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Sri Lanka probes US$1bn outflow for unreceived goods since 2023: President

President also blames certain bank managers for the illegal dollar outflow

June 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's justice minister, opposition clash over foreign help with Chemmani mass grave

Opposition MPs argued that the present need is direct help in forensics from international entities

June 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves long-awaited animal welfare bill for parliament

The bill, when passed, will replace the outdated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance of 1907.

June 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to scrap indelible ink requirement for elections

Removal of legal provisions on marking voters using indelible ink during elections

June 24, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka to allow remote witness evidence in civil cases

Enabling remote evidence either upon the request of parties or on the court's own motion.

Cabinet approves Sri Lanka-Poland extradition agreement

Sri Lanka's Extradition Act has provisions for the bilateral exchange and repatriation of sentenced criminals.

US action in Venezuela will bolster Putin, Xi aggression on neighbors: think tank

Russia will use US actions to bolster its justifications for invading Ukraine. China may cite Venezuela over Taiwan

January 5, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka calls to respect international law, to back UN action after US attack on Venezuela

It is essential that actions should be taken in a way that is according to UN Conventions, to protect international law

January 5, 2026 1 min read

US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN Secretary General

He's deeply concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected.

January 5, 2026 2 min read

US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law

US claims 'grab and snatch' operation was for 'law enforcement'

January 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Vietnam explore deeper ties in health, trade, and tourism

Vietnam envoy met with Sri Lanka's Media and Health Minister this week

December 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President calls for courage and unity in Christmas message after cyclone

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December 25, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s CoPF head raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment

Sri Lanka is without a permanent Auditor General since April 2025 amid rejection of President's nominations by CC

December 24, 2025 2 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 president commends navy, highlights its growing role

A 1,340 kilometer coastline to safeguard, a maritime area 8 times the size of the country,

December 15, 2025 2 min read
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Japan’s ‘shock treatment’ for Sri Lanka’s Flood Victims

Japanese doc stuns Sri Lanka patients by bowing to them

Namal Suvendra
December 10, 2025 2 min read

UK announces £1mn support for cyclone-hit Sri Lanka communities

The funding will be delivered through humanitarian partners.

December 10, 2025 2 min read

Disaster diplomacy aids Sri Lanka as World rallies after Ditwah’s trail of destruction

Sri Lanka has witnessed one of the worst damage to its public infrastructure in the disaster

December 10, 2025 6 min read

US lends C-130J super Hercules aircraft to Sri Lanka, bowsers for Ditwah relief

The United States is here to take on some heavy lifting

December 10, 2025 2 min read

IFJ urges Sri Lanka govt to ensure freedom of expression after arrest comments

Deputy Minister has asked the police to use Emergency powers to arrest people who spread misinformation online

December 5, 2025 2 min read

India airlifts Bailey Bridge to connect cyclone-hit Sri Lanka

The system and can be installed within a few hours to replace damaged bridges

December 4, 2025 1 min read

UK pledges 675k pounds for Sri Lanka cyclone disaster relief

Delivered through humanitarian partners on the ground, including Red Cross, UN agencies and local civil society orgs

December 3, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President convenes emergency cabinet meeting

Hurricane Ditwah has caused widespread damage

December 3, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President's address to the nation after cyclone Ditwah disaster

Looking ahead, we must face the immense task of reconstruction and recovery

December 1, 2025 9 min read

India provides rations to Ditwah-hit Sri Lanka

At least 56 have died so far due to adverse weather in Sri Lanka

November 28, 2025 1 min read