Anura Kumara Dissanayake

Sri Lanka counter-terrorism legislative reform

7 clusters · 13 sources · last updated about 20 hours ago

Latest: Sri Lankan opposition warns of economic risks from new anti-terrorism laws

The Sri Lankan government has moved to reform its counter-terrorism legal framework by gazetting the Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, intended to repeal and replace the Prevention of Terrorism (Temporary Prov

Sri Lankan economic development and reform initiatives

2 clusters · 2 sources · last updated 1 day ago

Latest: President Dissanayake directs improvements to migrant welfare and mineral exploration

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has initiated several programs aimed at transitioning Sri Lanka from economic stabilization toward sustained growth. In October 2026, the administration inaugurated the Sri Lanka Econom

Namal Rajapaksa indicted in Airbus bribery and money Laundat

9 clusters · 20 sources · last updated 3 days ago

Latest: Namal Rajapaksa indicted on 24 charges in Airbus scandal

Namal Rajapaksa, a Member of Parliament and SLPP National Organiser, faces significant legal escalation regarding the 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement deal for SriLankan Airlines. Following his arrest by the Commission t

Protests and pardon disputes over Gnanasara Thera's prison

15 clusters · 18 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Sri Lankan Buddhist monks suspend protest for jailed leader

Following his arrest on October 3, 2026, Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena, has been remanded to serve the remaining five years and five months of a contempt of court sentence.

Sri Lanka economic performance and indicators

13 clusters · 21 sources · last updated 4 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka apparel exports grow in September amid strategic shifts

Sri Lanka’s economy showed signs of recovery through mid-2026, supported by fiscal reforms and IMF cooperation. In the second quarter of 2026, the economy expanded by 4.2%, driven by industrial and services growth, thoug

Sri Lanka IMF EFF progress and debt restructuring updates

10 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 5 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya defends IMF programme

Sri Lanka has successfully completed the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) 17th Extended Fund Facility (EFF), marking the first time a previous IMF agreement with the country has been fully completed. While the JVP/NPP

Sri Lankan political tensions and misinformation

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 6 days ago

Latest: Sri Lankan President's Office refutes hospitalisation rumors

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has engaged in a public dispute with certain media outlets, accusing two unnamed television channels of “manufacturing artificial unrest” to destabilize the government. The President al

Death of Sri Lankan tusker Kavantissa

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka expert committee investigates death of tusker Kawanthissa

Kavantissa, a prominent and large wild tusker in Sri Lanka, died on October 16 following a period of declining health. The elephant had been receiving veterinary treatment since late September after sustaining a gunshot

Sri Lanka economic and investment diplomacy

9 clusters · 19 sources · last updated 9 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka economic recovery shows progress amid structural risks

Sri Lanka is pursuing economic recovery through high-level diplomatic and investment initiatives. In mid-August 2026, the government held ministerial-level talks with the European Union regarding preferential market acce

Human rights accountability and anti-corruption in Sri Lanka

9 clusters · 27 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Anura Kumara Dissanayake presidency marks two years in Sri Lanka

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

Sri Lanka anti-corruption legislative reform

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 11 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka enacts Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Act

Sri Lanka has moved to strengthen its anti-corruption framework through new legislative measures. In early October 2026, Parliament passed the Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill, which aimed to resolve legal and technical

Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested in charity graft probe

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated 16 days ago

Latest: Shiranthi Rajapaksa detained amid corruption investigation

On October 7, 2026, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa. The arrest follows an investigation into the Siriliya Saviya Foundation rega

Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan migrant

6 clusters · 47 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Saudi Arabia overturns death sentence for Sri Lankan migrant

Sivarasa Anojan, a 27-year-old Sri Lankan migrant worker in Saudi Arabia, is facing a death sentence following an appeal regarding social media comments deemed insulting to Islam and the Prophet Muhammad. While initially

Sri Lanka renewable energy policy changes

3 clusters · 5 sources · last updated 17 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka considers battery concessions for rooftop solar users

Sri Lanka has transitioned its rooftop solar policy from Net Metering and Net Accounting to a Net Plus system. Under this new arrangement, electricity generated by rooftop systems is treated separately from household con

Sri Lanka monk attire and prison regulation controversy

3 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka proposes new prison rules for religious clergy attire

A controversy emerged in Sri Lanka regarding the treatment of imprisoned monk Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thero, specifically concerning his attire. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns after reports ind

Sri Lanka anti-corruption agency expansion

2 clusters · 4 sources · last updated 18 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka to expand anti-corruption agency reach to all provinces

Sri Lanka is undergoing an expansion of its anti-corruption enforcement capabilities through the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). To align with the country’s anti-corruption actio

Sri Lanka Parliament passes 22nd Amendment

8 clusters · 14 sources · last updated 20 days ago

Latest: Sri Lanka faces challenges in democratic and constitutional reforms

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

Colombo Metro Bus service expansion and investigation

4 clusters · 7 sources · last updated 21 days ago

Latest: Colombo Metro Bus service under investigation for targeted collisions

The Colombo Metro Bus service, under the Lanka Metro Transit brand, has officially launched an expanded network in Sri Lanka’s Western Province. Inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the

India medical aid to Sri Lanka

2 clusters · 6 sources · last updated 23 days ago

Latest: India delivers three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines to Sri Lanka

India has provided significant medical assistance to Sri Lanka to support its public health system. This includes the delivery of approximately three tonnes of anti-tuberculosis medicines via an Indian Air Force C-130J a