Lahiru Doloswala

Asia–Pacific (APAC), Colombo, Sri Lanka

Online Editor @TheMorningLK| Award Winning Journalist @SLPI| Fellow @greensofa_betd |Member @IFJGlobal |Feat. on @bbcworldservice @TalkTV @rupublic @TimesNow

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Two Sri Lankans caught in Iranian missile strikes on Israel

2 weeks ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Embassy urges nationals to remain in contact amid escalating attacks. The Sri Lankan Embassy in Israel has confirmed that two Sri Lankan women were affected during the latest wave of Iranian ballistic missile attacks on Israel’s central regions overnight. One woman was evacuated from a residence south of Tel Aviv at approximately 3.30 a.m., after the house sustained structural tremors due to a nearby impact. She was reportedly unharmed and was moved to safety along with her host family.
Fixing the bottleneck: How a young Sri Lankan team is transforming access to education abroad

3 weeks ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

For many Sri Lankan students and professionals, Germany represents more than just a country—it’s a destination of opportunity. With free university education, vocational training schemes, and work migration pathways, it has become one of the most attractive options for those seeking a future in Europe. But for years, a single bottleneck stood in the way: accessing a certified German language exam.
Ex-Ministers Mahindananda and Nalin Fernando sentenced in infamous ‘carrom board’ case

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Trial-at-Bar finds both guilty of misappropriation in carrom and draughts boards deal. Former Sports Minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Trade Minister Nalin Fernando were today (29)sentenced to rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar over their involvement in a major public sector corruption case linked to sports equipment procurement.
Mano Ganesan calls for elevated coastal rail and beach access to revive Colombo nightlife

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

MP proposes India-funded metro-style solution to expand Marine Nights initiative. Opposition Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan has welcomed the Government’s “Marine Nights: Awakening Colombo” initiative, but urged authorities to adopt a more ambitious vision for revitalising Colombo’s coastline and urban nightlife. Speaking in response to the launch, Ganesan proposed that the initiative should not be confined to the Marine Drive highway alone.
Justice Minister calls for expedited construction of court complexes

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Rs. 11.8 billion allocated for Adhikarana Piyasa project and new buildings. Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has directed officials to expedite the construction of two ministry buildings and four court complexes under the ‘Adhikarana Piyasa’ project. The instruction was issued during a high-level discussion held on 27 May at the Ministry of Justice and National Integration, where progress on judicial infrastructure projects was reviewed.
NEXT Manufacturing shuts down Katunayake plant, 1,416 workers laid off

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Closure due to unsustainable costs; other Sri Lanka operations to continue. NEXT Manufacturing has announced the immediate closure of its Katunayake Production Plant in Sri Lanka, citing unsustainable operational costs as the primary reason for the decision. The move will result in 1,416 employees being made redundant. In a statement, the company said the plant had been unprofitable for several years and that extensive turnaround efforts had failed.
Sri Lanka protests ‘genocide monument’ in Canada

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Colombo urges Canada to halt construction of Tamil genocide monument, citing misinformation. The Government of Sri Lanka has strongly rejected allegations of genocide during the final phase of its civil war and has formally protested the construction of what it calls ‘a misleading monument’ in Brampton, Canada.
PM Modi defends ‘Operation Sindoor’ as India’s new policy against terrorism

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared ‘Operation Sindoor’ as a new benchmark in India’s fight against terrorism, stating that the recent military strikes on terrorist hideouts in Pakistan marked a turning point in India’s security doctrine.
President hails India-Pakistan ceasefire as step toward lasting regional peace

1 month ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed the ceasefire agreement between India and Pakistan, describing it as a critical move towards regional stability and the preservation of innocent lives on both sides of the border.
Working Journalists’ condemn Govt’s stance on media accreditation

2 months ago | themorning.lk | Lahiru Doloswala

The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has condemned the Government’s decision to make state-issued identity cards mandatory for journalists, calling it a serious threat to press freedom and an attempt to control the media.