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US action in Venezuela a dangerous precedent: UN Secretary General

He's deeply concerned that the rules of international law have not been respected.

January 5, 2026 2 min read

US captures Venezuelan leader Trump says amid calls to respect international law

US claims 'grab and snatch' operation was for 'law enforcement'

January 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka, Vietnam explore deeper ties in health, trade, and tourism

Vietnam envoy met with Sri Lanka's Media and Health Minister this week

December 26, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President calls for courage and unity in Christmas message after cyclone

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December 25, 2025 3 min read
Sri Lanka President calls for peace, brotherhood and sacrifice, in Hajj message

"The Hajj festival offers a profound example of the importance of human solidarity and mutual compassion

AG, Election Commission discuss paths to hold Sri Lanka's provincial polls

Election Commission informed the committee that it is prepared to conduct Provincial Council elections at any time

Sri Lanka delayed LG poll scheduled for May 6

LG polls were delayed by former leader Ranil Wickremesinghe, citing lack of funds

March 20, 2025 1 min read

1009 bottles of alcohol found at Sri Lanka police chief's house: Minister

"We will be able to get a lot of information from the phones," Wijepala said.

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Speaker issues gag order on MP Archchuna's speeches in parliament

His speeches in parliament to be removed from the Hansard

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Inspector General of Police surrenders to court - updated

In hiding since February 27

March 19, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka President meets police chiefs, top cop still missing

"A just society is only possible when we uphold the supremacy of the law."

March 18, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka to amend personal data protection law

Personal Data Protection (Amendment) Bill to be submitted parliament for approval

March 18, 2025 1 min read

French Navy ship Provence arrives in Sri Lanka's Colombo Port

142.20m long Destroyer with a crew of 160

March 17, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka income tax bill debate on March 20, Batalanda report April 10

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March 16, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Vietnam Parliamentary Association revived

High level parliamentary delegation from Vietnam to visit Sri Lanka

March 13, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka Police ask schools to conduct 'big matches' honorably

Urged students, elders, parents and old boys to enjoy the season in a safe, honourable way.

March 12, 2025 1 min read
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Israel has increased use of extreme physical violence against Palestinians: Medecins Sans Frontieres

“Palestinian patients are dying because they simply cannot reach hospitals,” says Brice de le Vingne, MSF emergency ...

March 12, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka gets 3 new Court of Appeal judges

High Court Judges W K S U Premachandra, K Priyantha Fernando and A Premashankar were appointed.

March 11, 2025 1 min read

Batalanda report to be tabled in Sri Lanka parliament: minister

The report has become a hot topic since former president Ranil Wickremesinghe was asked about it on Al Jazeera

March 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka has to eat thosai and noodles in its best interest: opposition legislator

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March 10, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka doctor under surveillance in East denies extremism charges

Sri Lanka government has said defence agencies are vigilant over Eastern groups

Shihar Aneez
March 9, 2025 6 min read

Sri Lanka reports 2,785 cases of sexual harassment against women

The most number of sexual violence was recorded within households.

March 8, 2025 1 min read

Vietnam to strengthen links with Sri Lanka as 55 -years of diplomatic relations reached

Cultural, food promotion and stronger economic ties planned

March 7, 2025 3 min read

Sri Lanka women victimized during multiple crises: Deputy minister

සමதீவு (SamaTheevu), by UN Women Sri Lanka, brings to life a vision of a gender equal world ahead of Women's...

March 7, 2025 2 min read

WANTED – Sri Lanka police in search for fugitive chief; seek public support

Police Chief Deshabandu Tennakoon has been evading arrest

March 7, 2025 2 min read

Justice for All calls for action amid increasing violence in Sri Lanka

Crucial not to become trapped in expanding opportunities for abuse of power by relying on Prevention of Terrorism Act

March 5, 2025 4 min read