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Security

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

September 23, 2026 10 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

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
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

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

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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Sri Lanka doctor under surveillance in East denies extremism charges

Sri Lanka government has said defence agencies are vigilant over Eastern groups

Shihar Aneez
March 9, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka defence agencies vigilant over possible extremist group in East

Investigations into 2021 Easter Sunday attack had pointed finger at professional negligence

March 4, 2025 2 min read

Indian Navy gifts Sri Lanka Coastguard fire fighting equipment

India, Sri Lanka for augmenting capabilities of Sri Lanka Navy for addressing shared challenges of maritime security

March 4, 2025 2 min read

Increased complaints against Sri Lanka Police: HRCSL

Particularly regarding allegations of torture, arbitrary arrest and detention, harassment

February 24, 2025 4 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

India to provide Sri Lanka Police 80 cabs for use in north

Project entails supply of at least 80 single cabs, spare parts and accessories to police stations in Northern Province

January 16, 2025 1 min read

Indian Rs300mn grant for Sri Lanka's Police to buy cabs to use in north

Indian Rs300mn grant to provide cabs for the duty needs of police stations in the Northern Province

December 19, 2024 1 min read

US Justice Dept says Iranian contract killer behind planned Israeli attack in Sri Lanka

US on Oct 23 issued travel advisory to its citizens over possible attack in Arugam Bay

November 9, 2024 2 min read

Fewer Israelis visiting Sri Lanka amidst travel advisories

There were 151 Israelis reported to be in the country

November 7, 2024 2 min read

China vows to help Sri Lanka military to defend sovereignty, territorial integrity

China has assisted without external interference in Sri Lanka's internal matters: Defence Secretary

August 2, 2024 3 min read