Govt. backed Geneva move opposed by a section of AG’s Department
The NPP government’s decision to establish an Office of the Public Prosecutor, in line with a UNHRC resolution, has hit…
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MoD says concession granted to military families won’t be abolished or altered
Apropos The Island exclusive reports headlined ‘NPP govt. urged to reconsider decision to abolish concession granted to military families’ (11 November) and ‘Reverse…
37 advisors for President, PM and seven cabinet ministers
The government has appointed 37 advisors to assist the President, the Prime Minister, and seven Cabinet ministers. President Anura Kumara…
MoU on US-Lanka Defence partnership signed
The United States and Sri Lanka on Friday signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) formalising the defence partnership between the…
Significant contraction in profitability of SOE sector in first half of 2025
Eighteen out of 52 major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) have incurred losses in the first six months of 2025, worsening fiscal…
Govt. loses Rs13 Mn as private firm deletes critical medicine data
A recent audit has revealed that the government suffered a loss of Rs. 13 million after a private company allegedly…
Speaker issues stern warning to MPs over billingsgate in House
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday issued a stern warning to MPs, urging them to put an end to personal attacks,…
New Commissioner General of Elections
The Election Commission yesterday announced that Rasika Peiris has assumed duties as the new Commissioner General of Elections. He succeeds…
India, Lanka troops showcase counter-drone, tactical drills in ‘Exercise Mitra Shakti-2025’
Practical demonstration on Integrated Fieldcraft, showcasing counter-drone drills, movement through built-up areas, obstacle crossing and break contact drills, were part…
IMF Budget assessment will determine release of next tranche of bailout, says Fund’s Communications Director
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) is currently assessing Sri Lanka’s recently announced 2026 Budget—including its ambitious seven percent growth target—to…