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Politics

UNDP provides critical equipment to Sri Lanka's Government Analyst DNA lab

The equipment includes an RT PCR machine, PCR system and Crime Lite Serology Kit.

September 15, 2026 1 min read

SAU partners with Sri Lanka's RCSS for South Asian research

South Asian University (SAU) signs MOU with the Regional Centre for Strategic Studies (RCSS), Colombo

September 10, 2026 1 min read

India's defense minister in 'productive' talks with Sri Lanka president

"Today, in Colombo, I held a highly productive meeting with His Excellency Anura Kumara Dissanayake, President of Sri La

September 9, 2026 1 min read

Indian defence minister arrives in Sri Lanka for key defense talks

Singh will meet Sri Lanka President Anura Dissanayake on Wednesday to sign 3 agreements, miniter Vjitha Herath said

September 8, 2026 1 min read
Sri Lanka appoints 3 new high court judges

Perumal Sivakumar, Anandi Kanagaratnam, and Gnanesa Lalith Kannangara

Proposed amendments weaken Sri Lanka’s anti-corruption safeguards: IMF

Clauses in proposed amendments to Sri Lanka's anti-corruption framework could weaken key governance elements established

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
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US envoy meets Sri Lanka President to discuss ties: PMD

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs on a visit to Sri Lanka

June 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka asks foreign missions to promote Expo 2027

Diplomatic briefing held to promote Sri Lanka Expo 2027 among Colombo-based foreign missions

June 22, 2026 2 min read

US Pacific Air Forces Commander visits Sri Lanka

Will meet with senior Sri Lankan government and defense leaders

June 22, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft chief asks to submit assets, liability or face legal action

Country has enacted tough law against corruption in 2023 after its bankruptcy

June 16, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka CoPF grills CB officials on oversight lapses in NDB scam

The scam marks one of the most sophisticated, long-running insider financial crimes in Sri Lanka's corporate history

June 13, 2026 4 min read

UN subcommittee on prevention of torture to visit Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka is holding its former intelligence chief under the Prevention of Terrorism Act with no charges filed

June 12, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka cabinet sends digital asset declaration rules to parliament

The regulations are made under Section 156 of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.

June 9, 2026 1 min read

Sri Lanka's bill to amend National Environment Act strengthen EIAs: Think tank

National Environmental Act amendment bill currently in Parliament with tighter EIA clauses

June 8, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka NPP government misled Tamil youth for votes, parliamentarian says

“The same government is arresting a young Tamil artist under the PTA over alleged LTTE-related content,” Rajapaksa s...

June 5, 2026 2 min read

Sri Lanka's maritime security threats outpacing institutional capacity, experts warn

RCSS has drawn attention to the widening capability-action gap confronting Sri Lanka.

June 4, 2026 2 min read
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