Many actors involved in negotiations to end Israel’s genocidal war on Gaza and begin its reconstruction breathed a collective sigh of relief when it was […]
Month: December 2025
Governor Cabraal: Case Withdrawn whilst CIABOC Leaves Door Open to File Action if Reimbursement not Paid
A veritable storm of sorts unrelated to Cyclone Ditwa struck earlier this morning. It was pointed out by some that Governor Cabraal had been discharged […]
UN launches USD35Mn Humanitarian Plan to aid Cyclone survivors in Sri Lanka
The United Nations today (11) launched its Humanitarian Priorities Plan, aiming to raise USD 35 million over the next four months, to support efforts to […]
Health Authorities Warn of Eye Infection Risk in Flood-Affected Areas
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a warning that eye infections, particularly conjunctivitis, could spread more easily in the wake of recent floods due to […]
Government Unveils Fresh Credit Lifeline for MSMEs Hit by Recent Disasters
The government has announced a revamped financial support initiative aimed at helping micro, small and medium-sized enterprises regain their footing after the recent wave of […]
Sri Lanka to launch special program to protect children affected by disaster
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Women and Child Affairs on Wednesday announced a special program aimed at safeguarding children affected by the recent floods and landslides. […]
UNDP says 1.1 million hectares in Sri Lanka submerged after Cyclone Ditwah
Cyclone Ditwah has caused one of the largest flood events in Sri Lanka’s recent history, submerging 1.1 million hectares, roughly 20 per cent of the […]
Cabraal hails case withdrawal:“always had faith in judicial process”
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal welcomed the withdrawal of a bribery case filed against him over the Central Bank’s controversial investment in Greek […]
Sri Lanka Prepared to Withstand Economic Shocks from Cyclone Ditwah, Says Central Bank Governor
Sri Lanka is equipped to absorb sudden economic shocks arising from Cyclone Ditwah and its aftermath, with the Central Bank ready to deploy its full […]
Rebuilding Sri Lanka: An Economic Imperative, Not a Charitable Exercise
As Sri Lanka confronts the massive destruction left behind by Cyclone Ditwah, the conversation around rebuilding must finally shift from sentiment to strategy. Early assessments indicate […]
MSC and Sri Lanka Ports Authority sign terminal service deal to strengthen Colombo operations
Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) has signed a new Terminal Service Agreement (TSA) with the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA), formalizing operational arrangements for the carrier’s […]
Russia sends aid to Sri Lanka after devastating cyclone
Russia has sent a planeload of humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka after the island nation was struck by Cyclone Ditwah in late November, Russia’s RIA […]
Cabraal and three others acquitted and released from the Greek bond case
Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihail today (10) ordered the release and acquittal of former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and three other accused […]
Floods : PM Harini bans unauthorized constructions in Colombo
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that there will be no permission granted for unauthorized constructions within the Colombo District, nor any form of residential […]
THE MANTRA FOR ANY NEWSROOM
The Justices note that free speech includes the freedom to criticize government, ‘criticism of government however unpalatable, it cannot be restricted or penalized unless it […]
Sri Lanka records over 50,000 tourist arrivals in Dec so far
Sri Lanka has recorded 50,222 tourist arrivals so far in December, according to the latest data from the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Of […]
Insurance companies begin compensation process for Cyclone Ditwah losses
Insurance companies in Sri Lanka have begun compensating individuals and businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of Finance announced. Secretary to the Ministry of […]
Australian Ban on under 16’s Social Media now Legalised
Australia is now the first country in the world to ban social media for children under 16, blocking them from a host of platforms Millions […]