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Dr. Harsha Samarasinghe Launches Values-Based Social Development Initiative Rooted in Buddhist Culture

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Colombo:Renowned cardiologist and civic leader Dr. Harsha Samarasinghe has launched a new social development programme aimed at revitalising Sri Lankan society through the nourishment of Buddhist cultural values, ethical discipline, and realistic, action-oriented national goals. The initiative, introduced under the guiding theme “Let us work with realistic objectives”, seeks to promote moral regeneration, social responsibility,...

Union Says Probe Launched Against NUTU Kandy Vice President After Criticism of Education Reforms

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Kandy, Sri Lanka — January 26, 2026 – The National United Teachers’ Union (NUTU) yesterday confirmed that a disciplinary investigation has been launched against its Vice President in Kandy after he publicly criticised the implementation of the government’s ongoing education reforms. The move has drawn strong objections from union leaders, who view it as a...

Deputy Minister Says NPP Government Did Not Begin Writing Education Reform Modules

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Colombo, January 25, 2026 – Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Labour, Mahinda Jayasinghe, has clarified that the controversial education reform modules recently publicised were not originally created by the National People’s Power (NPP) government, but were adapted to reflect its policy direction. The remarks were made at a seminar hosted by the National Movement for...

Channa Jayasumana Slams Removal of Parliament Deputy Secretary General, Calls It a Dangerous Precedent

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Colombo, January 25, 2026 – Former Member of Parliament Prof. Channa Jayasumana has strongly criticised the controversial removal of the Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, alleging that the action was taken without due process and warning it could weaken Sri Lanka’s public service integrity. The controversy stems from the suspension and removal of Chaminda Kularatne,...

IFC Commits US$166 Million to Sri Lanka to Boost SME Lending and Trade Finance

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
The International Finance Corporation (IFC) — part of the World Bank Group — has pledged a US$166 million financing package to strengthen Sri Lanka’s private sector and expand access to credit for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). The announcement on January 26, 2026 underscores renewed confidence in the island nation’s economic recovery as it transitions...

Sri Lanka Woos Middle East Investors as Reforms Shift Focus to Rebuilding and Growth

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Sri Lanka intensified its efforts this month to attract Middle Eastern investment as the country seeks to convert its recent economic stabilisation into sustained foreign capital inflows. Senior government officials and market regulators led investment forums in the United Arab Emirates and Saudi Arabia, pitching Sri Lanka’s recovery story and the potential opportunities for Gulf...

Sri Lanka Central Bank Buys US$1.76 Billion in Dollars in 2025 as Reserves Rebound

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Sri Lanka’s Central Bank continued its active foreign exchange market interventions in 2025, purchasing a net US$1.7582 billion in foreign currency over the year. The move aimed to stabilize the Sri Lankan rupee and rebuild foreign exchange reserves, which have been a major policy focus since the country’s economic crisis. According to data released, the...

Week Geopolitical Analyses: Global Power Shifts

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
Asian Tribune News presents Week Geopolitical Analyses, a calm and authoritative podcast examining the world’s most important geopolitical developments. In this episode, we analyse five key global events from January 17 to January 25, 2025, including: US-Israel strategy on Gaza Red Sea instability and global trade Ukraine war and shifting Western dynamics Taiwan Strait deterrence...

India Clinches T20I Series With Dominant Win

Asian TribuneJanuary 26, 2026
India defeated New Zealand by 8 wickets in the 3rd Twenty20 International on January 25, 2026 at the Barsapara Stadium in Guwahati to seal the five-match series 3-0. In a crushing performance, India chased down a target of 154 runs in just 10 overs, showing overwhelming batting strength and form. Abhishek Sharma was the star...
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