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Party has not barred me from talking to media: Kottahachchi

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- NPP MP Nilanthi Kottahachchi yesterday refuted that she was advised by the party to refrain from making statements to the media. When contacted by the Daily Mirror she said neith... Read More


Meenagaya train collides with elephants, derails

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Railway services on the Batticaloa line have been disrupted after the Meenagaya Intercity Express Train collided with a herd of elephants in the Gal Oya area this morning, the Rai... Read More


President defends Budget 2025 as best path forward despite concerns

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday stood by the proposals in his maiden budget, insisting that it is the most practical course of action, given Sri Lanka's economic real... Read More


Budget 2025 signals fiscal ambition but risks remain: Fitch

Srilanka, Feb. 20 -- Sri Lanka's Budget 2025 signals a strong push to boost fiscal revenues but risks to the country's financial stability remain significant, Fitch Ratings warned. Commenting on Pres... Read More


Ambitious Budget 2025 Proof of the pudding is in the eating

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Since assuming power, the National People's Power Government has tried to strike a delicate balance between fiscal consolidation guided by the IMF reform formula and NPP's expansi... Read More


Rathugala adivasis struggle to preserve 'bee honey harvesting' amidst climate change

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- For Danigala Mahabandalage Suda Wannila Aththo, the incumbent leader of the Rathugala adivasi community, bee-honey harvesting is part of their traditional lifestyle. Rathugala is ... Read More


Budget proposals, balancing the budget and IMF parameters

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Two days ago President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had the somewhat daunting task of presenting his government's first budget. AKD as the incumbent president, was voted into power by... Read More


Probe reveals woman's role in Ganemulla Sanjeewa shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- An investigation has revealed that a woman, disguised as a lawyer, had brought a revolver to the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court Complex with the intention of handing it over to the gunm... Read More


MP Archchuna requests for security amidst Hulftsdorp shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- In the wake of shooting incident in the Hulftsdorp Court complex this morning, Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna requested security for him at least during public sessions. ... Read More


Police to implement strict checks on lawyers following court shooting

Srilanka, Feb. 19 -- Following the shooting incident inside the Hulftsdorp Court Complex, where underworld figure 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' was killed by a gunman disguised as a lawyer, Acting Inspector Ge... Read More