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Politics

Sri Lanka’s NDB reports major fraud, warns losses may exceed Rs380mn

The bank assured customers that all deposits and account balances remain safe and fully secure

April 3, 2026 1 min read

Russian Deputy Foreign Minister visits Sri Lanka

Rudenko’s visit follows that of Russian Energy Deputy Minister Roman Marshavin’s

April 1, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka battles drug influx from e-commerce platforms, Thailand visitors

97 kilos of drugs came through the central mail exchange in 2025

March 26, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka seized billions in assets and drugs: Police

In 2024 and 2025, assets valued at over 3.1 billion rupees were seized from nearly 90 suspects

March 26, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka arrests former Navy chief

On charges related to recruitment of a former president's son.

Sri Lanka CB probe determines Infinity Rover involved in prohibited scheme

Despite Central Bank efforts, prohibited schemes still continue via online

Iran says 'castle buster' multiwarhead guided missiles used against Israel

sirens sounded only after the missiles hit the targets, upsetting the balance of the enemy

June 22, 2025 1 min read

Iran must make peace to avoid further attacks, President Trump says

Iran - the bully of the Middle East - must now make peace

June 22, 2025 5 min read

US bombs Iran nuclear sites, President Trump says

Iran officials say parts of Fordow site hit

June 22, 2025 2 min read

China launches online visa process for Sri Lankans

Asks apply for visa 2-3 weeks before the travel

June 19, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka foreign ministry trying to please western world: legislator

This is a party that talks about their friendship with the downtrodden people, the Palestinian struggle

June 19, 2025 2 min read

Trump says may or may not strike Iran, as US to evacuate citizens from Israel

"I may do it, I may not do it. I mean, nobody knows what I'm going to do,

June 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka opposition seeks parliamentary debate on Iran-Israel war's economic impact

"This is a matter of national importance," Sajith Premadasa said.

June 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka relocates embassy in Tehran, FM says attacks were near Tel Aviv mission

There are 20,000 Sri Lankan expatriates in Israel and 35 in Iran: FM

June 17, 2025 2 min read

Trump decamps G-7, asking Tehran residents to flee

G-7 calls for de-escalation of the Middle East conflict, including a ceasefire in Gaza

June 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka yet to decide on UN research vessel: Foreign Minister

A UN-flagged FAO research vessel is scheduled to conduct marine ecosystem, fish stock research in July/August

Shihar Aneez
June 16, 2025 4 min read
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Vraîe Cally Balthazaar appointed Colombo mayor

After initial protests, the unanimous decision was made for a secret vote

June 16, 2025 1 min read

UN says Sri Lanka won’t have FAO research vessels until 2030 if misses July one over SOP delay

Sri Lanka yet to formulate SOP to facilitate foreign research vessels amid Indian pressure

June 15, 2025 4 min read

How NM’s thinking can be applied to Sri Lanka's constitutional reform process

Celebrating NM’s birthday in the 90th year of the LSSP

Dr Jayampathy Wickramaratne, President’s Counsel
June 15, 2025 9 min read

Sri Lankans in Iran, Israel asked to be vigilant, emergency numbers given

Israel and Iran and continuing strikes against each other

June 14, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka foreign minister meets German Economic Affairs official

Both sides reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral economic cooperation, explored avenues to strengthen ties

June 13, 2025 1 min read

Global Bohra conference to be held in Sri Lanka

About 15,000 members of the community from India and other countries are expected to arrive in Sri Lanka for the event.

June 13, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka supreme court to hear case on unsolicited project guidelines

"Unsolicited proposals increase the potential for corruption," Transparency International said in its plaint.

June 13, 2025 2 min read

UN fund, FAO marine survey at risk over Sri Lanka’s research vessel SOP delay

A one-year ban on foreign research vessels under last year, but new govt has failed to appoint SOP panel so far

Shihar Aneez
June 12, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka president meets German foreign minister

Earlier in the day Disanayake met German President Frank-Walter Steinmeier.

June 12, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka SEC suspends stock brokers over securities offenses, front running EPF

Three brokers suspended for three years

June 11, 2025 4 min read