General How Sri Lanka's Political Class Has Long Played Games With Its Highest Courts
The phrase "court packing" may conjure images of Washington power struggles, but Sri Lanka has its own long and troubled history of political interference in…
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General Sri Lanka Mourns the Loss of Legendary Music Industry Stalwart Ananda Ganegoda
Sri Lanka's music fraternity is in mourning following the passing of veteran music industry figure Ananda Ganegoda, a respected and beloved personality who…
General Sri Lanka on Track to Complete IMF Programme by 2027, Says Minister Rathnayake
Sri Lanka is set to conclude its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 2027, according to Minister Bimal Rathnayake, who confirmed that the…
General Sri Lankan Refugee Dies in Road Accident in India
A resident of a Sri Lankan refugee camp in India has died following a road accident, according to reports from The Hindu. The incident has drawn attention to…
General Dehiwala Grenade Attack: Two More Suspects Taken Into Custody
Police have arrested two more individuals in connection with the grenade attack in Dehiwala, as authorities continue to widen their investigation into the…
General Seven Hurt After Explosion Rocks Polonnaruwa's National Nephrology Hospital
Seven people sustained injuries following a powerful explosion at the National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa in the early hours of Saturday, September 26.…
General Two Men Nabbed With Protected Black Coral in Mount Lavinia and Ratmalana
Two suspects have been arrested in connection with the illegal possession of black coral, with the arrests taking place at separate locations in the Colombo…
General Father of Alleged Drug Lord Shiran Basik Kept Behind Bars Until October 8
Abdul Razak Mohamed Basik, the father of alleged large-scale drug trafficker Shiran Basik, has been ordered to remain in remand custody until October 8,…
General India and Sri Lanka Join Forces to Combat Rising Drug Trafficking Threat
Bilateral Cooperation Strengthened Against Narcotics Trade India and Sri Lanka have moved to deepen their joint efforts in the fight against drug trafficking,…
General Parliament Passes 22nd Amendment and Judicature Bill With Two-Thirds Majority
Sri Lanka's Parliament has passed two landmark pieces of legislation — the Twenty-Second Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill…
General Sri Lanka Set to Protect Over 9,500 Hectares by Declaring 20 Forests as Official Reserves
In a significant step forward for environmental conservation, Sri Lanka's Ministry of Environment has announced plans to officially gazette 20 forest areas as…
General Consumer Affairs Authority Raids Puttalam Shop Over Alleged Rs. 850 Photocopy Charge
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted a raid on a shop in the Puttalam District after allegations surfaced that the establishment had charged a…
General Sri Lanka on Track to Complete IMF Programme by 2027, Says Minister Bimal
Sri Lanka is expected to conclude its ongoing International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme by 2027, a senior cabinet minister has confirmed, signalling a…
General ITAK MP Shanakiyan Meets ACJU General Secretary in Bid to Secure Anojan's Release
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has revealed that he met with the General Secretary of the All Ceylon Jamiyyathul…
General European Parliament Delegation Holds Key Talks With Sri Lankan Lawmakers on GSP+ and Constitutional Reform
High-Level Meeting Signals Continued EU Engagement With Sri Lanka A delegation from the European Parliament held discussions with senior Sri Lankan…
General CIABOC Chief Urges Sri Lankans to Confront Culture of Fear in Wake of Lasantha's Legacy
The Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has issued a powerful call to Sri Lankan society to resist…
General Sri Lanka Pushes Forward With Plan to Deploy 10,000 Workers to Israel
Sri Lanka is pressing ahead with its plan to send 10,000 workers to Israel, despite ongoing concerns surrounding the security situation in the region and…
General Sri Lankan Court Delivers Landmark Convictions Over Deadly 2019 Easter Sunday Bombings
A Sri Lankan court has handed down convictions in connection with the devastating Easter Sunday terrorist attacks of 2019, marking a significant moment in the…
General Kusal Mendis and Dunith Wellalage Steer Sri Lanka to Commanding Victory
Sri Lanka secured an impressive victory in their latest cricket encounter, with two of the island nation's brightest talents stepping up when it mattered most.…
General Lanka Sathosa Slashes Prices on Six Essential Goods Across Island-Wide Outlets
State-owned retail giant Lanka Sathosa Limited has announced a reduction in the prices of six essential consumer commodities, bringing relief to households…
General Sri Lanka Presses Ahead With Judicial Tenure Extension Amid Mounting Opposition
Government Defies Criticism Over Controversial Judicial Reform Sri Lanka has moved forward with extending the tenure of sitting judges, brushing aside protests…
General Sri Lanka's New Music Licensing Rules Draw Backlash from Communities Across the Island
New music licensing regulations introduced in Sri Lanka have sparked widespread concern among community groups, religious organisations, and event organisers…
General Australia Women's Cricket Team Set to Tour Sri Lanka for ODI Series in December
Sri Lanka is set to host the Australian Women's cricket team for a One Day International series this December, marking a significant occasion for women's…
General Two Years On: Sri Lanka's NPP Government Navigates Reform Promises Against Economic Headwinds
Two years since sweeping to power on a wave of public discontent and promises of systemic change, Sri Lanka's National People's Power government finds itself…