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Politics

Indian VP Radhakrishnan meets Sri Lanka President, opposition

Disanayake said discussions would focus on strengthening bilateral ties

April 19, 2026 1 min read

EXPLAINER - Sri Lanka’s tainted coal deal forces resignation of energy minister

Energy Minister resigns after reputational damage to government over coal deal

April 18, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka's NDB, central bank to engage global firm for forensic audit

The forensic audit is expected to commence shortly

April 18, 2026 3 min read

No confidence motion against Sri Lanka's Energy Minister fails

Government defended minister accused of coal import irregularities

April 10, 2026 1 min read
EXPLAINER: Sri Lanka's prison riots: recurring symptom of systemic failure

The latest Negombo Prison riots is the worst violence in the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government

At least 25 dead in Sri Lanka prison clash; military called in

SriLankan Airlines winding up over bond default blocked by court

SriLankan argued that the letter of demand amounted to blackmail

July 3, 2025 2 min read

Corruption fighter recommends reforms to release CB from EPF responsibilities

Most EPF money is invested in the government's main debt tool of rupee bonds

July 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves SLEC, CECB for consultancy in Chinese housing deal

China has donated construction of 1996 housing units for low income families

July 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s CIABOC arrests ex-DMT chief over vehicle registration

CIABOC has been pushing anti-corruption measures under the new NPP government

July 1, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka to strictly enforce child labour laws from July 1

Information can be provided on the National Child Protection Authority hotline 1929, the 109 Emergency Call Service

July 1, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka seeks 'persons with integrity' for Office for Reparations

Applications must be submitted on or before July 11.

June 30, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Gambling Regulatory Authority should be structured more like SEC: Advocata

The bill as now envisaged has "excessive and unchecked powers vested in the Minister of Finance

June 30, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka not informed over FAO vessel’s research decision: Foreign Minister  

Sri Lanka established committee to look into foreign research vessel only this month

June 27, 2025 4 min read

UN rights chief insists on international mechanism for past rights abuses

Successive Sri Lankan government has opposed UNHRC's international evidence gathering mechanism

June 26, 2025 3 min read

UN rights chief calls for probe into Sri Lanka mass graves

"The one things that needs to be done is thorough investigations, robust investigations, by independent experts

June 26, 2025 1 min read
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Sri Lanka leader to visit Maldives, eyes bilateral trade: Sources

Both South Asian island nations celebrate 60-years of diplomatic relations this year

June 25, 2025 2 min read

UN High Commissioner for Human Rights meets Sri Lanka officials

Turk is scheduled to visit the Chemmani mass grave

June 24, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to present draft anti-terror law as white paper for public comment

Interested parties can direct their attention to the white paper

June 24, 2025 1 min read

Trump insists ceasefire in effect, Israel says will follow ceasefire - Update

Oil prices which fell overnight, have barely reacted to the most recent Iran missile attacks on Israel

June 24, 2025 1 min read

US Embassy in Sri Lanka asks visa applicants to make social media public

People applying for visas asked to make social media accounts public to allow vetting

June 24, 2025 1 min read

Ceasefire between Iran and Israel agreed, Trump says, air raids sounded in Israel - Update

Iran Foreign Minister says military operations ended at 4.00 am Tehran - 6.00 am Sri Lanka time.

June 24, 2025 3 min read

Trump thanks Iran for giving notice of 'very weak' attack on US base, oil prices collapse

Trump said hoped both Iran and Israel with "proceed for peace and harmony" in the region

June 24, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka President approves UN research vessel request; FAO varies after delay

Sri Lanka has yet to formulate SOP to approve foreign research vessels though a ban elapsed in December

Shihar Aneez
June 23, 2025 4 min read

Transparency International Sri Lanka challenges Companies (Amendment) Bill

"The draft Bill falls short of establishing an effective and transparent BOI register.

June 23, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka calls for 'de-escalation' of Israel Iran conflict

Sri Lanka is gravely concerned about the latest developments in the Middle East

June 23, 2025 1 min read