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- 26 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana
Sri Lanka's Prime Minister Emphasizes Financial Crime Combat Efforts
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya highlighted Sri Lanka's efforts in combating financial crimes during the Third Mutual Evaluation on AML/CFT/CPF. She emphasized the importance of transparency, accountability, and effective enforcement…
- 26 Oct 2026 · Newsfirst
Sri Lankan Police Initiate Inquiry into Controversial Statements by Balangoda Kassapa Thera
The Cinnamon Gardens Police have launched an investigation into statements allegedly made by Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera during a protest in Colombo. The statements are accused of inciting the public and spreading misinformation. The…
- 26 Oct 2026 · Newswire LK
Sri Lankan Navy Officer Achieves Near-Perfect GPA at Prestigious US Military University
Lieutenant Commander Piyumi Kathriarachchi of the Sri Lanka Navy has earned a master’s degree with honors from the US Naval Postgraduate School, achieving a near-perfect GPA of 3.98. She received the NPS Outstanding Thesis Award and the Ki…
- 26 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Orders Enforcement of 29-Month Sentence After Invalidating Presidential Pardon
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the presidential pardon granted to Mohamed Ameen Mohamed Naseem, who was serving a 29-month sentence for failing to pay maintenance to his wife, is unconstitutional and invalid. The court has d…
- 26 Oct 2026
Naufer Moulavi sentenced to 12 years in Wanathawilluwa explosives case
Naufer Moulavi has been sentenced to 12 years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo Special Trial-at-Bar for his involvement in the Wanathawilluwa explosives case. Moulavi and his co-defendant, Mohamed Ibrahim Saadiq, were found guilty o…
- 26 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka's Public Sector Workforce Expands by 56% Over Three Decades
Over the past three decades, from 1994 to 2024, Sri Lanka's public sector workforce has expanded by 56%, according to data from the Department of Census and Statistics. The number of government employees increased from 740,000 in 1994 to 1…
- 26 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka Political Tensions Rise as Rishad Bathiudeen Criticizes Sajith's Direction, UNP Calls for Gnanasara Thero's Pardon, and Pathali Champika Denies Coal Import Allegations
Former Minister Rishad Bathiudeen criticizes the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for deviating from their political alliance's principles. The United National Party (UNP) calls for a presidential pardon for Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara…
- 26 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka: Political Pardon, Judicial Decisions, and Cultural Exchanges Mark a Busy Day
Sri Lanka witnessed a series of significant events today, including calls for a presidential pardon for a monk, judicial decisions on pardons and sentences, and cultural exchanges with India and China. The United National Party (UNP) has u…
- 20 Oct 2026
Buddhist Monks' Peace March for Gnanasara Thero Not Aimed at Toppling Government, Says Rahula Thero
A peace march organized by Buddhist monks in support of Venerable Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero was not intended to topple the government, according to Senior Professor Venerable Kotapitiye Rahula Anunayake Thero. The march aimed to defe…
- 20 Oct 2026
Buddhist Council Approves Legal Reforms for Imprisoned Monks
The Buddhist Council has approved recommendations from a committee appointed by the President to reform laws concerning imprisoned Buddhist monks. The council emphasized the need for a unified procedure for handling such cases. The meeting…
- 20 Oct 2026
Sri Lankan Government Unable to Grant Pardon to Imprisoned Buddhist Monk Gnanasara Thero
The Sri Lankan government, led by Minister Nalin Jayatissa, has stated that it cannot grant a pardon to imprisoned Buddhist monk Gnanasara Thero, as it would contravene the Supreme Court's ruling. The monk is currently serving a sentence f…
- 20 Oct 2026
Multiple Investigations Underway into Death of Tusker Kawanthissa in Sri Lanka
Several investigations are underway into the death of the famous tusker Kawanthissa in Sri Lanka, with two suspects arrested and remanded until October 28. Cabinet Spokesman Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed that the post-mortem exa…
- 20 Oct 2026
Sanjay Raut's Albania Arson Post Sparks Controversy in Indian Politics
A post by Shiv Sena (UBT) leader Sanjay Raut suggesting India should learn from Albania's violent protests has sparked controversy among Indian political figures. Priyanka Chaturvedi of Shiv Sena (UBT) and BJP spokesperson Sidharth Yadav c…
- 20 Oct 2026 · Ada Derana
Court Postpones Trial of Ex-Minister Prasanna Ranatunga to 2027
The Colombo Magistrate's Court has postponed the trial of former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, accused of corruption, to January 2027. The case, concerning an alleged financial loss related to insurance coverage for government employees dur…
- 20 Oct 2026
Sri Lanka Investigates Tusker's Death and Denies Coal Link to Power Failure
The Sri Lankan government is conducting multiple investigations into the death of Kavanthissa, a tusker fatally injured in a shooting, while also rejecting claims that substandard coal caused a recent islandwide power failure. Cabinet Spok…
- 20 Oct 2026
President Pays Last Respects and State-Sponsored Cremation for Ven. Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Thera
President Anura Kumara DissanThe paid his last respects to Ven. Keppetiyagoda Siriwimala Thera, the Anunayake of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya, at the Rajopawanaramaya Temple in Getambe, Kandy. The state-sponsored cremation ceremony fo…
- 8 Oct 2026
President to Address Concerns of Buddhist Monks Regarding Gnanasara Thera's Prison Attire
President to meet Buddhist monks over Gnanasara Thera's prison attire controversy
- 3 Oct 2026 · Newswire LK
Authorities Freeze Rs. 44.5 Million in Assets Linked to Drug Trafficking Investigation
Authorities have frozen over Rs. 44.5 million in assets linked to a drug trafficking investigation involving a man and a woman from Negombo. The assets include a large plot of land and a two-story house. The investigation is being conducte…
- 3 Oct 2026 · Newswire LK
Prominent Young Politician Kanishka Senanayake Dies at 41
Kanishka Senanayake, a former Colombo District parliamentary candidate and son of ex-Colombo Mayor Rosy Senanayake, has died at 41. Former Minister Harin Fernando announced his passing on social media. Senanayake was involved in politics f…
- 3 Oct 2026
Two Individuals Admit Guilt in Illegal Arms Accumulation Case in Puttalam, Sri Lanka
Two individuals, accused of illegally accumulating arms and explosives in Puttalam, Sri Lanka, have admitted their guilt. The case is linked to the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019. The suspects, along with others, are facing charges includi…