Education Reforms: Govt. forges ahead amidst widespread protests
The government is forging ahead with its ambitious education reform package, amidst protests by teachers’ trade unions, university teachers and…
Day: July 21, 2025
Economic hardships take their toll on marriages and birth rate
Sri Lanka is witnessing a steady decline in birth rates, alongside rising malnutrition among children under five, experts warn, amidst…
Fires cut a wide swathe through forests across SL
About 965 forest fires have destroyed over 11,123.99 hectares of forest cover, according to official data. The highest number of…
Tourist arrivals cross one million
Sri Lanka welcomed over 1.16 million foreign tourists during the first six months of 2025, marking a significant uptick in…
Many quit farming due to escalating cost of production: Farmers’ association
More than one million Sri Lankan farmers face the risk of abandoning vegetable cultivation due to soaring input costs and…