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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...

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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...

Politics

SJB alleges irregularities in budget votes at Negombo and Horana councils

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) parliamentarians have accused National People’s Power (NPP) council members of procedural irregularities during recent budget approvals in Negombo and...

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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...

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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...

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Malshan, Mendis named top athletes at National Youth Sports Festival

Triple jumper Pasindu Malshan and quarter-miler Sayuri Mendis were named the Best Male and Female Athletes, respectively, at the National Youth Sports Festival...

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Over 370,000 workers in Sri Lanka face income losses following Cyclone Ditwah

Cyclone Ditwah, which struck Sri Lanka in late November, has affected up to 374,000 workers and caused potential income losses of as much...

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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...