Sri Lankan Politics

In the last hour

Environment Ministry orders tough action against elephant killings Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:16

In the last 2 hours

Gradual privatization of Eastern Terminal underway: Flsp Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:56

In the last 4 hours

Sri Lankan delegation to visit U.S. for trade talks Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:03

In the last 8 hours

Over 140,000 Sri Lankans migrate for work amid male worker surge Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:00

Madras High Court stays order directing Sri Lankan Deputy High Commission to reinstate former employee Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:49

Cabinet nod to procure five power sets Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:19

Sri Lanka and the IMF: Another stark example of the need for urgent debt restructure reform Bretton Woods Project10:16

Earlier today

What are the factors guiding voter preference in Sri Lanka? European Union funded survey reveals European External Action Service10:02

Cabinet approves online passport system for overseas Sri Lankans Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:47

Cyber security strategy 2025–2029 gets Cabinet nod Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:27

Caution urged for Sri Lanka’s South Sudan crude deal Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:05

SLPMA unveils compelling ‘National Call to Produce Medicine in Sri Lanka’ as strategic priority Lanka Business Online07:57

Opposition parties disturbed over Sjb decision to form joint administration of Beruwala PS with NPP Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:35

’Had a wonderful time at Bon Odori Festival’: Colombo Mayor on her dance act Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:05

Sri Lanka seeks U. S. tariff reduction to 20 percent Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:32

Sri Lanka ban halts crucial marine data collection SciDev.Net00:53

Yesterday

Siyapatha Finance opens 54th branch in Kaduwela Dynamic City Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:48 14-Jul-25

Degradation of the city of Colombo Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:39 14-Jul-25

Sri Lankan Navy accused of covert land surveys in Chundikkulam, Jaffna Tamil Guardian16:24 14-Jul-25

Sri Lanka’s Tariff Shock The Diplomat14:27 14-Jul-25

Applications Invited for the 27th Presidential Export Awards Lanka Business Online12:38 14-Jul-25

Three officials arrested over illegal vehicle registration Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:51 14-Jul-25

Changing Contours of India's Engagement with Bangladesh and Sri Lanka - Security Concerns and Way Ahead Articles | Vivekananda International Foundation10:16 14-Jul-25

Colombo Mayor’s dance act goes viral Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:37 14-Jul-25

Adani, Sri Lankan authorities to be entangled in legal wrangle ? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror04:33 14-Jul-25

In the last 7 days

Sri Lanka in Crisis: Hartal -1953 and Aragalaya– 2022 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:04 13-Jul-25

The ‘Aragalaya’ to fight corruption and assert political sovereignty Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:54 13-Jul-25

Sri Lankan rubber industry sounds “red alert”, demands top-level US talks to avert 30% tariff disaster Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:32 13-Jul-25

Hettich unveils its first state-of-the-art experience centre in Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:32 13-Jul-25

Stalin flags arrest of 7 fishermen by Sri Lanka, urges Jaishankar to take steps for their release Indian Express16:41 13-Jul-25

Wimal Weerawansa alleges e-Nic tender handed over to Indian firm, Raising data security concerns Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:39 13-Jul-25

Sri Lanka deploys riot squad after police kill Tamil man in Vavuniya Tamil Guardian13:05 13-Jul-25

Sri Lanka warns of apparel industry impact as US slaps 30% tariff on exports Tamil Guardian12:45 13-Jul-25

Sri Lankan Navy arrests seven Tamil Nadu fishermen off Nedunthivu coast Tamil Guardian12:35 13-Jul-25

Protest calls for release of Tamil political prisoner held for over 30 years under PTA Tamil Guardian12:24 13-Jul-25

Sri Lanka, China reaffirm strategic partnership at ASEAN meeting Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:09 13-Jul-25

Trade worry: Sri Lankan exporters flag 30% proposed US tariff; Apparel, rubber sectors may take … The Times of India15:49 12-Jul-25

China willing to promote strategic cooperative partnership with Sri Lanka: Chinese FM Xinhua Agency13:20 12-Jul-25

Trump nominates Eric Meyer as U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror09:05 12-Jul-25

China, Sri Lanka FMs vow to deepen strategic cooperative partnership CGTN07:47 12-Jul-25

US Tariffs on Sri Lanka and Philippines may shift trade advantage to India Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:53 12-Jul-25

Cej urges President to appoint commission to probe MV X-Press Pearl environmental disaster Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:12 12-Jul-25

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector as UK launches new trade measures Sri Lanka Daily Mirror22:22 11-Jul-25

Sri Lankan Navy to resume marine security services in Red Sea Tamil Guardian18:33 11-Jul-25

Sri Lanka apparel sector braces for tariff fallout Fibre2fashion12:23 11-Jul-25

Sri Lanka’s IMF scorecard: meeting or missing the initial forecasts? Sri Lanka Daily Mirror12:20 11-Jul-25

Bribery Commission can arrest former Minister Rajitha without a warrant: Magistrate Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:00 11-Jul-25

Deputy Minister hints at bilateral trade agreement with US before August 1 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:08 11-Jul-25

UK unveils package of reforms to simplify imports from Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:27 11-Jul-25

Boost for Sri Lankan garment sector as the UK launches new trade measures under DCTS Lanka Business Online07:06 11-Jul-25

Exporters warn against backdoor charges, urge Government to uphold transparent trade practices Lanka Business Online06:25 11-Jul-25

Trump’s Tariff Blow and the Free Trade Myth: Sri Lanka’s Economic Trap Exposed Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:55 11-Jul-25

Colombo to host Int’l Solar Alliance’s 7th Regional Committee Meeting Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:02 10-Jul-25

Easter Sunday attack engineered for Rajapaksa comeback, says Sri Lankan minister Tamil Guardian15:34 10-Jul-25

Tamils halt Sri Lankan police attempt to claim land for Buddhist temple Tamil Guardian15:04 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka welcomes US tariff cut but eyes further relief The Peninsula13:37 10-Jul-25

U.S. 30% tariffs a wake-up call for Sri Lanka’s export economy, says former ambassador Kananathan Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:45 10-Jul-25

CACCI president visits Taipei to coordinate Australia visit and Sri Lanka conference Taiwan News11:28 10-Jul-25

Reduction in tariff from 44-pct to 30-pct is a constructive & important first step: Ceylon Chamber Lanka Business Online09:54 10-Jul-25

Malaysia and Sri Lanka strengthen ties in trade, tourism, education The Sun Daily09:32 10-Jul-25

Malaysia, Sri Lanka To Further Strengthen Bilateral Ties – Anwar Bernama08:47 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka will not retaliate against U.S. tariff hike: Presidential Advisor Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:02 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka's apparel industry faces distress over 30% US tariff, Colombo hopes for cut The Telegraph, Calcutta07:42 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka among nations receiving highest U.S. tariff cuts Sri Lanka Daily Mirror07:31 10-Jul-25

President holds talks on U.S. tariff proposal Sri Lanka Daily Mirror06:50 10-Jul-25

Advocata Institute Urges Government to Uphold Electricity Sector Reforms Lanka Business Online06:49 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka's apparel industry alarmed by US tariff of 30%, hopes for cut Yahoo! UK & Ireland06:47 10-Jul-25

Sri Lanka wants feedback on Sovereign Cloud Strategy Biometric Update21:06 9-Jul-25

Trump targets Sri Lanka, Philippines & 5 others in latest tariff wave Fibre2fashion21:03 9-Jul-25

Sri Lankan apparel brands demand 300-400% Cess hike to combat ‘cheap’ imports Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:05 9-Jul-25

Daraz Sri Lanka and Neda expand strategic partnership for Msme enablement Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:05 9-Jul-25

Donald Trump gets President Akd’s name wrong Sri Lanka Daily Mirror19:38 9-Jul-25

Trump Unveils New Batch Of Tariffs On Philippines, Iraq, Sri Lanka Outlook India19:26 9-Jul-25

US slaps 30% tariff on Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror18:37 9-Jul-25

Is Shah Rukh Khan to be paid from reserves, questions Opposition MP Sri Lanka Daily Mirror15:33 9-Jul-25

Sri Lanka to connect all secondary schools to internet by 2026 Peoples Gazette13:15 9-Jul-25

Transport Minister apologises for Jaffna intercity train service disruption Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:37 9-Jul-25

UK Foreign Secretary raised Chemmani mass grave ‘directly’ with Sri Lanka Tamil Guardian11:26 9-Jul-25

Defunded by Trump, a Sri Lankan Project Confronts the Problem It Tried to Solve The Nation11:02 9-Jul-25

Animal Welfare Coalition complains on misuse of rabies control funds Sri Lanka Daily Mirror08:34 9-Jul-25

Colombo celebrates Cardinal Ranjith and promises justice for the 2019 massacres AsiaNews.it07:57 9-Jul-25

President Focuses on Accelerating the Digitization of the Sri Lanka Customs Department The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)05:34 9-Jul-25

Sri Lanka continues engagement with U.S. for favourable outcome Sri Lanka Daily Mirror02:38 9-Jul-25

Dissanayake faces litmus test as India eyes Sri Lanka energy stakes Nikkei Asian Review02:33 9-Jul-25

New group of Sri Lankan workers depart for Israel as ties flourish Tamil Guardian18:48 8-Jul-25

President accelerates push for Customs digitization Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:06 8-Jul-25

International Solar Alliance to hold Regional Committee Meeting in Colombo next week The Economic Times15:09 8-Jul-25

Sri Lanka announces recruitment of 5,000 new police personnel as militarisation ramps up Tamil Guardian12:53 8-Jul-25

Isa’s 7th Regional Committee Meeting for APAC to be held in Colombo during July 15-17 The Economic Times12:32 8-Jul-25

Sri Lankan military occupying public cemetery and irrigation lands, warns MP Ravikaran Tamil Guardian12:12 8-Jul-25

50th Anniversary of His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith’s Priestly Ordination Felicitation ceremony held under… The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)11:32 8-Jul-25

Sri Lanka, Canada to tackle cross-border crime Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:10 8-Jul-25

Cabinet approves Sri Lanka Navy to conduct maritime security operations Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:00 8-Jul-25

Government to introduce Property Tax by mid-2027 Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:50 8-Jul-25

Former Health Secretary granted bail Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:29 8-Jul-25

Former Deputy Commissioner General of Motor Traffic Department granted bail Sri Lanka Daily Mirror10:09 8-Jul-25

Japan-Sri Lanka Economic Cooperation Policy Dialogue Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan (Press Release)06:57 8-Jul-25

Sri Lanka faces shortage of police officers: Minister Sri Lanka Daily Mirror05:54 8-Jul-25

Samoa and Sri Lanka call for international cooperation to protect the blue shark Pacific Regional Environment Programme03:49 8-Jul-25

Japanese Ambassador Meets Environment Minister to Discuss Sri Lanka's Environmental Policy The Official Government News Portal of Sri Lanka (Press Release)03:23 8-Jul-25

In the last month

Shippers’ Council defends freight rule against calls for review Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:00 7-Jul-25

Sri Lanka developing cloud and data governance strategies Biometric Update17:03 7-Jul-25

Politics and Egos plague Sri Lanka Rugby: Murcott Sri Lanka Daily Mirror17:00 7-Jul-25

Ird Deputy Commissioner arrested for soliciting bribe Sri Lanka Daily Mirror14:48 7-Jul-25

Sri Lanka hosts second consecutive year of Bohra religious convention TTG Asia06:27 7-Jul-25

New report offers roadmap for Sri Lanka's economic revival Overseas Development Institute03:10 7-Jul-25

Jaffna MP Shritharan’s Insidious Campaign Against his own party Itak Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:42 6-Jul-25

Beyond the Container Crisis: Rebuilding Trust in Colombo Port Sri Lanka Daily Mirror21:11 6-Jul-25

Sri Lanka needs permanent negotiators, not ‘retired officers’ for trade wins: Expert Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:44 6-Jul-25

Sri Lanka’s proposed beneficial ownership register sparks debate Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:34 6-Jul-25

Colombo Dockyard PLC enters into a strategic collaboration with Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited of India Sri Lanka Daily Mirror20:13 6-Jul-25

Indian firms looking to expand abroad have good chance in Sri Lanka: ITC chief Sri Lanka Daily Mirror16:26 6-Jul-25

Matthew Duckworth appointed Australia’s new High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sri Lanka Daily Mirror11:00 6-Jul-25

High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs03:53 6-Jul-25

Sri Lanka Should Seek India’s Expertise To Finalize Standard Operating Procedures For Allowing… Eurasia Review01:01 5-Jul-25

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