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Sri Lanka social welfare housing initiatives

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka launches Rs. 2 million housing aid for those leaving institutional care

The Sri Lankan government has introduced the ‘Diviyata Saviyak’ housing assistance programme to support individuals transitioning out of institutional care. Managed by the Ministry of Women and Child Affairs and the Depa

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Sri Lanka cardiac healthcare expansion

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka launches Rs. 7.15 billion hospital expansion projects

Sri Lanka is expanding its cardiac care capabilities through new institutional partnerships and infrastructure investments. A tripartite Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between the Ministry of Defence, the

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Namal Rajapaksa named suspect in Airbus money laundering

4 clusters · 19 sources · last updated

Latest: Namal Rajapaksa named suspect in Airbus procurement money laundering case

Namal Rajapaksa, a Member of Parliament and leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), has been named a suspect in a money laundering investigation related to the 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement deal for SriLanka

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Sri Lanka constitutional amendment controversy

2 clusters · 7 sources · last updated

Latest: Sajith Premadasa calls for mass protest against 22nd Amendment

The Sri Lankan government’s efforts to pass the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution have met with significant political and legal resistance. The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) alliance has faced difficulties in sec

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Human rights accountability and anti-corruption in Sri Lanka

6 clusters · 24 sources · last updated

Latest: Anura Kumara Dissanayake vows zero tolerance for corruption

Human rights organizations and international bodies continue to raise concerns regarding the lack of accountability for wartime abuses in Sri Lanka. Despite President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s 2024 pledge to address pas

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Sri Lanka vehicle import regulations and disputes

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka vehicle importers demand release of 1,000 stranded vehicles

The Sri Lankan government has extended a 50% surcharge on vehicle import duties until December 31, 2026. Originally implemented as an emergency measure to protect foreign exchange reserves and stabilize the rupee, the su

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India-Sri Lanka defence and maritime cooperation

4 clusters · 35 sources · last updated

Latest: India and Sri Lanka strengthen defence and maritime ties

India and Sri Lanka are actively engaging in high-level discussions to strengthen bilateral defence cooperation and maritime security in the Indian Ocean Region. In late August 2026, Sri Lanka Navy Commander Vice Admiral

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Sri Lankan economic policy and resource management

2 clusters · 5 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka President pushes for investment in mineral sector

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has initiated several economic policy measures aimed at stabilizing the Sri Lankan economy and driving growth. In mid-August, the President focused on food security and consumer protec

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Sri Lanka judicial and civic space challenges

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka faces criticism over proposed NGO and anti-corruption laws

Sri Lanka is experiencing a period of legislative developments that critics argue threaten judicial independence and civic freedoms. Initial concerns centered on the 22nd Amendment Bill, which proposes raising the retire

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Sri Lanka advances judicial retirement age amendments

16 clusters · 27 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka Tamil party seeks referendum on judicial tenure amendment

The Sri Lankan government has moved forward with legislative efforts to extend the mandatory retirement age for senior judges. Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill,

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Sri Lanka Dissanayake domestic agenda expands

6 clusters · 11 sources · last updated

Latest: President Dissanayake orders release of Northern and Eastern lands

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic programme, launched in late July 2026, continues to broaden its scope. After unveiling a sports development plan on 22 July that links road safety, youth drug abuse preventio

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UN criticism of Singapore drug death penalty

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated

Latest: Singapore urged to end death penalty for drug offenses by UN experts

United Nations experts have called for Singapore to immediately cease the use of the death penalty for drug-related offenses, describing such applications as “arbitrary deprivations of life.” Experts noted that the maj

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