Pact with IMF faces flak
A recently-formed coalition of trade unions, student unions, progressive intellectuals, social organisations and activists has criticised the Sri Lanka government for its…
Modern day threats are complex
“We need to be knowledgeable to face any future challenges considering transnational effects of terrorism. We are living in fast…
SLC is letting down Sri Lankan cricket
At Pallekele, following an embarrassing 48 hours for Sri Lanka’s cricket administrators, Dimuth Karunaratne misses and angled ball, Kusal Mendis…
77 Tamil Nadu fishermen released
In a goodwill gesture the Sri Lankan government on Monday has ordered the release of all 77 Tamil Nadu fishermen…
Muralidaran blasts former bosses
Sri Lanka’s record-breaking spinner Muttiah Muralidaran has launched a blistering attack on his former bosses after they complained about his…
SCCC to buy LafargeHolcim
Siam City Cement Pcl (SCCC) , Thailand’s second-largest cement maker, said on Monday it has signed a deal to buy…
Clash at the Jaffna University unfortunate
Following a question raised by Chief Opposition Whip Anura Dissanayake in Parliament regarding the clash at the University of Jaffna on 16…
Call for analysis of deeper issues behind University clash
The continuing public discourse on the recent clash of students at the University of Jaffna has brought to the fore the need for critical…
Canada will continue to encourage Government to fulfil commitment to UNHRC
The Prime Minister, Justin Trudeau, today issued the following statement on the anniversary of Black July: “On this 33rd anniversary,…
Sri Lanka tea meets SFDA specifications
Sri Lankan tea fulfils the specifications of the Saudi Food and Drug Authority (SFDA), a visiting island official, who was…