As reported earlier today, the United States has pledged $17 million to modernise digital operations at the Port of Colombo. In a subsequent statement, US Ambassador Eric Meyer outlined the commercial rationale
A group of Sri Lanka’s most respected vocalists has called for urgent legal reforms to guarantee economic and moral rights for singers, arguing that the country’s music industry continues to profit heavily
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At the heart of Sri Lanka’s evolving political landscape lies a crucial question: what insights did Mr.Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), gain from his first official visit
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Along Sri Lanka’s northwestern coast, where lagoons edged with palmyra palms conceal the physical scars of a long civil war, a former female combatant describes a peace more punishing than combat. She
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Sri Lanka’s energy administration has been shaken by the resignation of the chairman of Lanka Coal Company, with his departure letter alleging undue interference in coal procurement processes and prompting renewed scrutiny
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The Sri Lanka Air Force has announced an $18 million (Rs. 5.4 billion) program to strengthen and modernize its aircraft fleet, coinciding with its 75th anniversary celebrations this year. Despite ongoing economic
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The government of Sri Lanka has raised serious national security concerns after revealing that nearly 900,000 mobile SIM cards currently in use cannot be linked to verified individuals, a gap authorities say
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Authorities have uncovered a series of alleged fraud operations involving public sector employees, intensifying scrutiny over abuse of trust and influence in state institutions. In one case, the Central Crime Investigation Bureau
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The government of Sri Lanka has initiated decisive measures to rein in informal microfinance operators accused of exploiting economically vulnerable communities, signaling a major shift in the country’s financial oversight framework. Officials
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S. Thomas’ College, Mount Lavinia, undoubtedly the premier Anglican school in Sri Lanka, has entered its 175th milestone, creating a jubilant moment for past and present Thomians to rally around their college
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On the sidelines of the AI Impact 2026 Summit in New Delhi, President Dissanayake met with President Lula da Silva to discuss deepening economic and technological partnerships. The discussions focused on sustainable
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by Durga Velayutham The so-called White Flag incident has been used for years to accuse former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and his brother, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, of ordering the killing of surrendering LTTE leaders.
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Admiral Steve “Web” Koehler, Commander of the U.S. Pacific Fleet, will visit Sri Lanka from February 19 to 21, 2026. During his visit, Admiral Koehler will engage with Sri Lankan government officials and military counterparts to discuss shared
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Five residents of Kandasurindugama in Katana have been arrested following the circulation of a social media video showing them verbally abusing Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the entrance to the Mattala Expressway. The
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The Chilaw High Court has sentenced a lawyer and a landowner’s manager to lengthy prison terms after finding them guilty of forging deeds and unlawfully selling land belonging to another party, in
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A decision to halt student activities after 10.00 pm on the premises of the University of Kelaniya has sparked a growing dispute between university authorities and student organizations, with both sides trading
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