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Sri Lanka to retain public access to politicians' asset declarations: Minister

Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has urged the government to withdraw proposed amendments

August 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Parliament debates $2.5mn Treasury fraud

Despite US Federal Reserve raising flags on suspicious activity and JP Morgan issuing fraud alerts, Treasury transferred

August 6, 2026 6 min read

Sri Lanka corporates pledge adoption of commercial mediation to tackle court backlog

Framework gives binding and enforceable status to mediated settlement agreements,

August 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to gazette 22nd Amendment to raise judge retirement age

The bills will subsequently be tabled in Parliament for approval.

August 4, 2026 2 min read
Sri Lanka condemns global cluster munition use at UN review conference

Reaffirms commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions at Third Review Conference in Vientiane, Lao PDR

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body arrests military personnel over obtaining bribe from retired official

CIABOC has intensified action against complaints amid criticism from opposition

May 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka-based Regional Centre for Maritime Studies trains 300 officials

The RCMS was started to strengthen capacities of civil and military administrations in maritime safety

May 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka looking at expanding cooperation with Israel: Minister

"Looking forward to continued engagement for mutual benefit."

April 30, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, the Maldives to sign several agreements during president's visit

Muizzu is scheduled to visit Sri Lanka from May 3-5.

April 28, 2026 1 min read

Australia aware of Sri Lanka Treasury $2.5mn breach, coordinating investigations

Sri Lankan authorities investigating matter and coordinating with Australian officials assisting investigation

April 23, 2026 1 min read

France, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral cooperation

The visiting French Senate delegation met Herath at the Ministry premises this week.

April 23, 2026 1 min read

Hackers pose as Australians to steal from Sri Lanka Treasury, attempt on Indian loan thwarted

Cyber criminals breach email conversation on loan repayments with creditors

April 23, 2026 2 min read

COPF Chief questions whether alleged Treasury hacking led to a technical default

"If the payment did not go to the creditor country was there a technical default?"

April 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka FinMin says action taken against officials over hacking

CoPF chairman said US$2.5mn siphoned from the treasury

April 22, 2026 2 min read

Investigations ongoing into Sri Lanka Treasury $2.5mn fraud: Minister

The monies were part of a 22.9 million dollar foreign debt settlement due in September 2025.

April 22, 2026 2 min read
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Sri Lanka appoints yet another committee on Easter attacks

"The committee will monitor the implementation of the recommendations of the Easter attacks report," Jayatissa said

April 22, 2026 3 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

Sri Lanka appoints Anura Karunathilake as Energy Minister

In addition to his position as Minister of Energy, he also serves as the Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation.

April 20, 2026 1 min read

6 foreign envoys present credentials to Sri Lanka president

Three new ambassadors, two high commissioners, and an Apostolic Nuncio-designate of the Holy See

April 20, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka completes SOP for foreign research vessels: Minister

The island nation has dragged the Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to handle research ships in the past two years

Shihar Aneez
April 19, 2026 2 min read

Indian VP Radhakrishnan meets Sri Lanka President, opposition

Disanayake said discussions would focus on strengthening bilateral ties

April 19, 2026 1 min read

EXPLAINER - Sri Lanka’s tainted coal deal forces resignation of energy minister

Energy Minister resigns after reputational damage to government over coal deal

Shihar Aneez
April 18, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka's NDB, central bank to engage global firm for forensic audit

The forensic audit is expected to commence shortly

April 18, 2026 3 min read

No confidence motion against Sri Lanka's Energy Minister fails

Government defended minister accused of coal import irregularities

April 10, 2026 1 min read
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