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The NPP and economic democracy

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The brutal assault and abandonment of a four-year-old girl in Wattegama by her mother last week is part of a broader, recurring pattern of abuse rather than an isolated incident.... Read More


Two Borrowers, Two Different Stories

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- We often read headline news about billions of rupees owed by large-scale loan defaulters to State-owned banks. But there is another story-one that tells us something disturbing a... Read More


"Cyclone Ditwah exposed critical structural gaps in Sri Lanka's early warning architecture" - Prof. Amaratunga -

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- In this exclusive interview with the Daily Mirror, Dilanthi Amaratunga, professor of Disaster Risks and Climate Resilience at Loughborough University, UK, one of the world's most... Read More


Sri Lanka to implement national pharmaceutical policy 2026-2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the expedited implementation of Sri Lanka's National Pharmaceutical Policy for 2026-2030, aimed at ensuring access to safe, effective, quali... Read More


Education Council to be established in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the preparation of a Bill to establish an Education Council to standardize, register, license, assure quality and accredit professionals in ... Read More


Doctors remove 3.1kg stone from man's bladder and claim record

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Doctors in Sri Lanka have removed a 3.1kg (6.8lb) bladder stone from a man - which they believe to be the largest of its kind on record. The procedure was carried out last week ... Read More


How do NPP Ministers predict my verdict before court? - asks Namal

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- SLPP Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has questioned how NPP ministers could predict that he would be sentenced to prison when the court has yet to deliver its verdict. "I really... Read More


Strong winds, rough seas expected along Sri Lanka coast

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory warning of strong winds and rough seas in several sea areas around Sri Lanka. According to the advisory, winds are expected ... Read More


Two arrested with deer antlers, elephant tusk ornaments in Kuruwita raid

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Two persons in possession of animal body parts, including antlers, hides and ornaments made from elephant tusks, were arrested during a raid conducted by the Police Special Task ... Read More


Keheliya Rambukwella arrested

Sri Lanka, Aug. 18 -- Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connection with an ongoing investigation.... Read More