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Supreme Court invalidates Sirisena's pardon to Gnanasara thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- The presidential pardon granted by former President Maithripala Sirisena to Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was serving a prison ... Read More


Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena arrives at Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, Sept. 10 -- Astrologer Sumanadasa Abeygunawardena arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today (10). He arrived in response to a summons issued by th... Read More


Sri Lanka will never allow its territory to be used against India's security interests

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated that Sri Lanka will never allow its territory to be used for any activities inimical to India's security interests. Reaffirming ... Read More


Bill to abolish Chief of Defence Staff position presented to Parliament today

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The Bill to abolish the Chief of Defence Staff position is scheduled for presentation to Parliament today. The vote regarding the matter is expected to take place at 5:00 PM tod... Read More


Any touch without consent can be a bad touch, says Dr. Thushara Wickramanayake

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Greater emphasis must be placed on children's consent when discussing physical contact, as the traditional concept of good touch and bad touch should be considered alongside a ch... Read More


Indian Navy warship INS Udaygiri arrives in Colombo

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Indian Naval Ship Udaygiri, an indigenously built multi-role stealth frigate, arrived at the Colombo port on 08 September 2026 for a three-day operational turnaround. The vessel... Read More


Tourism arrivals surpass 1.56 Mn, but revenue dips

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Sri Lanka attracted 3,185 tourist arrivals from September 1 to 6, bringing total arrivals from January 1 to September 6 to 1,567,007. Average daily arrivals stood at around 550. ... Read More


Sri Lanka urged to step up accountability, reconciliation efforts at UNHRC

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Sri Lanka must translate its stated commitment to reform into concrete progress despite facing considerable challenges recently, including severe weather events and global energy... Read More


India, Sri Lanka strengthen defence and regional ties

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has called on Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo during a substantive exchange covering the multi-faceted partnership ... Read More


Visiting Indian Defence Minister meets Opposition Leader

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Visiting Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has held talks with Sri Lanka's Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in Colombo during a three-day official visit to the islan... Read More