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Sri Lanka regrets not hosting Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event

Sri Lanka still pay more than 25,000 annually for ratifying the treaty

February 21, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka withdraws from Nuclear Test Ban Treaty field event

Withdrawal comes after concerns raised over possible adverse impacts of the field exercise.

February 19, 2025 2 min read

Australia gives sonar equipment to Sri Lanka Navy for mapping

The device will facilitate the production of high-precision nautical charts

February 19, 2025 2 min read

Suspect assassinated in daring shooting inside Sri Lanka court in the capital

Daring shooting inside main court complex

February 19, 2025 1 min read
Explainer – Arrest of Sri Lanka’s powerful spymaster Suresh Salley

Salley was one of the trusted army generals by ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa since his defence secretary appointment

Sri Lanka's central town Akurana starts body checking at mosques after security threat 

Two other sources said the recommendations include body check on both men and women devotees.

April 19, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's latest Anti-Terrorism Bill had global consensus in 2018 - Justice Minister 

Justice Minister says the government has relaxed provisions on detention order, confessions under the proposed ATA

April 18, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna wants president to reconsider anti-terror bill

The MP claimed that not even Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe appeared to have confidence in the bill.

Himal Kotelawala
April 11, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka police denies firing expired teargas, claims it wouldn't work anyway

Thalduwa further claimed that Sri Lanka Police uses teargas produced by internationally recognised companies.

Neshella Perera
March 11, 2023 3 min read

Defence co-operation with Sri Lanka explored at Aero India

Indra radar and Army training simulator already used in the island

February 16, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka Easter bombings: UN human rights office welcomes Supreme Court verdict

The OHCHR also urged the government to provide full reparations to the victims, establish the truth and ensure justice.

Himal Kotelawala
January 19, 2023 4 min read

Sri Lanka Easter attacks: Church happy with court verdict, anticipates criminal proceedings

“This will be a great opening for us to start looking at other aspects of the case,” said the archbishop.

Himal Kotelawala
January 13, 2023 3 min read

Sri Lanka ex-president Sirisena ordered to pay compensation for Easter Sunday victims

The State was also ordered to pay one million rupees as compensation to the victims.

January 12, 2023 2 min read

Top US security official meets Sri Lanka president amid concerns over rising China's influence

Sri Lanka has been struggling to agree for debt restructuring with all its creditors including China

January 11, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka seizes crystal meth, kush in dolls, food

The parcels had been mailed from Spain, United Kingdom, Germany, Canada and The Netherlands.

Neshella Perera
December 23, 2022 1 min read
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After RAW chief's visit, Indian Naval chief arrives in Sri Lanka

Political analysts see the Indian moves as to counter increasing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka

December 13, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka President's meeting with Indian RAW chief only disclosed with Security Council - Spokesman

India has warned of increasing Chinese influence in Sri Lanka in the last decade

December 13, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka plans deal with Maldives to tighten border controls

The plan also involves facilities for capacity in technology and human resources.

December 6, 2022 1 min read

Sri Lanka Navy formally tasked with hydrographical surveys

A National Maritime Office consist with all relevant institutions will be establish as well.

December 6, 2022 2 min read

Sri Lanka Easter Sunday suspect hacked to death; opposition leader demands answers

"What is happening in the country? Isn't this lawlessness?"

November 29, 2022 2 min read

Can't say Sri Lanka has no security threats with latest geopolitics - president

Analysts have criticized Wickremesinghe's high defense budget for 2023

November 24, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka president warns against unlawful anti-government protests

President says there is a move to initiate another round of protests

Neshella Perera
November 23, 2022 2 min read
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Sri Lanka analysts frown upon Wickremesinghe's high defence budget 

Sri Lanka's defence budget is almost equal to the total of education, health allocations

Mahadiya Hamza
November 15, 2022 3 min read
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Sri Lanka’s once-mighty nationalist party splits after failed economic policies

Mahinda Rajapaksa is battling to unite the ruling SLPP, but split inevitable

Shihar Aneez
November 4, 2022 10 min read
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Sri Lanka Cabinet Spokesman backs rehabilitation law to protect fundamental rights

Bureau of Rehabilitation Bill strongly criticized by rights groups

Melkishiya Andrew
October 18, 2022 3 min read