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Monday October 19th, 2026
Politics

EXPLAINER - What the monks’ protest signals for Sri Lanka’s rule of law, economy

Protestors demand immediate presidential pardon for controversial monk Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera

October 19, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka passes controversial Anti-Corruption amendment amid IMF, Opposition warnings

Passed without vote amid transparency debate

October 9, 2026 6 min read

Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

October 8, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka prepares for third AML/CFT evaluation

3rd evaluation on international compliance with Anti-Money Laundering and Countering the Financing of Terrorism standard

October 7, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka regulator cracks down on illegal plantation deposit schemes

Funds were solicited under the pretext of farming.

Sri Lanka to submit amended Trust Law aimed at tackling money laundering, terrorism financing

Sri Lanka has to pass through three mutual evaluations by APG to prevent falling into grey list

Sri Lanka greenlights $9.25mn ADB-funded telecom monitoring systems

TRC requires a spectrum management and monitoring system, as well as a system to monitor service quality

September 29, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka appoints 3 new high court judges

Perumal Sivakumar, Anandi Kanagaratnam, and Gnanesa Lalith Kannangara

September 23, 2026 1 min read

Proposed amendments weaken Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption safeguards: IMF

Clauses in proposed amendments to Sri Lanka's anti-corruption framework could weaken key governance elements established

September 23, 2026 2 min read

Inside the SEC: A Disputed Settlement, Naming and Shaming, and Persuading Companies to Remain Listed

September 23, 2026 10 min read

Sri Lanka tables new anti-terror bill to replace PTA with court oversight, detention limits

Arrested suspects must be produced before a magistrate within 48 hours, unlike under the PTA.

September 23, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka court sentences Easter Sunday Bombers for 220 year imprisonment 

Nine acquitted from the accusations

September 23, 2026 2 min read

EXPLAINER: Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment to proceed without referendum

No referendum needed, Supreme Court determines, despite international criticism

September 22, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment needs parliament majority, no referendum: Supreme Court

22nd Amendment to the country's Constitution does not require approval of the people through a referendum

September 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Supreme Court rules Anti-Corruption Bill clause requires referendum

Clause 17 in its present form is inconsistent with the Constitution.

September 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliamentarians visit China, South Africa for regional forums

For a traditional medicine forum and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

September 21, 2026 2 min read
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David Myers assumes duties as US Deputy Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka

His appointment follows Eric Meyer's as ambassador earlier this month.

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka condemns global cluster munition use at UN review conference

Reaffirms commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions at Third Review Conference in Vientiane, Lao PDR

September 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

September 17, 2026 3 min read

UNDP provides critical equipment to Sri Lanka's Government Analyst DNA lab

The equipment includes an RT PCR machine, PCR system and Crime Lite Serology Kit.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

SAU partners with Sri Lanka's RCSS for South Asian research

South Asian University (SAU) signs MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo

September 10, 2026 1 min read

India's defense minister in 'productive' talks with Sri Lanka president

"Today, in Colombo, I held a highly productive meeting with His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri La

September 9, 2026 1 min read

Indian defence minister arrives in Sri Lanka for key defense talks

Singh will meet Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake on Wednesday to sign 3 agreements, miniter Vjitha Herath said

September 8, 2026 1 min read

Judiciary concerns could hurt Sri Lanka's foreign investments: Opposition leader

"If a perception is created that there is court packing, bench fixing, it's not good for the country.

September 8, 2026 2 min read

India defense minister heads to Sri Lanka to boost ties

"Will hold consultations with the leadership of Sri Lanka on a range of issues

September 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's ex--President Mahinda Rajaopaksa's son arrested over Airbus bribe deal 

A British court found Airbus paid US$2 million to a shell company owned by ex-SriLankan CEO's wife

September 4, 2026 3 min read
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