2026

A report on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka was presented at the 63rd session of the United NationsContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka Human Rights Report Presented at UNHRC appeared first on Newswire.
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The Cabinet has approved two major loan schemes to support businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at reactivating micro, smallContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves disaster relief loan schemes for cyclone‑hit enterprises appeared…
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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that what he described as the rapid erosion of democracy in Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading The post Sajith raises fresh concerns over alleged error in 22A petition process appeared first on…
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The 24 accused in the Easter Sunday terrorist attack case, facing a total of 23,270 charges, have filed their writtenContinue Reading The post Accused in Easter Attacks case file written submissions appeared first on Newswire.
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Minister Vijitha Herath clarified today that the case relating to the arrest of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa was not filedContinue Reading The post Namal’s case originated under Ranil’s tenure, not current Govt – Minister Herath appeared first…
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A delegation of Sri Lankan parliamentarians has begun a study programme in the United States under a special International VisitorContinue Reading The post SL Govt & Opposition MPs in US for governance & democracy study tour…
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Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath denied reports that Iranian vessels had entered Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, saying authorities were monitoring severalContinue Reading The post US alerts Sri Lanka over Iranian vessels; FM says 47 vessels…
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Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly session, with the country insteadContinue Reading The post President to skip UN General Assembly; Foreign Minister to represent Sri…
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The Government has launched a Multi‑Purpose Loan Scheme to support Sri Lankan migrant workers, enabling them to invest their overseasContinue Reading The post Govt launches multi‑purpose loan scheme for migrant workers appeared first on…
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Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says Thailand has included Sri Lanka among the countries for which the visa‑free entryContinue Reading The post Minister explains why Thailand ended visa-free entry for Sri Lankans appeared first…
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