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Politics

Indian, Pakistani naval vessels arrive in Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

Indian naval ship (INS) Airavat, and Pakistan navy ships PNS Taimur and PNS Aslat, alongside the submarine PNS/M Hangor

June 3, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka must shape a fairer deal for gig workers, as ILO standard looms: CSF

Every aspect of a gig worker’s on-platform day is determined by algorithms they cannot see, whose logic never explaine...

June 1, 2026 10 min read

Sri Lanka’s Maharaja Media, ABC Australia sign content partnership

Broadening Sri Lanka’s media industry engagement with the wider Indo-Pacific region.

May 30, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka enforces liquor ban for Vesak; Public to report violators via hotline

People asked to report violations through the hotline 1913 or email oicoptroom@excise.gov.lk.

May 29, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka to retain public access to politicians' asset declarations: Minister

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

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

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
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Stronger China-Sri Lanka bond boosts development: Envoy

Message marking the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China.

October 1, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka president meets Japanese emperor

The two leaders engaged in "a cordial discussion", the PMD said.

October 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks member to fill Office on Missing Persons vacancy

Persons with previous experience in fact finding or investigation, human rights law, international humanitarian law

October 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances

UN, International Community have asked Sri Lanka to address past enforced disappearances

September 30, 2025 2 min read

Japan begins military grant-aid to Sri Lanka with drones for navy

The Japanese drones could be used for monitoring, surveillance and disaster relief

September 30, 2025 2 min read

Viksit Bharat Run to showcase India-Sri Lanka friendship

Viksit Bharat Run 2025 celebrating service, partnership, and India–Sri Lanka friendship

September 27, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka opposition to bring no-confidence motion against speaker

"The speaker is not suitable for this chair; he does not have the discipline, he does not have impartiality."

September 25, 2025 1 min read

UN Committee on Enforced Disappearances to review Sri Lanka on Sep 26

During the public review, the committee is expected to engage with the state delegation on a range of matters,

September 24, 2025 1 min read

Indian Navy chief visits Sri Lanka, due to meet government and defence officials

Admiral Tripathi is scheduled to interact with senior government and defence officials of Sri Lanka.

September 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka AKD's 1-year: broken promises, modest gains, and lingering questions

AKD is the first president elected in Sri Lanka without over 50% votes

September 22, 2025 5 min read