General A violent riot that erupted inside one of Sri Lanka's most notorious prisons has thrown a harsh spotlight on the deeply entrenched problems plaguing the…
General Island Nation Celebrated for Its Rich and Diverse Culinary Heritage Sri Lanka has secured a prestigious place among the world's top 50 food destinations for…
General Nishan Canagarajah, a Sri Lankan-born academic who rose from the hardships of a conflict-ravaged homeland to the highest levels of British academia, has…
General Sri Lanka has secured a significant financial package totalling $35 million from the Asian Development Bank (ADB), combining loans and grants to accelerate the…
General International Body Signals Support for Asset Recovery Efforts Sri Lanka may have a credible pathway to reclaiming state assets that were illegally moved…
General Sri Lanka has made remarkable strides in stabilising its battered economy following the catastrophic financial crisis of 2022, but economists and analysts are…
General International Rights Body Releases Damning Findings on Chemmani Accountability Gap The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has released a new report…
General The death toll from the deadly clash at a Sri Lanka prison has risen to 32 after two more correctional officers succumbed to injuries they sustained during the…
General Island Nation Claims Unwanted Title as Asia's Most Congested Country Sri Lanka has been ranked the most traffic-congested country in Asia, according to new…
General Sri Lanka's long-dormant Mattala Rajapaksa International Airport, widely dubbed one of the world's emptiest airports, has received 19 investor proposals as the…
General The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has released a damning report on the Chemmani mass graves in northern Sri Lanka, underlining what the…
General The Judicial Service Association of Sri Lanka has taken a firm stance against proposals to extend the retirement age of judges, formally communicating its…
General A Historic Alliance Takes Shape Six Tamil and Muslim political parties in Sri Lanka have joined forces to establish a unified political platform, marking a…
General A 26-year-old man has been taken into custody by police after allegedly killing both his parents in a violent attack at their home in Kiralawelketuwa,…
General The death toll from a devastating riot at Sri Lanka's Negombo prison has risen to 32, marking one of the deadliest incidents of prison violence in the…
General Sri Lanka is facing a worsening dengue fever crisis, with the total number of reported cases for the year approaching the alarming milestone of 70,000, raising…
General A Survivor Speaks Out A former prisoner has come forward with a deeply troubling account of life behind bars in Sri Lanka, shedding light on the harsh and…
General Island Nation Prepares to Take Urban Mobility to New Heights Sri Lanka is moving forward with plans to trial a passenger-carrying drone service, marking a bold…
General Government Takes Stand Against Exploitative Labour Practices in Global Supply Chains Sri Lanka has introduced a ban on the importation of goods that are…
General Judicial Opposition Mounts Over Proposed Changes Magistrates and District Court judges across Sri Lanka have risen in strong opposition against a proposed move…
General A Philippine national's visit to Sri Lanka has ended in arrest after authorities uncovered a major drug haul valued at approximately Rs. 61.8 million, in what…
General Deadly Violence Erupts Behind Bars The death toll from a violent clash that broke out inside the Negombo Prison has risen to 31, making it one of the deadliest…
General Sri Lanka's music community came together in a deeply moving send-off for one of the island's most beloved voices, as musicians gathered to pay their final…
General Sri Lanka's tourism sector is facing a mixed picture in 2026, with official earnings registering a decline even as the island nation continues to draw…