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Sri Lanka to regulate crypto assets, names SEC as regulatory authority 

July 28, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to amend Constitution, Judicature Act to extend judges' tenure

"So that those courts can obtain the services of experienced and knowledgeable judges," Jayatissa told reporters.

July 28, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka National Integrity Week to curb public sector corruption

July 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka moves to plug $715mn advance payment leakage; Opposition warns of red tape

July 23, 2026 3 min read
UNDP provides critical equipment to Sri Lanka's Government Analyst DNA lab

The equipment includes an RT PCR machine, PCR system and Crime Lite Serology Kit.

Judiciary concerns could hurt Sri Lanka's foreign investments: Opposition leader

"If a perception is created that there is court packing, bench fixing, it's not good for the country.

Sri Lanka arrests former SL Airlines chief for second time over 2013 Airbus deal 

SriLankan's ex-CEO, his wife were first arrested in February 2020 after British Court documents

Shihar Aneez
March 13, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka’s drug traffic-led money laundering, terrorism financing threats up in 2024/25: FIU

FIU assessment comes ahead of FATF mutual evaluation; Sri Lanka has been in Grey List twice

March 11, 2026 2 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 to create 7 new courts to clear case backlog: Minister

There is also a shortage of legal staff, he said.

February 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss collaboration against drug trafficking

Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs

February 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka rushes to plug illicit finance leaks to avert fatal grey list’ return

Sri Lanka was in the grey list twice since 2011

February 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Central Bank chief warns on high yield plantation 'investments'

Central Bank is probing 18 companies for illegal deposits after luring investments for cultivation

Ranul Seneviratne
January 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Customs slaps penalty tax on Rolls Royce Phantom over model gap: sources

A Rs.70 million penalty was imposed after length, wheel base are found larger than importer declared model: source

January 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s CPC to introduce digital fuel card to minimize corruption

The fuel card could be used at any filling station across the country: Digital Ministry

January 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to spend Rs4.3bn on new Kandy prison amid severe overcrowding

"300% over-capacity and we are looking at the possibility of housing some prisoners in designated government buildings"

January 20, 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 implement free visa scheme in first quarter of 2026

Tourist arrivals hit a record high last year

January 5, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka SEC warns public against online scams

Two scams are being investigated by SEC now

December 17, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka allocates Rs. 150mn to e-Court project

Sri Lanka has suffered long delays in legal cases due to lack of digitization

December 16, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka SEC warns public over Blue Ocean Securities

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November 25, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka focuses on inter-agency cooperation to prevent illegal fishing, drug trafficking

Sri Lanka has seen increasing drug trafficking and continued illegal fishing

November 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to draft investment protection law

Will improve policy stability

November 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President case next hearing on Jan 28

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October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka faces delay in granting free visas for 40 countries amid legal hurdles

The Supreme Court suspended the private online visa scheme in August last year

October 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka CIABOC probing four proceeds of crime cases

A hotel and some houses said to be owned by officials are being investigated

October 2, 2025 1 min read
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