Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa warns that escalating Red Sea tensions from Houthi attacks threaten Sri Lanka's economy through disrupted shipping, higher oil prices, increased inflation, and reduced export competitiveness, demanding government intervention.
Government retains QR-based fuel distribution to control consumption amid conflict.
A Bill to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act has been gazetted, paving way for the post's abolition.
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa accuses the government of weaponising tax laws against citizens.
Sajith Premadasa, Sri Lanka's Opposition Leader, tells NDTV the Indian Ocean must remain a peace zone.
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa demanded Parliament table a Treasury report on a USD 2.5 billion loss, citing contradictory Central Bank statements that undermine economic policy coherence and calling for comprehensive fiscal-monetary framework disclosure.
Amith Weerasinghe, ex-leader of Mahason Balakaya, was arrested over cabana fraud allegations.
Sri Lanka's opposition leader criticizes the government's 50% surcharge on vehicle imports.
The Prime Minister says the National SME Strategy Framework 2026 brings policy consistency and stability to the sector.
President Anura's ruling coalition wins a landslide victory in Sri Lanka's parliamentary poll.
Police urge parents to strengthen family bonds to prevent teenage pregnancies in Sri Lanka.
A court overruled preliminary objections in a money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa.
India's Vice President discussed an oil pipeline linking India and Sri Lanka with President Dissanayake, advancing energy connectivity amid regional crisis while strengthening bilateral ties through housing projects and cyclone relief initiatives.