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Donald Trump convicted 34 times in first for ex-US president

Trump slams the judge as 'corrupt' and claims he is a 'very innocent man' as expected

May 31, 2024 1 min read

Family member complaints about Sri Lankans in warfront rise to 455

Returnees have said about 600 to 800 Sri Lankans may be at the warfront working for Russian private military companies. ...

May 30, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka tourists to get 60-day visa free entry to Thailand

The visa will also allow foreign students of higher education to stay for one year after graduation and work

May 30, 2024 1 min read

Fearing legal action globally, Sri Lanka parliament calls to review UN’s evidence gathering

Right groups say Sri Lanka is likely face another resolution in the next UNHRC session

May 30, 2024 5 min read
Sri Lanka leads region in recruiting more women in banking but barriers remain: IFC

Women comprisie 46 percent of new recruits, according to the IFC study.

Sri Lanka to get blue economy research fellowships from India BIMSTEC initiative

Research grant of up to INR 1 million and the opportunity to pursue studies at Indian research labs

Sri Lanka to offer military tactics education to armed forces, retirees, civilians: President

"By 2030, we must be prepared to address emerging national security challenges."

May 22, 2024 3 min read

Govts, oppositions, religions, media have failed Sri Lanka's war victims: Amnesty chief

“The elections slated in the coming months will also have a major impact on the future of Sri Lanka."

May 22, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka parliament observes one minute silence for late Iran President Raisi

A helicopter carrying President Raisi crashed into a hillside as he was returning from opening a dam

May 22, 2024 1 min read

UN Report urges global justice, sanctions for Sri Lanka's disappeared victims

Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry says the OHCHR report is unwarranted, preposterous

Shihar Aneez
May 21, 2024 7 min read

Sri Lanka's progressive NPP claims credit for mobilising support for war

Lal Kantha was addressing a group of military veterans at an event in Ratnapura.

Himal Kotelawala
May 21, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Army discharges over 15,000 absentees from services after amnesty

Sri Lanka has planned to reduce army cadres by more than 50% in six years through 2030

May 21, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka declares May 21 as National Mourning day over Iranian President’s death

adverse weather condition has been cited as possible reason for Raisi's helicopter crash

May 20, 2024 2 min read

Harsha says Sri Lanka must look to South India for growth, acknowledges president's successes

"I'm not Sajith nor Aruna. I'm Harsha."

Himal Kotelawala
May 17, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka state minister of finance says he received threatening phone call

"The call was taken to the ministry office," he said.

May 17, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka sees 15,000 tri-force absentees respond to amnesty; State Minister says no extension

Around 26,000 military personnel have been absent from the services: Minister

May 17, 2024 2 min read
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MR doubles down on anti-privatisation even as party members bat for reforms

"We do not approve of this," he said.

Himal Kotelawala
May 16, 2024 2 min read

US, Sri Lanka Navy discuss anti-drug trafficking measures

Collaboration on initiatives to enhance maritime domain awareness, bolstering anti-drug trafficking measures

May 16, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to shrink Army over 50-pct by 2030, to strengthen Navy: State Defence Minister

Political leaders have been reluctant to slash the size of military fearing repercussions in elections

May 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka will not recover for 15 years if current policies change: Semasinghe

Disingenuous statements will not count at the election, said Semasinghe.

May 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka plans diplomatic mission to rescue ex-soldiers from Russia-Ukraine war

We have already spoken to the Russian Ambassador regarding this

Apsara Rodrigo
May 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka appoints special panel to provide state lands to military ahead of polls

Sri Lankan military is highly regarded by majority for its role in winning a 26-year war against LTTE

May 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President

"The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done"

May 15, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka govt extends military benefits for CDF ahead of polls   

President Wickremesinghe, also the defence minister, is expected to contest in the presidency later 2024

May 15, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Freedom Party anti-Sirisena faction, New Alliance meet for talks

The meeting took place in Madiwela on Tuesday May 14.

May 15, 2024 2 min read

Russia envoy asked for list of Sri Lankans hired for Ukraine war, ashes of the dead

"We asked if they can repatriate the remains of the dead Sri Lankan war heroes at least"

May 15, 2024 1 min read