Political Debate Erupts in Tamil Nadu Over Calls for Vijay to Become PM Candidate
Political tensions have intensified in Tamil Nadu following calls for TVK leader and Tamil actor Vijay to be considered as
World’s Largest Telescope Nears Completion in Search for Alien Life
Construction of the Extremely Large Telescope (E-ELT), the world’s largest optical and infrared telescope, is nearing completion as scientists prepare
Giant Orchid Blooms at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens After 16 Years
A rare flowering of a giant orchid has been reported at the Royal Botanical Gardens in Peradeniya, nearly 16 years
New Plant Conservation Centre and Eco-Tourism Zone Planned for Hakgala Botanical Gardens
A plant conservation centre, basic research laboratory and new eco-tourism zone are planned to be established within the Hakgala Botanical
40 Professional Bodies and Trade Unions Oppose Proposed 22nd Amendment
A total of 40 professional organisations and trade unions have joined the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) in opposing
UN Warns of Above-Average Rainfall and Flood Risks in Sri Lanka Due to El Niño
The United Nations (UN) has warned that Sri Lanka could experience above-average rainfall during the latter part of this year
PAKISTAN’S HARD STATE IN A FRAGMENTING WORLD
Pakistan’s designation of the Jammu and Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee as a terrorist organisation—followed by arrests, communications blackouts, protest
HRW: Pressure on Afghan Refugees in Pakistan Increases
Human Rights Watch said in a report that Pakistani authorities have intensified raids, arrests, and forced returns of Afghan refugees.
Ravi Warns Using Foreign Reserves to Defend Rupee Could Create Future Risks
Former UNP Deputy Leader and Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns over the Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s handling of
Sri Lanka Ranks 120th Globally in PPP-Adjusted Minimum Wages, Lowest in South Asia
Sri Lanka has been ranked 120th out of 130 countries in purchasing power parity (PPP)-adjusted monthly minimum wages, according to