IUSF says Ranil–Gotabaya era education reforms promoted under NPP
The Inter-University Students’ Federation (IUSF) has called on the public to oppose proposed education reforms, warning that the changes threaten Sri Lanka’s free education system and could marginalise students from low-income families. In a statement issued on Friday, the IUSF…
S. Achchudan assumes duties as DG of Department of Sports Development
S. Achchudan officially assumed duties as the Director General of the Department of Sports Development yesterday (02). Following the acceptance of his letter of appointment from Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumar Gamage, Achchudan formally took charge in…
Govt to resume stalled Colombage Mawatha housing project
The government has taken steps to resume and complete the stalled apartment complex on Colombage Mawatha, Kirulapone, through a fresh tender process. The project, which consists of 615 housing units, had been halted during the 2022 economic crisis. Officials say…
Russia condemn US ‘armed aggression’ against Venezuela
Russia has condemned what it described as an act of armed aggression by the United States against Venezuela, warning that the situation risked further escalation and calling for an urgent diplomatic response through the United Nations. In a statement, Russian…
Colombo Mayor slams misogyny targeting PM Harini
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazar has strongly condemned what she described as the normalisation of harassment and misogyny targeting women in leadership, responding to recent controversial remarks directed at Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. In a statement shared publicly, Balthazar said…
Trump blocks chips deal, cites security, China-related concerns
President Donald Trump on Friday blocked U.S. photonics firm HieFo Corp’s $3 million acquisition of assets in New Jersey-based aerospace and defense specialist Emcore, citing national security and China-related concerns. In an order, opens new tab released by the White…
Criminalising free speech
IF post-2016 were the years when Peca’s misuse against those exercising their right to freedom of speech and press freedom was tested, 2025 was the year when the gaps in the state’s ability to fully abuse the law were filled….
Pakistan Court Gives Journalists Life Sentences Over Imran Khan Protest Links
A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced eight journalists and social media commentators to life imprisonment in absentia, convicting them of terrorism-related offences linked to online activity supporting former prime minister Imran Khan. A Pakistani anti-terrorism court has sentenced eight journalists…
US captures Venezuelan President & Wife
US President Donald Trump says that the Venezuelan President, Nicolas Maduro, and his wife had been “captured and flown out of the country’ following the strikes. The post US captures Venezuelan President & Wife appeared first on Newswire.
T20 World Cup: Bangladesh Matches in India Face Doubt, Sri Lanka on Standby
Questions have emerged over whether Bangladesh will play their scheduled matches in India during the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 amid speculation that venues could be shifted following recent developments involving the Indian cricket authorities. The discussion follows comments…