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Politics

Sri Lanka Cabinet nods for PPP bill to boost investments

PPP law expected to provide legal provisions to establish National Agency, to promote and facilitate PPP

October 20, 2026 3 min read

EXPLAINER - What the monks’ protest signals for Sri Lanka’s rule of law, economy

Protestors demand immediate presidential pardon for controversial monk Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera

October 19, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka passes controversial Anti-Corruption amendment amid IMF, Opposition warnings

Passed without vote amid transparency debate

October 9, 2026 6 min read

Sri Lanka’s SEC urges public not to deposit, invest in Quantum AI Limited  

Sri Lanka has increasingly seen illegal firms taking deposits and investments while promising higher returns

October 8, 2026 1 min read
EXPLAINER - How Sri Lanka’s proposed PST, POC bills threaten business confidence, investment

Both bills are seen giving excess powers to police with vaguely defined clauses, legal experts say

EXPLAINER - From PTA to PS-TB: Is Sri Lanka only replacing the name?

Successive Sri Lankan government has used PTA to suppress minorities, dissents, and political opponents: analysts

Sri Lanka court sentences Easter Sunday Bombers for 220 year imprisonment 

Nine acquitted from the accusations

September 23, 2026 2 min read

EXPLAINER: Sri Lanka’s 22nd Amendment to proceed without referendum

No referendum needed, Supreme Court determines, despite international criticism

September 22, 2026 5 min read

Sri Lanka's 22nd Amendment needs parliament majority, no referendum: Supreme Court

22nd Amendment to the country's Constitution does not require approval of the people through a referendum

September 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka Supreme Court rules Anti-Corruption Bill clause requires referendum

Clause 17 in its present form is inconsistent with the Constitution.

September 22, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliamentarians visit China, South Africa for regional forums

For a traditional medicine forum and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

September 21, 2026 2 min read

David Myers assumes duties as US Deputy Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka

His appointment follows Eric Meyer's as ambassador earlier this month.

September 18, 2026 1 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

September 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

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

September 17, 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.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

SAU partners with Sri Lanka's RCSS for South Asian research

South Asian University (SAU) signs MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo

September 10, 2026 1 min read
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India's defense minister in 'productive' talks with Sri Lanka president

"Today, in Colombo, I held a highly productive meeting with His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri La

September 9, 2026 1 min read

Indian defence minister arrives in Sri Lanka for key defense talks

Singh will meet Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake on Wednesday to sign 3 agreements, miniter Vjitha Herath said

September 8, 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.

September 8, 2026 2 min read

India defense minister heads to Sri Lanka to boost ties

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

September 7, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's ex--President Mahinda Rajaopaksa's son arrested over Airbus bribe deal 

A British court found Airbus paid US$2 million to a shell company owned by ex-SriLankan CEO's wife

September 4, 2026 3 min read

US-Sri Lanka joint operation busts $21mn drug network

U.S.-Sri Lanka Partnership Seizes 463 KG of Crystal Methamphetamine in Joint Counternarcotics Operation

September 2, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft body challenges amendments to Anti-Corruption Act

Says some amendments threaten transparency, accountability, and public trust by undermining the asset declaration regime

September 1, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves immigration control pact with China

aims to enhance institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, and border management.

September 1, 2026 2 min read

Cabinet approves Sri Lanka-South Korea criminal legal assistance pact

Agreement between Sri Lanka and South Korea on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

September 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, US launch Atlas Angel II military exercise

A November 2025 MOU formalized cooperation among the Montana National Guard, US Coast Guard District 13

August 31, 2026 2 min read