Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has attributed Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crisis to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, while largely absolving former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Speaking at an election rally, Dissanayake claimed that Wickremesinghe was the architect of the crisis, whereas Rajapaksa’s missteps stemmed from ignorance. “They ended essential supplies like oil, gas, and electricity. Ranil
The Postal Department has submitted an estimate of Rs. 1.4 billion to the Election Commission (EC) to cover the expenses for the upcoming presidential election. Deputy Postmaster General Rajitha Ranasinghe disclosed the estimate on the 29th. The projected expenses encompass general postal charges, registered postal charges, costs for stationery, transportation expenses, and administrative charges. Ranasinghe
China has pledged to donate 1,000 smart boards to Sri Lankan schools, advancing the country’s digital education efforts. This announcement follows an Indian grant project that recently provided digital equipment for 200 smart classrooms and 2,200 smart tablets in the Southern Province, according to Education Minister Susil Premajayantha. The Sri Lankan government, led by President