East Asia Forum14h
Breaking the cycle of old politics in Sri Lanka
Sri Lanka’s new leader must avoid scandals and pursue domestic and foreign policies that centre on improving the island’s ...
The Island21h
Group led by Karu seeks to resurrect Yahapalana constitutional proposals
By Shamindra Ferdinando Chairman of the Public Representations Committee on Constitutional Reforms (PRCCR) Lal Wijenayake yesterday (12) said that former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya, in his current ...
The Island21h
Oracle Corporation pledges support for Sri Lanka’s digitalization
President Anura Kumara Disanayake met with the Executive Vice Chairman of Oracle Corporation Mike Sicilia during the World Governments Summit held in the United Arab Emirates on Tuesday (11). The ...
The Island1d
Govt. urged to make its stance clear on longstanding grievances of Northern communities and upcountry estate workers
The People’s Struggle Alliance (PSA) on Monday urged the JVP-led NPP government to make its stance clear on the longstanding ...
The Island1d
President meets Kuwaiti Prime Minister Sheikh Ahmed Abdullah Al Ahmad Al Sabah
President Anura Kumara Disanayake, who is currently in the United Arab Emirates to participate in the 2025 World Governments ...
The Island1d
AKD’s attention drawn to ITAK’s threat to demolish Tissa Raja Maha Viharaya
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (retd.) Sarath Weerasekera yesterday said that it was the responsibility of the NPP government to ensure the safety of Tissa Raja ...
The Island2d
Gevindu opposes Karu’s move to promote Yahapalana federal proposals, points to NPP-US nexus
By Shamindra Ferdinando Former SLPP National List MP and leader of Yuthukama civil society group Gevindu Cumaratunga yesterday (11) said that the public should oppose former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya’s ...
The Island2d
Justice Ministry begins process of establishing Independent Prosecutor’s Office
The Ministry of Justice and National Integration has announced plans to establish an Independent Prosecutor’s Office, fulfilling a key pledge of the JVP-led NPP government. Issuing a statement, the ...
The Island2d
SJB warns govt. against forcing farmers to sell their paddy to the state for a song
The SJB has vowed to resist any attempts by the government to use threats and intimidation to make farmers sell their paddy to the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB). Addressing the media at the SJB ...
Daily News2d
Constitutional reforms will strengthen democracy – NMSJ
The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) on Monday said that the NMSK believed that embarking on the path of Constitutional ...
Sri Lankan president’s Independence Day speech: All for the “motherland”
Dissanayake’s speech paying glowing tribute to sham independence and demanding that class interests of workers and the ...
The Island2d
LG elections Bill: SC determination to be announced on Friday
The Acting Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne said yesterday that the Committee on Parliamentary Business had decided to convene a special Sitting of Parliament, on 14 February. The ...