Sri Lanka Parliament to Vote on Bill Stripping Former Presidents’ Privileges
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has ruled that a bill to end former presidents’ privileges can be passed by Parliament with a simple majority....
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Sri Lanka to Resume Central Expressway Construction with Chinese Funding
Sri Lanka secures Chinese funding to restart the Kadawatha–Mirigama section of the Central Expressway after three years of delays, with work set to begin by October 2025....
Sri Lanka to Launch Scholarship Programme for Children of Overseas Workers Facing Hardship
Sri Lanka will introduce scholarships for children of overseas workers facing hardships, with citizenship as the only eligibility criterion....
Sri Lanka Bus Crash in Badulla District Kills 15, Injures 15 Others
At least 15 killed and 15 injured as a bus plunges 1,000 feet into a gorge in Sri Lanka’s Badulla District after colliding with a jeep....
Sri Lanka Postpones 18% VAT on Foreign Digital Services to April 2026
Sri Lanka postpones the 18% VAT on foreign digital service providers to April 2026, giving companies more time to comply with new tax rules....
Sri Lankan President Dissanayake Vows Not to Yield on Katchatheevu Amid Indian Pressure
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pledged not to yield to external pressure over Katchatheevu Island, amid Tamil Nadu’s calls for its retrieval from Sri Lanka....
Indian Fishermen Reach Sri Lanka to Take Back Released Boats
A 15-member team of Indian fishermen from Rameswaram reached Sri Lanka’s Jaffna to take possession of seven seized boats released by local authorities. Repairs are underway before sailing them back to India....
Sri Lanka Supreme Court Questions Govt on India-funded Digital ID Project
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court has asked the government to respond to a petition challenging the India-backed digital ID project, raising concerns over transparency and fundamental rights....
Sri Lanka to Reclaim State Housing from Former Presidents, Says President Dissanayake
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has pledged to end lifetime state housing for former Presidents, calling it unfair during an economic crisis....
Sri Lankan Court Grants Bail to Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Corruption Case
Former Sri Lankan president Ranil Wickremesinghe was granted bail in a corruption case after appearing virtually from hospital. Protests erupted outside the court....