Sri Lanka
Debt suspension could derail Sri Lanka’s economic recovery – Harsha
A senior Sri Lankan opposition lawmaker warned that renewed calls to suspend external sovereign debt repayments in the wake of Cyclone Ditwah could...
Sajith says India, China should work together to amplify Global South’s voice
Sri Lanka’s opposition leader Sajith Premadasa called on India and China to work together to strengthen the influence of the Global South, stating...
Floods cause Rs. 7.6 billion in losses to fisheries sector
Cyclone Ditwah related flooding has caused more than Rs. 7.6 billion in losses to the country’s fisheries sector, with aquaculture bearing the brunt...
Government actions threaten free press, Editors’ Guild says
The Editors’ Guild of Sri Lanka (TEGOSL) has expressed serious concern over two recent incidents it says threaten media freedom and freedom of...
Tourists say Sri Lanka’s visa extension process is a ‘painful experience’
A foreign tourist family has publicly criticized Sri Lanka’s visa extension process, describing it as “the most painful experience ever,” after attempting to...
Rights groups warn new anti-terror law expands executive powers, limits accountability
A civil society coalition has raised serious concerns over the government’s proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Act of 2026 (PSTA), noting...
Prolonged vacancy in auditor general’s office raises accountability concerns – BASL
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed serious concern over the prolonged failure to appoint a permanent auditor general, warning that...
India to provide $450 million cyclone relief package to Sri Lanka
External Affairs Minister of India S Jaishankar said on Tuesday that India will provide an assistance package worth $450 million to Sri Lanka...
