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Sri Lanka detaining only BYDs imported by agent, not third parties, JKCG tells court

JKCG says released cars are being delivered at original price

September 4, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka continues high-profile arrests amid pressure on government to deliver

At least 15 high profile politicians including ex-president Wickremesinghe arrested under new NPP government

September 1, 2025 8 min read

Sri Lanka working with India, Abu Dhabi and Indonesia to apprehend criminals: Official

Underworld operative Kehelbaddara Padme, in particular, proved to be hard to catch, Ravi Seneviratne said.

August 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka former President Wickremesinghe granted bail by court

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August 26, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka's bill to amend National Environment Act strengthen EIAs: Think tank

National Environmental Act amendment bill currently in Parliament with tighter EIA clauses

Sri Lanka's lawyers warn against raising retirement age of judges

"Likely to be viewed by the public as a blatant attempt to interfere with the judiciary"

Sri Lankan Catholics Seek Sacking of Spy Chief Over Easter Attacks

The Centre for Society and Religion (CSR), sends six-page appeal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

October 4, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s ex-leader denies immunity claim in bond scam

New government has vowed to take legal action against those involved in bond scam

October 3, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka heads for spy shakeup

Investigations into the Easter Sunday blasts have resumed

October 2, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s new leader urged to find Rajapaksa's stashed money in Uganda

Dissanayake, JVP have accused Rajapaksa of hiding stashed money in foreign countries

October 2, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s new govt vows to proceed with bond scam court case

Ex-central bank governor has been ordered by courts to appear long ago

October 1, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cardinal says President promised probe on Easter Sunday attack

President Dissanayake met Cardinal Ranjith at the Archbishops house in Colombo

September 24, 2024 1 min read

Corruption fighter raises concerns over unwarranted redacting in Sri Lanka's asset declaration

Sri Lanka has long failed to bust corruption despite laws

September 11, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka to introduce Burial and Cremation Rights Bill: Minister

Cabinet of Ministers approved taking steps necessary to pass the 'Burial and Cremation Rights Bill’

September 2, 2024 1 min read

Domestic aide of ex-diplomat in Australia rejects Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry statement: lawyer

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August 31, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court nixes case against Wickremesinghe candidacy

The petitioner had cited failure to appoint Acting IGP and judges

August 28, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka election could return a winner without 50-pct

The candidate to get the highest votes after the second count would win

August 25, 2024 4 min read
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Sri Lanka updates diplomats on current developments

CB Governor updates on economy

August 24, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka EC allows 712,319 postal votes, highest from Kurunegala

Kandy and Gampaha second

August 23, 2024 1 min read

To re-democratize Sri Lanka, abolish executive presidency: activists

Lawyers, academics, civil rights activists say Presidency has failed in its aims

August 23, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka opposition: govt, immigration officials violating SC order on visa deal

Govt yet to implement SC's interim order; tourism industry raises concerns

August 22, 2024 4 min read
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Sri Lanka Online Safety Act amendment bill published

The law seeks to police online discourse through an Online Safety Commission with sweeping powers

August 21, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka diplomat's domestic worker in Australia paid approved salary: Ministry

In the 3-years, the domestic assistant was paid 11,212 Australian dollars but worked long hours below minimum wage

August 18, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka’s corruption watchdog raises concerns over public resource abuse for polls

Presidential elections scheduled for September 21

August 12, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka President to push Rs1,700 plantation wage again

The first gazette mandate wages was withdrawn after a court order

August 11, 2024 1 min read

UNICEF Sri Lanka, AG's Dept focus on child-friendly justice

"This activity will boost efforts to strengthen child-friendly justice in Sri Lanka."

August 10, 2024 1 min read