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The Betrayal of Kavanthissa: How Sri Lanka’s Majestic Tuskers Are Being Sacrificed to Negligence and Rhetoric
Kavanthissa. For generations, the gentle giants of Sri Lanka have walked the island’s forests as symbols of majesty, national pride, and spiritual reverence. From the legendary Nedungamuwa Raja to the grand tuskers roaming the dry zone, these magnificent creatures represent the living heritage of a country blessed with irreplaceable biodiversity. Yet today, that heritage is […]
VIDEO: How Gen Z are fighting to change India
This week tens of thousands of young people have taken to the streets of Delhi, India’s capital, demanding changes to the electoral system and the resignation of the country’s electoral commissioner. Thousands have been detained by police in the process. They represent the ‘cockroach’ movement, a grassroots campaign group started by a Boston University graduate […]
From Crisis Response to Climate Resilience: Innovating for Sri Lanka’s Agrifood Future
Vimlendra Sharan in discussion with vegetable farmers in Nuwara Eliya district By Vimlendra Sharan, FAO Representative for Sri Lanka and the Maldives When extreme weather destroys crops, damages infrastructure and disrupts supply chains, the consequences travel far beyond the farm. They reach food prices, family nutrition, rural incomes and public finances. Cyclone Ditwah exposed this […]
Meaning in Every Drop: Sri Lanka’s El Niño Response
An El Niño year is rarely just about drought. It is about extremes. Current forecasts suggest Sri Lanka could face two connected phases. The first may bring heavier rainfall, localised flooding and landslide risks in the latter part of 2026. The second could be a prolonged dry spell stretching well into 2027, putting pressure on […]
Sri Lanka and Palestine Reaffirm Commitment to Deepen Economic Cooperation and Trade Relations
The Representative of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka to the State of Palestine, Farook Mohamed Fawzer, paid a courtesy call on Minister of National Economy of the State of Palestine Muhammad Al-Amur, at the Ministry headquarters in Ramallah. During the meeting, the two sides held cordial and substantive discussions on further strengthening economic […]
World Bank Approves $110 Million for Climate-Resilient Roads in Sri Lanka
The World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. The new financing, provided through the International Development Association’s Crisis Response Window, will prioritize roads that restore access to markets, schools, and health facilities in the communities most severely affected […]
World Growth Holds Up, but Real Interest Rates Rise: Fitch Ratings
World growth is holding up well in the face of the energy price shock, but real interest rates are rising, Fitch Ratings says in its latest Global Economic Outlook. Fitch has raised its forecast for global GDP growth in 2026 by 0.2pp to 2.6%, down only marginally from 2025 and close to the long-run trend. […]
Supreme Court Mandates Referendum for Strict Bail Restrictions Under Anti-Corruption Bill
In a major constitutional determination announced in Parliament today by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne, the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka ruled that key provisions of the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill cannot become law without a two-thirds parliamentary majority and direct approval by the people at a public referendum. The Court’s ruling targets critical judicial, corporate governance, […]
Supreme Court Clears 22nd Amendment Without Referendum, Exempts Incumbent CJ from 6-Year Term Limit
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature Amendment Bill do not violate core constitutional provisions and can proceed to a vote in Parliament without requiring a public referendum, according to an official announcement by the Speaker of Parliament. The Supreme Court ruled […]
Strengthening Ports and Logistics to Drive Sri Lanka’s Export Growth under NEDP 2026–2030
A high-level discussion on the implementation of the National Export Development Plan (NEDP) 2026–2030 was successfully held at the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation on 15th September 2026, with a focus on strengthening the contribution of Sri Lanka’s ports and logistics sector to the country’s export growth. The meeting was chaired by Hon. Anura […]
VIDEO: Trump Signs Russia Sanctions Law, Paving Way For 100% US Tariffs On Buyers Of Russian Oil
US President Donald Trump has signed a new Russia sanctions law that authorises Washington to impose tariffs of up to 100% on countries buying Russian oil and gas, with duties to be levied within 30 days on the top five importers and on new buyers after the law kicks in. The bill targets Russia’s energy […]
Foreign Minister’s Visit to Thailand opens up 10,000 employment opportunities for Sri Lankans
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath concluded his official visit to Thailand from 14 to 16 September 2026, following an invitation from the Thai Minister of Labour Julapun Amornvivat. During the two-day visit, Minister Herath and Thai Minister of Labour Amornvivat signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on Labour Cooperation and […]