Sri Lanka Weekly News Update: Tariff Hikes, Legal Summons, and Agricultural Progress.
A roundup of key developments in Sri Lanka, including an 18% electricity tariff hike for high consumers, the summoning of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and government assurances regarding fertilizer availability.
BJP Gains Momentum in Crucial Indian State Polls, Reshaping Opposition Landscape.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi's BJP is leading in key state elections, including a significant push in West Bengal and Assam, which is expected to weaken the opposition alliance and bolster the federal government's political standing.
SJB Demands Eran Wickramaratne's Resignation Following Sports Board Appointment.
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has requested former MP Eran Wickramaratne to resign from the party following his appointment as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee, citing a strict policy against politicians holding sports administration roles.
New Delhi Raises Alarms Over Iranian Military Interference in Strait of Hormuz.
The Indian government has formally conveyed its 'deep concern' to Tehran following reports that the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps fired upon two India-bound energy vessels in the Strait of Hormuz, threatening vital energy supply chains.












