Getting away with economic crimes

Last week the Colombo Magistrate’s Court extended a travel ban imposed on former Central Bank Governor…

Mahinda’s make-believe, the Trincomalee trap and Ranil’s political unsustainability

The people are suffering as never before in living memory; the Rajapaksas are held responsible, and…

Experts draw lessons learned from Sri Lanka’s economic crisis

 Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa resigned in July this year, as his country faced economic ruin…

Auditors Could Have Prevented Alleged ‘Thico’/Thilini Scandal By Amrit Muttukumaru

The unfolding multi-billion rupee scandal allegedly involving ‘Thico Group Pvt. Ltd.’ and its founder Thilini Priyamali have the…

millions without meals, children skipping school By Renishka Fernando 

  Increasing numbers of Sri Lankan children from low-income homes are skipping school because their families…

Sri Lankan security forces couldn’t pay training fees to India

Emphasising on the need to attain self-reliance, Union Minister of State for Defence and Tourism Ajay…

Sri Lankans migrate, work over time, eat less to beat inflation

By SHIHAR ANEEZ Wednesday October 19, 2022 4:17 pm   ECONOMYNEXT – Leaving his family and relatives…

Crude oil scam: CPC loses USD 90m in six months

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) lost more than USD 90 million from March to September this…

SJB protests against taxing those who earn Rs.100,000 as CoL has risen by 300%

By Akitha Perera The government should realise that the cost of living has risen by 300…

Cardinal blames rulers’ folly and robbery for country’s present plight

By Norman Palihawadane Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith says that Sri Lanka has become a country…

Pay your taxes: Pay your oppressor

Please excuse citizens who grumble about the new tax regime The current crisis has put Sri…

Shocking & Damaging Performance Of BOI In Front Of COPF: Sack All The BOI Senior Staff To Save The Country! By Sam Panditha –

The BOI applied for a 12 year Tax holiday for a company called HCL, requesting approval…

Dollar scam uncovered after arrest of Sri Lankan ‘businesswoman’

ECONOMYNEXT – A woman arrested on charges of cheating had lured high profile victims by offering…

Government takes its time as helpless people face blow after blow

While a hapless people struggle with the daily dose of economic hardships, the Government for its…

Sri Lanka girls from ‘unimaginable’ backgrounds driven sex trade by currency crisis: ex-President

ECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka’s latest currency collapse is driving girls in to the sex trade in…

As economy shrinks more working people pushed below poverty line – Eran Wickramaratne M.P.

While there is so much of poverty in the country, with loss of employment, loss of…

How the dollar crisis and import restrictions choke a nation

Given the ban imposed on importing 305 items the construction industry has been hit hard  …

Ranawaka: It’s possible to prosecute those who bankrupted country

by Saman Indrajith Leader of the 43 Brigade and independent MP Patali Champika Ranawaka has called…