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100,000 Students Missing Out on Education, PM Harini Amarasuriya Warns

Prime Minister and Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has raised alarm over rising school dropouts and absenteeism, revealing that around 20,000 students dropped out of school last year,...

Chief Justice Surasena Vows to Fast-Track Judicial Digitization

Sri Lanka’s newly appointed 49th Chief Justice, Preethi Padman Surasena, has pledged to accelerate the digital transformation of the country’s judicial system, describing it as vital...

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 AUGUST 2025

Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in North-Central, Uva, Eastern, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Kurunegala, Vavuniya, Mullaittivu and Hambantota districts...

U.S. Reduces Tariffs on Sri Lankan Exports from 44% to 20%

U.S. President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday reducing tariffs on Sri Lankan exports to 20%, down from the 44% rate announced in April. The...

Cardinal’s Remarks on LGBTQ+ Rights Raise Legal Red Flags

By: Ovindi VishmikaJuly 31, Colombo (LNW): Experts say rhetoric violates constitutional protections, fuels extremist activity, and risks incitement under Sri Lankan lawLegal experts and...

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