Dhaka’s debt time bomb ticks louder
Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the
Precious Metal Prices Surge After US Capture of Venezuela’s President
Precious metal prices rose sharply following the US capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro, as investors grew concerned about geopolitical
Schools Reopen Today as 2026 Academic Year Begins
All schools are scheduled to commence the first phase of the first term of the 2026 academic year today (05).
MP Pensions to Be Abolished as Gazette Issued for New Bill
A Gazette notification has been issued for the Bill seeking to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament. Following the
Government’s Stance on Renewable Energy Remains Unclear, Says Ravi Karunanayake
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake says that shifting to renewable energy
INSV Kaundinya nears its final port of call in Muscat, underscores India’s enduring connection to the oceans
The Indian Naval sailing vessel Kaundinya was last reported to be approximately 880 Nautical Miles off from its final port
Elephant Census Must Lead to Urgent Policy Action, Warns CEJ
The country’s latest elephant census should not be treated as a mere statistic but used to drive immediate policy action,
Trump Says US Will “Run” Venezuela After Maduro’s Capture, Plans Oil Takeover
U.S. President Donald Trump said the United States will “run” Venezuela following the military capture of President Nicolás Maduro, outlining
Immigration Department to Award Rs. 5.5 Billion Tender for Future E-Passport Customisation
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has reportedly decided to award a Rs. 5.5 billion tender to customise future stocks
Enhanced Showery Weather Expected from January 5 Due to Atmospheric Disturbance
The Department of Meteorology says a low-level atmospheric disturbance located to the east of Sri Lanka continues to influence the