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Politics

Sri Lanka parliamentarians visit China, South Africa for regional forums

For a traditional medicine forum and the Commonwealth Parliamentary Conference.

September 21, 2026 2 min read

David Myers assumes duties as US Deputy Chief of Mission in Sri Lanka

His appointment follows Eric Meyer's as ambassador earlier this month.

September 18, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka condemns global cluster munition use at UN review conference

Reaffirms commitment to the Convention on Cluster Munitions at Third Review Conference in Vientiane, Lao PDR

September 18, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka urged to merge maritime security and digital policy

Discussion on maritime security and technological capabilities at the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies

September 17, 2026 3 min read
Sri Lanka to submit amended Trust Law aimed at tackling money laundering, terrorism financing

Sri Lanka has to pass through three mutual evaluations by APG to prevent falling into grey list

Sri Lanka greenlights $9.25mn ADB-funded telecom monitoring systems

TRC requires a spectrum management and monitoring system, as well as a system to monitor service quality

Sri Lanka lawyers urge against extending judges' tenure

Urging the administration to instead address lingering appellate court vacancies and consult stakeholders

July 21, 2026 11 min read

Sri Lanka Central Bank imposes Rs.14.6mn worth penalties on key firms for non-compliance

Indian Overseas Bank, 10 local firms among latest non-compliance

July 20, 2026 4 min read

EXPLAINER - Sri Lanka’s forced labour import ban after U.S. tariff threats

The U.S. has proposed 12.5% tariff on Sri Lanka's exports given they contained imported goods using forced labours

July 17, 2026 4 min read

Sri Lanka Police investigating former IGP’s death from shooting

Former IGP dies from gunshot wound

July 17, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka rolls out prison expansion to ease overcrowding from drug crackdown

"Anti-drug raids are actively being carried out outside, which naturally leads to arrests and subsequent detentions

July 15, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s NITF to pay Rs6mn to families of slain jailers in Negombo Prison riot

6 million rupees in compensation to families of eight prison officers who died in the Negombo prison riot

July 13, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Uzbekistan sign pact to boost trade and tourism ties

Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan launch framework for bilateral cooperation through political consultations

July 13, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka tightens anti-money laundering, financial transactions reporting laws

The bills seek to strengthen the country's legal framework for preventing money laundering and financial crimes

July 10, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka to reopen tourism-slated historic prison after deadly riot

The old Bogambara Prison was slated to become an investment project

July 9, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's prisons hit 4x capacity amid government drug crackdown: Minister

The prison population has surged to 41,000, exceeding the system's capacity of 11,000 inmates, he told reporters,

July 8, 2026 2 min read
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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

July 6, 2026 6 min read

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

July 6, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka legislators briefed on new trends in human trafficking

Emerging trends in human trafficking, particularly technology-based recruitment, deceptive migration practices,

July 6, 2026 1 min read

Pakistan Defence Secretary discusses aviation, port cooperation with Sri Lanka Minister

Ali is in Sri Lanka to participate in the 6th Pakistan-Sri Lanka Armed Forces Defence Dialogue

July 3, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka arrests former Navy chief

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

July 3, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka CB probe determines Infinity Rover involved in prohibited scheme

Despite Central Bank efforts, prohibited schemes still continue via online

July 1, 2026 3 min read

Sri Lanka probes US$1bn outflow for unreceived goods since 2023: President

President also blames certain bank managers for the illegal dollar outflow

June 25, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's justice minister, opposition clash over foreign help with Chemmani mass grave

Opposition MPs argued that the present need is direct help in forensics from international entities

June 25, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet approves long-awaited animal welfare bill for parliament

The bill, when passed, will replace the outdated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance of 1907.

June 24, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka to scrap indelible ink requirement for elections

Removal of legal provisions on marking voters using indelible ink during elections

June 24, 2026 1 min read