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Sri Lanka expresses profound distress over Israel's treatment of flotilla members

Global condemnation growing over Israel minister Itamar Ben-Gvir's video taunting abducted Gaza aid flotilla detainees

May 21, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to formulate National Intellectual Property Policy to fix agency gaps

The current intellectual property framework is governed by the Intellectual Property Act No. 36 of 2003.

May 19, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka in talks with Israel to release Sumud flotilla member: Minister

"We received unofficial reports yesterday, and we have started interceding,"

May 19, 2026 1 min read

SriLankan says its employees in India misappropriated INR22mn

The Indian nationals had "fraudulently altering invoices, payment details and signatures"

May 16, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka to amend Constitution, Judicature Act to extend judges' tenure

"So that those courts can obtain the services of experienced and knowledgeable judges," Jayatissa told reporters.

Sri Lanka president to visit Japan, meet with officials, expats

He is scheduled to meet the Sri Lankan expatriate community residing in Japan.

September 22, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka president to visit US, address UN General Assembly

He is expected to meet Lankans living in the US.

September 21, 2025 1 min read

India-Sri Lanka Foundation approves several new projects, including in fisheries sector

40th board meeting of the India-Sri Lanka Foundation held in Colombo

September 21, 2025 2 min read

International Commission of Jurists urges Sri Lanka to repeal or revise online safety act

Asks to substantially revise it to bring it into compliance with Sri Lanka’s international human rights law obligation...

September 18, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka parliament committee approves National Building Research Institute Bill

National Building Research Institute Bill, which strengthens the National Building Research Organization's powers

September 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Cabinet approves action to enable expatriates to vote in elections

Sri Lankans living in other countries cannot vote in elections under the current election laws

September 16, 2025 2 min read

Pali grammar book launched in Sri Lanka

Reprinted by Pathfinder Foundation with support Indian High Commission, and Indian Council of Cultural Relations

September 15, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Philippines eye closer ties in trade, labour, fisheries

Priority was given to agriculture

September 13, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka parliament passes law to prune president’s privileges

Sri Lanka’s severe financial crisis, growing public anger over political privilege, wasteful expenditure led to new la...

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka expresses 'concern' over Israel strikes on Qatar

Two sentence statement did not name aggressor

September 10, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka nationals in Nepal asked to be vigilant, Foreign Ministry gives helpline

Parliament set on fire

September 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to expand scope of controversial 1970s media control law

The Act is long seen as a tool to stifle media critical of government

September 9, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka media personnel went to Israel on private tour, no gov involvement: Minister

Minister questioned on journalists' visit to Israel after it killed more than 270 media personnel

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Supreme court approves stripping ex-Sri Lanka Presidents of their perks

.Court has rejected all the petitions against the bill

September 9, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka insists on local mechanism to address rights abuses amid UN scrutiny

A resolution has been passed at UNHRC hold an international probe over past rights violations in Sri Lanka

September 8, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister to address Human Rights Council

Statement will be in line with Sri Lanka's continued constructive engagement with the Council

September 8, 2025 1 min read

Prophet Muhammad's teachings committed to abolishing social divides: Sri Lanka president

Dissanayake's message to mark Milad-un-Nabi.

September 5, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda

"With a view to achieving mutual benefits for both countries"

September 4, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka detaining only BYDs imported by agent, not third parties, JKCG tells court

JKCG says released cars are being delivered at original price

September 4, 2025 6 min read

Ahead of UN session, Sr Lanka FM requests IC to acknowledge, engage

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is expected to address 80th UNGA session later this month

September 2, 2025 1 min read