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Pradeep Nilanga Dela re-elected as Diyawadana Nilame: Diyawadana Nilame election highlights need for Buddhist Temporalities Act reform

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Incumbent Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela was re-elected to the prestigious position of Chief Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa (Temple of the Tooth) in Kandy on Novemb... Read More


Polythene ban ; Can regulation be reformed?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- While Asian nations from Bangladesh to Bhutan have taken bold, systemic steps to choke the polythene menace at its source, Sri Lanka still tinkers at the edges pretending regulat... Read More


Sri Lanka's recovery must not be a mirage!

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Three years ago, Sri Lanka was on its knees. Queues for fuel snaked for kilometres, electricity cuts plunged homes into darkness, and the shelves of pharmacies and supermarkets l... Read More


Vested interests against the PM? Beyond Strikes: The Future Demands Education Reform Now

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Education trade unions nationwide have joined forces against the reforms. The only unions not opposing the changes are those linked to a particular political party, ironically, t... Read More


ADB approves US $ 100mn to strengthen financial stability in SL

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a US $ 100 million loan to address the complex and challenging structural reforms in Sri Lanka's financial sector, through better go... Read More


Budget 2026 signals export growth focus; policy clarity key to success: JAAF

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- Budget 2026 has earned cautious praise from the apparel industry, which sees it as a step in the right direction towards rebuilding the export strength and investor confidence. H... Read More


CCC urges fast reforms to translate Budget 2026 into growth

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce (CCC), Sri Lanka's largest private sector representative, welcomed National Budget 2026, describing it as a blueprint of policy stability, fiscal c... Read More


Budget favors animals over doctors: Dr. Sanjeewa

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The Chairman of the Medical and Civil Rights Doctors' Trade Union Alliance, Specialist Dr. Chamal Sanjeewa, has strongly criticized the 2026 budget, claiming it allocates signifi... Read More


Govt. delivers progressive growth and reform oriented budget

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- The budget scored 10/10 in achieving predictability and continuity in government policy in economic management which is going to be welcomed by the private sector Even by paying... Read More


Cricketer dies after on-field collision in Minuwangoda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 10 -- A 41-year-old man has died following an accident during a cricket match at a playground in the Aluthopola area of Minuwangoda. Police said the incident occurred when two players... Read More