by the US Treasury for Russian fuel-related transactions, which...

Minister Chaturanga Reveals the True State of the Public Service: “Its Inefficiency Can Be Exposed Day by Day

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on April 22 ordered the Criminal Investigation Department to present the progress of investigations on May 20 regarding suspects, including former State Intelligence Service chief Suresh Sale, who has been arrested and is in detention...

Looking back at the history of public administration in Sri Lanka, certain high offices were traditionally occupied only by men. Among them, the post of Auditor General — regarded as the guardian of state financial discipline — holds a place...

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court on April 22 ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to submit a progress report on May 20 regarding ongoing investigations into former State Intelligence Service chief Suresh Sale and other suspects currently in custody. They...

A total of 22 suspected drug traffickers have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport with a stock of “Kush” and “Hash” drugs valued at more than Rs. 1.1 billion. According to the airport correspondent, the suspects were taken into custody...

When Chandrika, who came to power in 1994, appointed A.S. Jayawardena as Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, it was as if a bomb had gone off within the government. A.S. Jayawardena had begun his career as a junior executive...

President Donald Trump responds after an alleged shooter opened fire inside the hotel where the correspondents’ dinner was being held. ‘‘Quite an evening in D.C. Secret Service and Law Enforcement did a fantastic job. They acted quickly and bravely, Trump...

Malima vs SJB Set for May Day Showdown ‘News Plants’ Resurface—And Fail Again Champika Reverses Stance on ‘Easter Attackers’ Questions Upon Questions A government that commands a two‑thirds majority often enjoys a “honeymoon period” lasting three to four years. During...

A vessel believed to be a Chinese ship, which was traveling toward Iran through the Strait of Hormuz, was reportedly turned back by the United States Navy. On April 24, the U.S. Navy destroyer USS Rafael Peralta (DDG 115) fired...