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Defence

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

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 cabinet approves immigration control pact with China

aims to enhance institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, and border management.

September 1, 2026 2 min read

US's Sergio Gor meets Sri Lanka Navy amidst ongoing war on Iran

Gor met President Anura Dissanayake, then central bank chief Nandalal Weerasinghe and other president-appointees.

March 20, 2026 1 min read

US envoy Gor meets Sri Lanka president

Gor is the US special envoy to South and Central Asia.

March 19, 2026 1 min read

Informal invitation preceded Iranian ship’s arrival in Sri Lanka waters: MP quotes envoy

Sri Lanka was assessing Iran’s request to allow three ships including IRIS Dena which was sunk by a US Submarine,

March 6, 2026 1 min read

US embassy in Sri Lanka asks citizens to sign up for security updates

"We encourage all American citizens to sign up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP)

March 6, 2026 1 min read

Over 100 feared dead in Iran ship disaster in Sri Lanka: US claims submarine attack

Indian Ocean sees the first U.S. attack on Iranian ship after Middle East war

March 4, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lankans not “much" impacted in ME after Iran attack: MFA

Nearly 10 percent of Sri Lanka's population live in Gulf countries as expatriate workers

February 28, 2026 2 min read

Israel launches attack against Iran: Foreign Media  

Attack was expected long ago

February 28, 2026 2 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

February 25, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka to bring new regulations for private security services

Existing law already mandates that private security agencies register and obtain a license, and regulates the industry

February 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches first airport e-gates to modernize border security, health resilience

Japan financed e-gate project, IOM implemented

January 28, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka's wartime sexual violence victims denied justice: UN report

Rights groups have long demanded justice for victims since end of war

January 14, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka to complete SOP for foreign research vessels in two months: Minister

India, U.S. have raised concerns over arrivals of two Chinese research vessels within 14 months

January 5, 2026 2 min read

US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law

US claims 'grab and snatch' operation was for 'law enforcement'

January 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka president commends navy, highlights its growing role

A 1,340 kilometer coastline to safeguard, a maritime area 8 times the size of the country,

December 15, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka military partners with US National Guard unit

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November 15, 2025 2 min read

Japan begins military grant-aid to Sri Lanka with drones for navy

The Japanese drones could be used for monitoring, surveillance and disaster relief

September 30, 2025 2 min read

Indian Navy chief visits Sri Lanka, due to meet government and defence officials

Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to interact with senior government and defence officials of Sri Lanka.

September 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka deeply concerned over Israel decision to seize Gaza city

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August 9, 2025 1 min read

Harassment in Sri Lanka public transport has been normalised: UNFPA

“It's a whole system that enables this to happen by trivialising and saying 'That's how it is'.”

July 19, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka to strengthen police force by 5,000 cadre recruitment

Looking to recruit GCE O/L qualified sub-inspectors for 91,630 rupee salary

July 8, 2025 1 min read