Families of people who disappeared during Sri Lanka’s decades-long civil conflict staged a peaceful protest during a visit by a delegation from the European Union to the Chemmani mass grave site in the country’s northern region. The demonstrators called for an independent international investigation into the mass grave, insisting that only a credible external inquiry...
Sri Lanka has been shaken by the sudden death of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, whose body was discovered under circumstances that have triggered a formal police investigation. The unexpected development has attracted nationwide attention due to Tennakoon’s prominent role in the country’s law enforcement system and the legal challenges he had...
Violent clashes inside Negombo Prison in western Sri Lanka have resulted in multiple fatalities and dozens of injuries, as security forces struggled to regain control over a rapidly escalating situation involving rival inmate groups. The unrest, which unfolded over an extended period, has triggered a major security response and a formal investigation into one of...
Sri Lanka has officially regained its position as an upper middle-income economy following an updated global income classification, marking a significant milestone in the island nation’s ongoing economic recovery. The revised status reflects an improvement in the country’s gross national income (GNI) per capita after years of severe financial distress, signaling renewed optimism for policymakers,...
Sri Lanka is facing a significant public health challenge as a sharp increase in dengue infections places mounting pressure on the country’s healthcare infrastructure. Health authorities are grappling with a surge in cases across several regions, prompting renewed concerns about disease management, hospital capacity, and long-term prevention strategies. The outbreak has emerged as one of...
A devastating fire at an elderly care facility in Sri Lanka has left at least 11 people dead and several others injured, raising serious concerns about fire safety and emergency preparedness at institutions caring for vulnerable populations. The tragic incident occurred on Wednesday evening at an elderly care home located in Anguruwatota, a town in...
A senior Buddhist monk in Sri Lanka has been arrested following serious allegations of sexually abusing an 11-year-old girl, in a case that has triggered widespread concern and prompted a formal police investigation. According to authorities, the arrest was made after a complaint was filed alleging inappropriate and unlawful conduct involving the minor. Acting swiftly...
At least 15 people lost their lives and 16 others were injured after a bus accident occurred on Thursday night along the Ella-Wellawaya road in Sri Lanka’s Uva Province. The bus, carrying a group of municipal employees returning from a leisure trip, veered off the road and plunged into a ravine several hundred meters deep....