UN Special Rapporteurs Raise Concerns Over Proposed Sri Lankan Legislation: Urgent Review Encouraged
United Nations Special Rapporteurs, including Irene Khan on the promotion and protection of the right to freedom of opinion and
168 Child Sexual Abuse Cases and 22 Pregnancies among Girls Under 16 in September
In a recent session of the Committee on Public Finance held in Parliament, startling revelations emerged regarding the prevalence of
Government Considers Phased Implementation of Rs. 10,000 Pay Increase Starting January 2024
In a recent meeting of the State Revenue Unit presided over by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, discussions were held regarding the
Sri Lanka and European Union Sign EUR 15 Million Agreement to Advance Circular Economy in Food Sector
The Sri Lankan government and the European Union (EU) have formalized a financing agreement, signing a deal worth EUR 15
Sri Lanka Witnesses a Remarkable 122% Surge in Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) Projects in 2023
The Investment Promotions Ministry has reported a substantial 122 percent increase in foreign direct investment (FDI) projects in Sri Lanka
Government Faces Growing Concerns as Appointment of New IGP Nears a Critical Point
The prolonged and contentious process of appointing a new Inspector General of Police (IGP) has entered a critical phase, casting
Former BASL President Saliya Pieris PC Refutes President Wickremesinghe’s Allegations of Prime Ministerial Ambitions
In response to President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s claims in Parliament today that he harbored ambitions to become Prime Minister before May
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Chief Optimistic About IMF Program Approval in December 2023
Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, the Chief of Sri Lanka’s Central Bank, expressed confidence that the country’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) program
Opposition Leader Calls for Transparency on Defaulted Loans from State Banks
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to reveal the identities of the initial ten individuals or institutions that
President Ranil Wickremesinghe Criticizes Indian Government’s UN Stance on Sri Lankan Tamils
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has voiced strong disapproval of the Indian government’s criticism of Sri Lanka at the United Nations regarding