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Sri Lanka lawyers urge against extending judges' tenure

Urging the administration to instead address lingering appellate court vacancies and consult stakeholders

July 21, 2026 11 min read

Sri Lanka Central Bank imposes Rs.14.6mn worth penalties on key firms for non-compliance

Indian Overseas Bank, 10 local firms among latest non-compliance

July 20, 2026 4 min read

EXPLAINER - Sri Lanka’s forced labour import ban after U.S. tariff threats

The U.S. has proposed 12.5% tariff on Sri Lanka's exports given they contained imported goods using forced labours

July 17, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka Police investigating former IGP’s death from shooting

Former IGP dies from gunshot wound

July 17, 2026 1 min read
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.

India defense minister heads to Sri Lanka to boost ties

"Will hold consultations with the leadership of Sri Lanka on a range of issues

Sri Lanka avoided Russian oil to dodge US friction: President

"Understand. 25 percent of our exports go to the US."

March 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka building unified missing persons database with ICRC: Minister

The move seeks to bring transparency to a process often criticized by families of disappeared for its lack of clarity

Ranul Seneviratne
March 21, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka president seeks to set the record straight after US envoy visit

"We are impartial"

March 20, 2026 2 min read

US's Sergio Gor meets Sri Lanka Navy amidst ongoing war on Iran

Gor met President Anura Dissanayake, then central bank chief Nandalal Weerasinghe and other president-appointees.

March 20, 2026 1 min read

US envoy Gor meets Sri Lanka president

Gor is the US special envoy to South and Central Asia.

March 19, 2026 1 min read

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

UN-flagged Nanson arrives in Sri Lanka for research after approval delayed 8 months ago

Nanson will work jointly with Sri Lanka scientists and NARA in marine research

March 12, 2026 2 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

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
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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

Israel launches attack against Iran: Foreign Media  

Attack was expected long ago

February 28, 2026 2 min read

Explainer – Arrest of Sri Lanka’s powerful spymaster Suresh Salley

Salley was one of the trusted army generals by ex-leader Gotabaya Rajapaksa since his defence secretary appointment

February 25, 2026 4 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 panel extends deadline for complaints over CMC amid power tussle

Ruling NPP has lost control in all committees in CMC despite winning 2026 budget vote in second attempt

February 23, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka President returns from India after meeting Modi, other leaders

. AI technology should be harnessed to promote the cultural values and capabilities of humankind.

February 22, 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, Belgium ink new era of cooperation

“Sri Lanka reaffirmed its interest in strengthening economic ties, with particular emphasis on trade, tourism

February 19, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka President, UK Deputy PM meet

His visit "reinforces global confidence in Sri Lanka’s recovery

February 17, 2026 1 min read