IMF Warns US Over Rising Debt Amid Trump’s Push to Extend Tax Cuts
A top official at the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the United States to address its widening fiscal deficit
“Cannot Leave Everything to the IMF and Remain Silent” – Ravi Karunanayake Urges Government to Act Independently
Former Deputy Leader of the United National Party and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake raised concerns in Parliament over the
Cabinet Approves Relief Measures for Low-Income Earners Affected by Withholding Tax Hike
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide relief to low-income individuals impacted by the recent increase in the withholding
Coconut Harvest Set to Rise Sharply in May–June 2025, Says Research Institute
The Lunuwila-based Coconut Research Institute has forecast a significant increase in coconut production for May and June 2025, compared to
Committee Dismisses Preliminary Objections by Suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon
The Committee of Inquiry appointed to investigate allegations of gross abuse of power against suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP)
Constitutional Council to Decide on New Auditor General Appointment Today
Parliament Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne announced that a decision regarding the appointment of a new Auditor General will be made
Amber Advisory Issued for Severe Lightning in Multiple Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an ‘Amber’ level advisory for severe lightning, warning of potential thundershowers accompanied by intense
Parliament to Convene from May 20–23 with Key Legislative Debates Scheduled
Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, announced that Parliament will convene from Tuesday, May 20 to Friday, May 23, as
SJB and UNP Reach Preliminary Agreement on Power-Sharing in Local Government Bodies
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have reached a preliminary agreement on forming administrations in
Education Reform Begins with Restructuring of 312 Primary Schools
The restructuring of 312 primary schools across the island has officially begun, marking a significant first step in the comprehensive