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Sri Lanka counter-terrorism legislative reform

5 clusters · 12 sources · last updated

Latest: Sri Lanka Bar Association urges withdrawal of proposed security bills

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

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Protest and controversy involving Balangoda Kassapa Thero

2 clusters · 3 sources · last updated

Latest: Balangoda Kassapa Thero defends meeting with Sarath Weerasekara

Following a Satyagraha protest at Viharamahadevi Park aimed at securing the release of Venerable Galagodaatte Gnanasara Thero, senior Buddhist cleric Balangoda Kassapa Thero sought medical treatment at the National Hospi

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Death of Sri Lankan tusker Kavantissa

3 clusters · 9 sources · last updated

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

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Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrested in charity graft probe

6 clusters · 23 sources · last updated

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

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Namal Rajapaksa faces indictment in Airbus bribery probe

8 clusters · 20 sources · last updated

Latest: Namal Rajapaksa faces indictment in Airbus bribery and money laundering probe

Namal Rajapaksa, a Member of Parliament and National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), continues to face legal proceedings related to the 2013 Airbus aircraft procurement deal for SriLankan Airlines.

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Sri Lanka Parliament passes 22nd Amendment

8 clusters · 14 sources · last updated

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

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