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Friday November 13th, 2026
Security

Sri Lanka’s proposed crime and terror bills mask authoritarian overreach: Opposition

Lawmakers warn bills systematically dismantle civil liberties, target the press, and establish overreaching surveillance

November 5, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka to procure four Israeli drones for Rs4.3bn

The emergency procurement will be executed on a government-to-government basis through BlueBird Aero Systems,

November 5, 2026 2 min read

EXPLAINER - How Sri Lanka’s proposed PST, POC bills threaten business confidence, investment

Both bills are seen giving excess powers to police with vaguely defined clauses, legal experts say

November 2, 2026 5 min read

EXPLAINER - From PTA to PS-TB: Is Sri Lanka only replacing the name?

Successive Sri Lankan government has used PTA to suppress minorities, dissents, and political opponents: analysts

October 22, 2026 6 min read

At least 25 dead in Sri Lanka prison clash; military called in

July 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka central bank not responsible for verifying debt payment instructions: Chief

Addressing concerns over the 2.5 million dollar fraudulent debt repayment

May 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Türkiye discuss defence cooperation during second political consultation

Consultation also touched bilateral trade, maritime issues, investment among many others

May 7, 2026 2 min read

Indian Navy Ship Nireekshak calls at Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

India's vice president C P Radhakrishnan has just concluded a visit to the island nation

April 21, 2026 1 min read

EXPLAINER - Sri Lanka's failure to ensure justice for Easter attack victims

Despite commissions and probes, a convincing finding on the Easter has yet to be seen

Shihar Aneez
April 21, 2026 9 min read

US embassy in Sri Lanka warns citizens to 'exercise increased caution'

"U.S. diplomatic facilities, including outside the Middle East, have been targeted.

March 23, 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
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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

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

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

US provides radiation detection equipment to Sri Lanka’s main port

US envoy commissioned the equipment last Friday

May 8, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka won't interfere in regional geopolitics: Minister

Ready to support prevention of terrorism, Jayatissa, a member of a party that conducted 2 armed insurrections, said

May 8, 2025 2 min read

SriLankan flight undergoes mandatory security checks over Indian wanted suspect

The security check has delayed a Singapore Airline flight

May 3, 2025 1 min read

Unfinished pursuit of justice in Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attack

Sri Lanka yet to reveal the mystery behind the carnage that mostly killed Christians

Shihar Aneez
April 20, 2025 4 min read
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