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Sri Lanka NPP government misled Tamil youth for votes, parliamentarian says

“The same government is arresting a young Tamil artist under the PTA over alleged LTTE-related content,” Rajapaksa s...

June 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's maritime security threats outpacing institutional capacity, experts warn

RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.

June 4, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka among 60 countries subject to new U.S. import tax

Investigations found Sri Lanka has "failed to impose and effectively enforce a forced labor import prohibition": USTR

June 4, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka's lawyers warn against raising retirement age of judges

"Likely to be viewed by the public as a blatant attempt to interfere with the judiciary"

June 3, 2026 4 min read
Sri Lanka must switch to multi-alignment amid global uncertainty, former president says

Chandrika Kumaratunga and Amitav Acharya highlight new global order at Professor Shelton U Kodikara Memorial Oration

EXPLAINER - Why raising judges' retirement age in Sri Lanka seen as bad move?

Government has said the move was to ensure justice faster, to solve millions of dragged legal cases

Sri Lanka, Bangladesh talks focus on port connectivity, green tourism

FOC meeting between the two South Asian nations was held for the first time since 2017

November 6, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka, UAE review ties, explore new links in trade, investment

Al Hajeri "expressed keen interest in focusing on enhanced trade and tourism cooperation including infrastructure dev

November 6, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, UAE Foreign Ministers focus on economic, investment corporation

UAE delegation is in Sri Lanka for Joint Commission meeting in Colombo

November 4, 2025 2 min read

Vatican's Archbishop Paul Richard Gallagher to visit Sri Lanka

He will meet President Anura Kumara Disanayaka, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, and Foreign Minister

November 1, 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 Lankan parliamentary team visits UK to strengthen bilateral ties

The visit was facilitated by the Westminster Foundation for Democracy (WFD) and funded by UK International Development.

October 28, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, India PMs discuss cooperation in several sectors

including education, women's empowerment, innovation, development cooperation and welfare of our fishermen

October 17, 2025 1 min read

EU should keep pressure on Israel to end abuses: Human Rights Watch

Sanctions, trade measures needed to uphold international law, end apartheid

Claudio Francavilla
October 17, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka PM to visit India from Oct 16, meet Modi

Will meet Prime Minister Modi

October 15, 2025 1 min read
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Kapila Perera appointed secretary to Sri Lanka's Ministry of Urban Development

Perera was previously the secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation.

October 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka appoints new ministers for aviation and ports, water supply

A Sri Lanka Cabinet 'reshuffle' has seen Anura Karunathilaka appointed Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation

October 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka didn't waste public funds by asking for a vote at UNHRC: Minister

On previous occasions, Sri Lanka's governments had spent public funds to travel to member countries to woo them

October 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka rejects UNHRC resolution to extend OHCHR mandate

"We do not agree with coercive international action, and we reject resolution 60/L.1/Rev.1 presented to this Council."

October 7, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka leader calls on Chief Prelates after warning over LGBTQ tourism plans

Sri Lankan religious leaders from all major faiths have expressed strong opposition to promote LGBTQ

October 3, 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

Man found dead at Sri Lanka casino hotel

Authorities are investigating the death

October 2, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka anti-corruption commission blocked by Treasury fiscal rule

Large numbers of complaints cannot be investigated due to lack of funds

October 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka has regressed in gender equality: UN study

The country has dropped 15 places in a global index.

October 2, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka biz chambers go to court against SVAT removal

Sri Lanka government has yet to introduce proper refunding system

October 1, 2025 3 min read