-By Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.April.2025, 9.50 PM) There’s never a dull moment in Sri Lanka’s political circus — and if one ever dares approach the horizon of boredom, fear not: Gamman Pillai (also known as Udaya Gammanpila, but that’s far too serious a name for.... Read more >>
-By: Special Correspondent - Vatican Bureau
(Lanka-e-News -21.April.2025, 10.00 PM) The Catholic world is in mourning. White robes have been swapped… Read more >>
-By Special Columnist
(Lanka-e-News -21.April.2025, 9.45 PM) Today would have been Mangala Samaraweera’s 69th birthday. A date that… Read more >>
-By Financial Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.April.2025, 9.35 PM) Sri Lanka's economic crisis has brought to the forefront complex dynamics involving international financial institutions and major bilateral creditors. Central to this discourse is the role of the International Monet Read more >>
-By Special Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.April.2025, 11.20 PM) A potentially explosive revelation has emerged surrounding the still-haunting Easter Sunday attacks of 2019—one that threatens to entangle international non-governmental operations with the murky undercurrents... Read more >>
-By Special Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.April.2025, 11.10 PM) It was a performance worthy of theatre—albeit not the kind one expects from a man who proclaims himself a globally respected counter-terrorism expert. In a recent interview on Derana’s Hyde Park,... Read more >>
-By: Investigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -19.April.2025, 11.30 PM) In a country where a litre of petrol costs more than an hour of most people’s labour, and a pothole can swallow a family of four, one man’s empire of welded wheels and dodgy documentation is finally under the micros Read more >>
-By: Invetigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -19.April.2025, 11.40 PM) It was a warm afternoon in Kuala Lumpur, the kind that smells of diesel, curry puffs, and conspiracy. Somewhere between the Petronas Towers and a discreet Hawala agent’s apartment, a ghost transaction took place... Read more >>
-By Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -18.April.2025, 9.15 PM) In a dramatic twist this week, three former provincial governors—Ranjit Keerthi Thennakoon, Maithri Gunaratne, and Asath Salley—have emerged from political retirement (and perhaps spiritual exile) to issue a statemen Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.April.2025, 8.30 PM) With the gentle toll of temple bells and the fragrance of jasmine rising with the morning mist, the historic city of Kandy witnessed a moment of profound spiritual awakening as the “Siri Dalada Wandanawa”, the sacred Read more >>
-By Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2025, 11.10 PM) In Sri Lanka’s ever-theatrical political stage, where the line between diplomacy and delusion is often blurred by leftover arrack fumes and third-hand gossip, Dr. Dayan Jayatilleka has emerged once again... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2025, 10.50 PM) It began, as most diplomatic dramas do in the modern age, not with a missile or a press conference—but with a tweet. A certain “Hassan Kurusee,” an energetic Moldavian Twitter personality... Read more >>
-By the Research Division of the Center for Peace Studies
(Lanka-e-News -16.April.2025, 10.35 PM) Although six years have passed since the brutal Easter Sunday bombings, many aspects still require investigation to ensure justice. A brief report prepared by the Research Division of the Center for Peace Studies an Read more >>
-By Investigatice Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -15.April.2025, 10.10 PM) Part 1: Who Is Naufer Maulavi Really? - The name Mohammadu Ibrahim Mohamad Naufer, more commonly known by the religious honorific Naufer Maulavi,... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.April.2025, 10.00 PM) Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, perhaps having mistaken himself for a character in a political soap opera, has reportedly tried to stage a “Mission Impossible”—not to save the country, but to sneak a phone c Read more >>
-By Investigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -13.April.2025, 10.00 PM) As Sri Lanka prepares to commemorate the sixth anniversary of the Easter Sunday bombings, an ominous cloud looms over the official narrative. The 2019 suicide attacks that claimed over 250 lives were instantly blame Read more >>
-By LeN Economic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.April.2025, 9.45 PM) In a remarkable fusion of international legal strategy and trade diplomacy, a Sri Lankan lobby group based in London has joined forces with a coalition of liberal senators, American business lobbies, and civil libert Read more >>
-By LeN Defence Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.April.2025, 9.35 PM) Moscow - When three Sri Lankan men arrived at Moscow’s Sheremetyevo International Airport last week, they hoped to leave behind the bitter cold and even colder betrayal of a war they never signed up to fight.... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.April.2025, 9.20 PM) In a courtroom drama that could rival any political thriller, former IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon—detained in connection with the now-notorious 2023 Weligama W15 hotel shooting... Read more >>
-By Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.April.2025, 7.30 PM) In a country where scandal fatigue is a chronic condition and corruption inquiries often end up like poor quality Sinhala teledramas—long, dramatic, and ultimately going nowhere—the latest episode... Read more >>
-By Economic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.April.2025, 11.20 PM) In a development that has sent shockwaves through Sri Lanka’s boardrooms and boardings schools alike, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake convened an urgent high-level meeting with political party leaders... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -10.April.2025, 10.20 PM) Every public institution to have a special internal unit from yesterday onward. CIABOC's 2025–2029 National Anti-Corruption Action Plan officially launched under Presidential leadership.... Read more >>
-By Economist Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.April.2025, 11.00 PM) There’s a strange quiet in Sri Lanka’s industrial zones lately. Not the kind of eerie silence that accompanies an economic downturn—those are, tragically, far too familiar. No, this is more of an anticipatory hush,. Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.April.2025, 11.10 PM) If you listen carefully in the corridors of Colombo’s power circles these days, you might just hear the sound of cutlery clinking—but not at a cocktail party. It’s the subtle rattle of silver spoons being hastily hi Read more >>
-By Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.April.2025, 11.00 PM) In a world where diaspora politics often resembles long-distance shadow boxing—equal parts strategy, nostalgia, and factional melodrama—the appointment of Charles Antonidas as Program Director of the Tamil Informati Read more >>
-By LeN Defense Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -06.April.2025, 11.00 PM) When Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Colombo last month for his high-profile diplomatic visit, many expected symbolic gestures and routine bilateral pledges. What emerged, however, was a defense agre Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.April.2025, 10.50 PM) Let us resolve to build a path of development together—as neighbors and as close friends. He expressed deep gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for India's full commitment and cooperation... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.April.2025, 10.40 PM) When Sri Lanka set its eyes on modernizing the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Phase II Stage 2 was hailed as a beacon of hope. A gleaming terminal stretching 180,000 square meters... Read more >>
-By Economic Editor
(Lanka-e-News -03.April.2025, 11.10 PM)Well, well, well. Just when Sri Lanka thought things couldn’t get worse—what with economic crises, IMF loans, and politicians who can’t tell a budget from a buffet—Donald Trump has gifted us with a 41% tariff... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent Writes
(Lanka-e-News -02.April.2025, 11.30 PM) The heinous Easter attack was carried out through a visible and an unseen network of operations. On the surface, only Zahran and a handful of others were visible. However, four years after the attack,... Read more >>
--By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -02.April.2025, 11.00 PM) The relationship between Parliament and the government of the day rests on one fundamental principle: the government must retain the confidence of Parliament. This tenet of constitutional democracy is neither a mer Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.April.2025, 11.10 PM) Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, the decorated war hero who played a pivotal role in ending Sri Lanka’s internal conflict, has made a resolute statement: human rights violators within the Sri Lankan military... Read more >>
-By Geo Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.March.2025, 11.20 PM) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is no stranger to grand promises. With his characteristic flair, he arrived in Sri Lanka, spoke of friendship, development, and a bright future for the... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Colombo’s political theater is no stranger to drama, but the upcoming mayoral election has taken an intriguing turn.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.March.2025, 11.20 PM) The Singapore government is facing increasing pressure to extradite Arjun Mahendran, the former Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, who has been implicated in one of Sri Lanka’s biggest financial scandals.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.March.2025, 11.10 PM) The United National Party (UNP), once a grand old political powerhouse that birthed Sri Lanka’s first Prime Minister and first Executive President, now resembles a struggling soap opera... Read more >>
A Tale of Impeachments, Iron Ore, and Convenient Amnesia
(Lanka-e-News -27.March.2025, 11.20 PM) Sri Lanka’s political circus never fails to amuse, and this time, the spotlight is on Dr. Ruvaiz Hanifa, grandson of the infamous M.H. Mohammed—the man who pulled off one of the greatest political disappearing acts. Read more >>
-By Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.March.2025, 11.10 PM) In a plot twist that surprises absolutely no one, Wimal Weerawansa, Sri Lanka’s self-proclaimed patriot and full-time protest enthusiast, has announced a grand demonstration on April Fools’ Day... Read more >>
-By Investigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.50 PM) In an epic plot twist at Katunayake Airport, nine Sri Lankan passengers found themselves departing not to Canada but straight into the hands of the authorities. Their crime? Sporting what might be the most expensive Read more >>
A Political Fantasy Like No Other
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.45 PM) Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves for the political masterpiece of the century—Dilith Jayaweera as President and Ali Sabry as Prime Minister of Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
A Calculated Move or a Symbolic Gesture?
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.30 PM) The recent decision by the UK government to impose sanctions on four Sri Lankan individuals—three from the military and a former LTTE leader—has sent political shockwaves across Colombo... Read more >>
-By Sunil Gamini Jayalathge writes
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.20 PM) The father who introduced the political culture of thuggery and criminal acts within and outside the state apparatus is Thambi Mudiyanselage Junius Richard Jayawardena, alias J. R.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -25.March.2025, 11.25 PM) It seems Canada has finally had its "aha!" moment, accusing India of attempting to meddle in its upcoming parliamentary elections. For Sri Lankans, this revelation... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -25.March.2025, 10.55 PM) In a twist straight out of a political thriller (or perhaps a slapstick comedy), the Sri Lankan Parliament is now tasked with deciding the fate of Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.March.2025, 11.20 PM) In a move that has sent shockwaves across Sri Lanka’s political and military elite (and perhaps led to some frantic Googling of ‘how to hide assets overseas’), the United Kingdom has imposed sanctions on four indivi Read more >>
-Written By Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -23.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Twenty-nine years ago, today. It was March 17, 1996. It was a historic day. The Sri Lankan cricket team defeated Australia to win the ICC World Cup for the first time. On that day, the entire country... Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -23.March.2025, 10.30 PM) In the world of Sri Lankan politics, skeletons don’t stay in closets—they march in parades. And leading the latest parade is a rather troubling phone call, allegedly made by former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapak Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.March.2025, 11.00 PM) If managing a bankrupt economy were an Olympic sport, Sri Lanka’s new government would have already secured a podium finish. Addressing Parliament during the budget debate, President Anura Kumara... Read more >>
-By A Staff Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -22.March.2025, 11.10 PM) The nomination process for the position of Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council in the upcoming local government elections... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.March.2025, 11.30 PM) Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe revealed in Parliament today (21) that the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been requested to conduct an investigation into two allegedly fraudulent land transactions... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.March.2025, 11.20 PM) Sri Lankan Tamil politics has always been a paradox—a movement that claims to fight for the rights of its people but often seems to be its own worst enemy. For decades, Tamil politicians have promised... Read more >>
-By Defence Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.March.2025, 10.35 PM) Sri Lanka finds itself at the heart of a growing strategic tug-of-war between global powers. The Indo-Pacific Alliance, led by the United States, is making a determined push to draw the island nation closer to its f Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.March.2025, 10.50 PM) It seems Sri Lanka's former Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandhu Tennakoon, took the phrase "long arm of the law" a little too seriously—because he spent days outrunning it.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.March.2025, 10.50 PM) In an unexpected turn of events, Sri Lanka’s self-proclaimed legal luminary, Udaya Gammanpila, has decided to throw himself into the raging fire of the Batalanda Torture Chamber controversy... Read more >>
-By Security Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.March.2025, 9.45 PM) The growing influence of organized crime in South Asia has raised serious security concerns, with Maldivian criminal networks allegedly playing a key role in transnational drug trafficking and passport fraud... Read more >>
An Investigative Deep Dive into a Minister, an Offshore Company, and the U.S. Treasury’s Watchful Eyes
(Lanka-e-News -15.March.2025, 11.20 PM) If you thought political scandals in Sri Lanka were predictable, Tiran Prasanna Christopher Alles just made things interesting. A former Public Security Minister, a secret offshore company,... Read more >>
-By Polittical Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.March.2025, 11.10 PM) If you thought Sri Lankan politics couldn’t get any more bizarre, think again. Imagine being sentenced to death, only to get bail, run for parliament, win a seat, and then spend your days voting... Read more >>
-Written By Shantha Jayarathne
(Lanka-e-News -15.March.2025, 5.35 PM) Public approval of the government has soared to 62% in February 2025, a sharp rise from 24% in July 2024, according to the latest ‘Mood of the Nation’ poll by Verité Research.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.March.2025, 11.40 PM) Oh, the 13th of July 2022—what a historic day! A day when Sri Lanka saw its president, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, do what most of his citizens could not: book a flight and leave. As angry protesters stormed... Read more >>
-By Foreign Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.March.2025, 11.10 PM) If there’s one country that has mastered the art of strategic ambiguity while simultaneously expanding its influence, it’s India. The world’s largest democracy is no longer just an emerging power... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.March.2025, 11.30 PM) In a shocking turn of events that could only happen in Sri Lankan politics, former President and five-time Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe was reportedly slapped Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Ah, Sri Lankan politics—where the drama is better than any teledrama, and the plot twists could put Hollywood thrillers to shame. The latest spicy revelation? Rumors that Ranil Wickremesinghe didn’t just charm... Read more >>
-By Sanjaya Dasanayake
(Lanka-e-News -10.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Incident took place on the November 24, 2013 – Location: Matale Hospital Grounds - On November 24, 2013, a group of workers digging the foundation for a new Intensive Care Unit behind the kitchen of the Matale Hospi Read more >>
--By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2025, 11.10 PM) After decades of political maneuvering, legal evasions, and public denials, the Batalanda Report (Sessional Paper No. 1, 2000) has finally been tabled in Parliament. For years, Sri Lanka’s former president, Ranil... Read more >>
-By South Asian Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.March.2025, 11.45 PM) India, the world's largest democracy, is once again facing the specter of separatism—this time from within its own southern powerhouse, Tamil Nadu. The echoes of the 1961 Dravidian separatist movement... Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.March.2025, 11.00 PM) In a recent head-to-head discussion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe attempted to downplay the legal significance of the Batalanda Presidential Commission Report, claiming that because it was not tabled in Parliamen Read more >>
When Ethics Take a Backseat at 30,000 Feet
(Lanka-e-News -07.March.2025, 11.30 PM) Emirates Airline, a name synonymous with luxury, efficiency, and world-class service, finds itself embroiled in an unsettling controversy that strikes at the heart of corporate ethics and passenger rights. At the ce Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -06.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe always fancied himself as the wily fox of South Asian politics—sly, untouchable, always one step ahead. But what happens when a fox strays into the den of a seasoned media wolf?... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Sri Lanka has long been a destination for cultural and historical tourism, drawing visitors to its ancient ruins, golden beaches, and vibrant festivals. But beyond the well-trodden paths of Sigiriya and Anuradhapura Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.March.2025, 11.20 PM) In Sri Lanka, economic crises come and go, but one thing remains constant—the sudden emergence of so-called "economic commentators." These self-styled experts appear out of nowhere... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.March.2025, 10.45 PM) In most countries, a hostage situation involves criminals, police, and a dramatic rescue operation. In Sri Lanka, however, a different kind of hostage crisis unfolds—one where the captors wear white coats,... Read more >>
-By Manjula Gajanayake
(Lanka-e-News -04.March.2025, 11.30 PM) There is an insightful saying with a touch of sarcasm and humour from ancient Tamil literature: "It is as though one listened to the entire Ramayana and then asked what the relationship between... Read more >>
-Anubhavananda writes - Translated by Sanjaya Dassanayake
(Lanka-e-News -03.March.2025, 9.30 PM) Date: 13th July 2022. -The people's struggle (Aragalaya) against the Rajapaksa regime was raging. The activists were protesting that day near the Prime Minister's office. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -03.March.2025, 8.45 PM) Pan Yue, Minister of the National Ethnic Affairs Commission (NEAC) of China, undertook an official visit to Sri Lanka from February 19 to 23, marking a significant step in fostering ethnic solidarity and... Read more >>
By A LeN Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.March.2025, 7.35 AM) Washington, D.C. – The historic Oval Office has witnessed countless moments of diplomacy, deal-making, and history-defining negotiations. But nothing – and I mean nothing – could have prepared it for the sheer specta Read more >>
By Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Diplomats are supposed to be masters of perception—trained to read between the lines, navigate political minefields, and most importantly, avoid embarrassing photo ops. Yet, Australian High Commissioner... Read more >>
- Written by Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -28.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Singaporean authorities have informed the Sri Lankan government that Arjuna Mahendran, implicated in the 2015 bond scam that caused a loss of Rs. 10 billion to the state, cannot be extradited to Sri Lanka... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -27.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) For over 4 years, my apartment has been cut off from electricity and water, not because I refused to pay my management fees, but because the Management Corporation (MC) imposed a shocking 730%... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -26.Feb.2025, 7.55 PM) Mr. President, Excellencies, Mr. President, I wish to congratulate you on your election as the President of this Council Read more >>
-By South Asian Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Ah, the age-old tradition of Indian fishermen entering Sri Lankan waters—like an uninvited guest who not only eats all your food but also complains about the seasoning. Every week, without fail, a group of enthusiasti Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -24.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stated that she does not approve of the remarks made by Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage regarding Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Member of Parliament Rohini Kavirathna... Read more >>
-By Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -22.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Every year, Sri Lanka’s New Year celebrations bring joy, laughter, and… corruption? That’s right, folks! This year, the Smart Youth Avurudu Festival was not just about coconut scraping and pillow fights... Read more >>
Rs. 1 Million Reward for Information on a T-56 Rifle
(Lanka-e-News -22.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) The Sri Lankan government has revealed shocking details about the country’s underworld, identifying 58 organized crime gangs operating across the nation, with a total of 1,400 members. These gangs... Read more >>
-By Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) Sri Lanka’s tax system is a bureaucratic maze—three different government departments, three different sets of rules, and three different sets of decision-makers, Read more >>
-By A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) In a plot twist no one saw coming (except, perhaps, some very meticulous statisticians), the Sri Lankan Muslim population has officially overtaken the Sri Lankan Tamil population... Read more >>
-By LeN South Asian Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Feb.2025, 11.40 PM) Colombo—It was just another sunny afternoon in Bambalapitiya, the kind where you’d expect to see tuk-tuks zipping around, crows stealing snacks from unsuspecting pedestrians, and the ever-present... Read more >>
By: South Asian Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Malé, Maldives – In a plot twist that sounds straight out of a political soap opera, the Maldives is currently in the grips of a scandal that involves inheritance feuds, alleged betrayals,... Read more >>
By Financial correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.Feb.2025, 11.25 PM) In what is now widely regarded as one of the most reckless financial policies in Sri Lankan history, former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake's introduction of the ‘no-questions-asked’ policy... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -18.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) From 9 to 10 February, Mr. Zhu Yanwei, Charge d'affaires a.i. of the Chinese Embassy, led a working group on a journey of over 1,000 kilometers to visit Vavuniya, Mullaitivu, Kilinochchi, Jaffna,... Read more >>
Read the full budget speech in all three languages
(Lanka-e-News -17.Feb.2025, 10.00 PM) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a budget speech that signaled a new era of financial discipline and economic growth for Sri Lanka Read more >>
-By External Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Feb.2025, 10.30 PM) At the 8th Indian Ocean Summit, a senior Indian diplomat reportedly issued a direct warning to former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, cautioning him not to misuse India’s courtesy... Read more >>
-By Our Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Feb.2025, 8.00 PM) In what can only be described as a political thriller that even Netflix would struggle to script, former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and former President Maithripala Sirisena allegedly convened a high-profile s Read more >>
-By Our Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Feb.2025, 7.30 PM) The Tissa Rajamaha Viharaya in Thaiyiddy, Jaffna, has become more than just a Buddhist temple. It is now a symbol of resistance, historical injustice, and political manipulation... Read more >>
-By Defence Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Feb.2025, 6.20 PM) With Sri Lanka's political landscape shifting dramatically after the Aragalaya movement, which led to the fall of the Gotabaya Rajapaksa regime, and the eventual rise of Ranil Wickremesinghe, the 2024 elections saw... Read more >>
-By Sanjaya Dasanayake
(Lanka-e-News -15.Feb.2025, 6.05 PM) A government audit report has revealed yet another massive financial scandal amounting to Rs. 13.1 billion, linked to a duty-free electric vehicle import scheme... Read more >>
-By Political Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -14.Feb.2025, 8.15 PM) For months leading up to the 2024 Sri Lankan presidential election, the so-called Colombo 7 elite and a handful of “experts” peddled a single narrative: Read more >>
Parinda Ranasinghe’s Credibility in Tatters After Withdrawing Lasantha Wickrematunge Murder Case
(Lanka-e-News -14.Feb.2025, 6.40 PM) The Sri Lankan Attorney General, Parinda Ranasinghe, has managed to do something truly remarkable—unite the entire nation in collective outrage. His decision to withdraw the case... Read more >>
-By Economic Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.Feb.2025, 11.45 PM) -Dollar or No Shipment—The Unfair Demand -Imagine walking into a Sri Lankan restaurant, ordering a rice and curry, and being told, “Sorry, we only accept payments in US dollars.”... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -13.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) The Sri Lanka Foreign Service was once regarded as a prestigious civil service, with its officers demonstrating a strong commitment to elevating the country's international image. However,... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.Feb.2025, 9.15 PM) It was the evening of September 7, 1999, when Rohana Kumara, the outspoken editor of Satana (Battle), a Sinhalese-language weekly newspaper, was gunned down just 50 meters from his home.... Read more >>
-By Sanjaya Dassanayake
(Lanka-e-News -12.Feb.2025, 8.55 PM) Lakshman Kadirgamar, who served as Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs during President Chandrika Bandaranaike's administration, was assassinated on the night of August 12, 2005. He was shot by an... Read more >>
-By LeN Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.Feb.2025, 10.30 PM) London, February 5th, 7 PM – Conway Hall- It was meant to be a sharp, intellectually stimulating debate—one of those events where political figures charm, dodge, and spin their narratives... Read more >>
-By LeN Financial Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) In the ever-colorful world of Sri Lankan banking, Hatton National Bank (HNB) is suddenly stealing the spotlight for all the wrong reasons. Social media is abuzz with claims that HNB’s Chairman, Harry Jayawardhana,... Read more >>
-By Medical Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Imagine this: You walk into a pharmacy in Colombo with a prescription from your trusted family doctor. You hand it over, pay in cash, and walk out with a small paper bag of life-saving medication. But what if that med Read more >>
-By LeN Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) In the grand halls of justice, where the scales are meant to balance and the gavel resounds with impartiality, one would expect the guardians of law—the very stewards of justice—to uphold the sacred tenets they profes Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -07.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) In Sri Lanka’s ever-evolving legal landscape, the question arises: Is it time to establish an independent Prosecution Service Inspectorate to monitor the Attorney General's Department? Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -07.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) In a significant move towards accountability, the government has announced that politicians who submitted false claims for property damages during the 2022 protests will be prosecuted under the Anti-Corruption Act... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -06.Feb.2025, 4.45 PM) Ahimsa Wickrematunge, the daughter of assassinated Lasantha Wickrematunge, has sent a letter to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, urging Parliament to impeach and remove Attorney General... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -05.Feb.2025, 3.45 PM) Another incident of the current Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe was reported yesterday, seriously shaking the society.... Read more >>
-Written by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Asad Mawlana, who has revealed serious details about the Easter bombings, is set to arrive in Sri Lanka, causing concern among certain groups who are now openly displaying their distress.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -03.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) On Wednesday(05) evening, veteran journalist Mehdi Hasan is set to host a high-stakes interview with Ranil Wickremesinghe, the former President of Sri Lanka... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -03.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Rumors have surfaced that an arrest warrant has been requested for the former Sri Lankan President, Ranil Wickremesinghe, upon his arrival in London this week.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) A startling revelation has emerged through the statement of Asad Maulana, shedding light on an alleged covert operation involving high-ranking Sri Lankan political figures, intelligence operatives... Read more >>
-By Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -02.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) In a shocking revelation, Neville Pereira, Chairman of the Sri Lanka Footwear and Leather Goods Manufacturers Association, has exposed a thriving underground trade in smuggled footwear that is allegedly undermining... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -01.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) It has been 14 years since the Lanka E-News office in Sri Lanka was set on fire. As of January 30, 2025, no one has been held accountable for the crime. The office, then located on Daham Mawatha, Malabe,... Read more >>
A Historic Speech in Velvetithurai, Jaffna
(Lanka-e-News -31.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In a powerful and passionate address to the people of Velvetithurai in Jaffna, President Anura Kumara emphasized his government’s commitment to uplifting ordinary people and uniting the Sri Lankan nation. "I want to e Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -31.Jan.2025, 11.10 PM) Maavai Senathirajah has passed away. He joined the youth wing of the Tamil Arasu Kachchi party and served as the secretary of the Tamil Eelam Youth Organization from 1966 to 1969. Those who knew him.... Read more >>
-By A Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -30.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) The corridors of power often echo with the whispers of deception, but rarely does the truth emerge so candidly as it does in Sidney Jayasinghe’s explosive new book, How to Defraud an Australian Investor.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -29.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) For decades, the Rajapaksa family has wielded immense power in Sri Lanka, shaping its political landscape and dominating its governance. However, their tenure has also been marred by serious allegations of... Read more >>
-By Financial affairs correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.Jan.2025, 10.30 PM) Sri Lanka has long been a nation of vibrant discourse, where opinions flow freely and voices rise in passionate debate. In recent times, a particular think tank, Advocata, and an individual named Murtaza,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.Jan.2025, 10.15 PM) The Attorney General today(28) filed a case against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa at the Colombo High Court, alleging that Rs. 70 million was used criminally in the Krish transaction... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Team
(Lanka-e-News -27.Jan.2025, 10.30 PM) Mangala Samaraweera, a towering figure in Sri Lankan politics and former Foreign and Finance Minister, was known for his forthrightness, vision, and unwavering commitment to democracy. But his untimely death... Read more >>
-By Legal correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) Politics in Sri Lanka has always been a stage for drama, intrigue, and controversy. But some stories transcend the usual political bickering and touch on deeper, darker truths. One such story involves the Chairman of. Read more >>
-By Financial affairs correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -26.Jan.2025, 11.45 PM) Sri Lanka is no stranger to scandals, but the sheer scale of the ongoing gold smuggling operation from Dubai is dazzling—literally. Every day, between 85 to 100 kilograms of gold is smuggled into the country... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -26.Jan.2025, 11.10 PM) H.E. President Dissanayake's historic state visit to China marks a significant milestone in the longstanding relationship between Sri Lanka and China, ushering in a new era of collaboration... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -25.Jan.2025, 7.45 PM) Stanmore Crescent is a name that resonates with political history in Sri Lanka. Once the official residence of Mangala Samaraweera, it later became a hub of political activity under Mahinda Rajapaksa. This seemingly... Read more >>
-By A Defence Analyst
(Lanka-e-News -25.Jan.2025, 7.25 PM) In a stunning revelation, Basil Rajapaksa, the former Sri Lankan Minister of Finance and a dual US-Sri Lankan citizen, has admitted to breaching international sanctions by procuring weapons from North Korea... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.Jan.2025, 10.30 PM) The judiciary, as a cornerstone of democracy, is tasked with upholding justice and ensuring fairness in society. For decades, the Sri Lankan judiciary enjoyed a sterling reputation, with its judges invited to serve.. Read more >>
-By Financial Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.Jan.2025, 9.30 PM) Sri Lanka’s financial system is under siege from an insidious and unchecked phenomenon: illegal money lending. If you visit any town or village in the country, you will undoubtedly encounter countless... Read more >>
-By LeN Sportsman
(Lanka-e-News -24.Jan.2025, 9.15 PM) Sri Lanka loves cricket. Cricket is a religion, a second language, and the ultimate excuse to skip work. But while the nation cheers for the sport, the drama happening off the pitch is no less riveting. The latest?... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -23.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) Prison is supposed to be a place where one reflects on their crimes, reforms, and repents. But in Sri Lanka, for those with deep pockets, it’s more like checking into a five-star hotel... Read more >>
-By LeN Correspondent for Legal Affairs
(Lanka-e-News -23.Jan.2025, 11.15 PM) The legal profession in Sri Lanka has long been held in high regard, with its practitioners considered custodians of justice, learned advisors, and upholders of the rule of law. Yet, an alarming trend has emerged... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 11.10 PM) In May 2021, the MV X-Press Pearl, a Singapore-registered cargo ship, caught fire off the coast of Negombo, Sri Lanka, unleashing an environmental catastrophe of unprecedented proportions. With hazardous substances... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) Milinda Moragoda, a man of many self-professed talents and even more ambitious claims, has long portrayed himself as Sri Lanka’s backchannel to Washington, D.C. Known for his outspoken support of the Republican Party. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 10.45 PM) When news breaks involving one of Sri Lanka’s most reputed legal institutions, it is bound to send ripples through the entire legal profession. Recent allegations against Savantha De Saram, a prominent figure at DLF D Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) As former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe plans a visit to London in late January, two international human rights organizations are intensifying their campaign to secure an arrest warrant against him.... Read more >>
-By Political Analyst
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 10.45 PM) When the National People’s Power (NPP) came to power, skeptics, naysayers, and Colombo’s self-proclaimed "intellectual elites" warned that Sri Lanka would descend into chaos.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 10.00 PM) It has been revealed today that a medication, which could have been purchased for Rs. 370, was bought by past governments for an exorbitant Rs. 76,500—a price difference so staggering it feels like a... Read more >>
-By An Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -20.Jan.2025, 11.45 PM) When Rohitha Rajapaksa, the youngest son of former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa, declared his grand ambition to launch Sri Lanka into the space age, the nation was captivated. Here was a young man... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) If there is one thing the world can agree on about Donald Trump, it’s that he knows how to grab attention. From gleaming skyscrapers in Manhattan to Air Force One touching down in global hotspots,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.45 PM) Money, politics, and a cursed building in the heart of Colombo. It sounds like a blockbuster movie script, but no—it’s just another day in Sri Lankan headlines. The ongoing investigation into the Krrish Group’s stalle Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.10 PM) In a fiery and inspiring speech delivered in Katukurunda, Kalutara, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed a massive public gathering consisting of both Sinhalese and Muslims. Fresh off his diplomatic mission to Read more >>
-By An Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) The tragic death of Sri Lankan rugby player Mohammed Wasim Thajudeen on May 17, 2012, was initially dismissed as a mere car accident. However, a decade later, it has become one of the most chilling and complex murder. Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.Jan.2025, 11.15 PM) In the land of tea, cricket, and spicy curries, a curious trend has emerged: corrupt politicians clutching the Constitution like it's their grandmother’s rosary, racing to the Supreme Court to dodge arrest... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka’s one-time president, is back in the news. This time, he isn’t delivering speeches about “patriotic governance” or running away from an angry mob. No, no. He has reportedly been summoned Read more >>
-By Diplomatic corresondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) In the grand tapestry of bizarre global events, the saga of Farhad Shaqiri—a man allegedly linked to Iranian intelligence, accused of planning an assassination on Donald Trump, and reportedly masterminding a terror al Read more >>
-By Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.15 PM) Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi, better known as Mahatma Gandhi, came from a middle-class family, not one of the highest ranks in society. After passing his matriculation exams in 1887, financial difficulties forced him... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.05 PM) Countering Opposition’s Allegations: Dismissing claims from the opposition that the interim government lacks experienced members and that President Anura lacks international connections, he has secured the largest-eve Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.Jan.2025, 7.15 PM) Ladies and gentlemen, brace yourselves, because the ex-president of the Maldives, Mohamed Solih—affectionately nicknamed “Ibu”—is making waves in Colombo, Sri Lanka. Why, you ask?... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -16.Jan.2025, 5.35 PM) 1. At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People's Republic of China, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, paid a state visit to the People's Republ Read more >>
-Source: Xinhua
(Lanka-e-News -15.Jan.2025, 8.10 PM) China will actively support Sri Lanka in focusing on economic development and the two countries should jointly foster new highlights in high-quality Belt and Road cooperation, as well as cooperation in modern agricultu Read more >>
-By: A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Jan.2025, 6.40 PM) Once upon a time in the land of tea, cricket, and never-ending political drama—Sri Lanka—there arose an intriguing duel, not of swords, but of words and wits. The tale pits Sajith Premadasa, the Opposition Leader who i Read more >>
-By: A Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) China’s foreign trade has reached unprecedented heights, with total trade value surging to 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 5 percent year-on-year growth, according to the General Administration of Customs of Ch Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.Jan.2025, 8.40 PM) Ah, Sri Lankan Customs—an institution often seen as the “unsmiling uncle” of the shipping world. The topic might not seem as glamorous as the beaches of Bentota or the tea estates of Nuwara Eliya,... Read more >>
-By Muslim affairs correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.Jan.2025, 11.40 PM) In what can only be described as a spectacle of audacious charm and unapologetic defiance, former Colombo Mayor, ex-Governor, and cricket board Vice Chairman A.J.M. Musammil has stirred a storm... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) When Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith was just a priest assigned to Kalutara’s Holy Cross Church, his vision for empowering the poor took root in an extraordinary initiative that changed the lives of countless underprivileged Read more >>
-By Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) Ladies and gentlemen of Sri Lanka, get your popcorn ready. Forget reality TV – we’re about to witness something far juicier, a political drama that has all the ingredients of a blockbuster thriller: land grabbing accu Read more >>
-By: Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) Ah, Sri Lanka, the teardrop of the Indian Ocean, where cricket is religion, tea is a national treasure, and political intrigue rivals a Netflix thriller. Just when you thought the nation had enough on its plate... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Jan.2025, 5.25 PM) Marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s export sector, the country has secured an opportunity to export chicken meat to China’s large market. This development was announced... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Jan.2025, 5.30 PM) The recent police actions to seize private buses and three-wheelers equipped with flashy decorations and accessories that violate road rules are not part of the “Clean Sri Lanka”... Read more >>
-By LeN Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.Jan.2025, 4.20 AM) On January 12th, Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a landmark official visit to Beijing at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping. This trip symbolizes the deepening of... Read more >>
The NPP Government fururious about false news ! (Video)
(Lanka-e-News -04.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) As the government officially launched the "Clean Sri Lanka" initiative on January 1, accusations have emerged from the government’s media minister that Antigen Dilith, also known as Nai Jayawira... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Team
(Lanka-e-News -02.Jan.2025, 11.40 PM) In the pantheon of Sri Lankan political theater, few figures command as much incredulous fascination as Namal Mudiyanselage Kumara. Hailing from the unassuming village of Mahaoya–Samagipura, Namal has made a career... Read more >>
-By LeN Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) The United National Party (UNP), a cornerstone of Sri Lankan political history, finds itself at a perilous juncture. Once revered for its liberal policies and pioneering introduction of an open economy, the UNP is now Read more >>
--By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -01.Jan.2025, 11.40 PM) The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was once hailed as a beacon of hope for Sri Lankan politics. Today, it’s looking more like the set of a reality TV show, complete with public spats, backstabbing Read more >>
-By Rita Janet Perera
(Lanka-e-News -31.Dec.2024, 9.40 PM) According to Christian teachings, the Almighty God, who created all visible and invisible things, cannot be questioned or challenged. However, Christians are entrusted with the responsibility of communicating God's div Read more >>
-By Lanka e News Editorial Team
(Lanka-e-News -29.Dec.2024, 9.10 PM) A YouTube channel has published a dramatic narrative strongly suspected to be an attempt to distort the ongoing trial regarding the abduction and murder of LeN journalist and cartoonist Prageeth Eknaligoda.... Read more >>
By Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -29.Dec.2024, 7.50 PM) Government Tender Corruption and the Rs. 300 Billion Loss According to the Ministry of Finance website, the Sri Lankan government lost Rs. 300 billion in 2023 due to... Read more >>
-By Tamil Political correspondent -Vavuniya
(Lanka-e-News -28.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) Today, the Central Committee meeting of the Ilangai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) descended into an unintentional comedy of errors and questionable decision-making... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Team
(Lanka-e-News -27.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) Sri Lanka, an island known for its lush landscapes, tantalizing cuisine, and warm hospitality, ironically seems to lack the warmth when it comes to welcoming foreign investors. Ask any potential investor, and they’ll Read more >>
-Speech By Dr. Lionel Bopage
(Lanka-e-News -23.Dec.2024, 10.45 PM) Dear Comrades and Friends, I would like to extend my gratitude to Comrade Prins Gunasekera's daughter, Mrs. Geshni Gunasekera, for inviting me to deliver a message on this special occasion... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) In Sri Lanka’s labyrinthine political landscape, where policy and diplomacy often cross paths in mysterious ways, a private organization named the Pathfinder Foundation has been quietly, and controversially,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) Ah, Colombo, the land of spicy curries, cricket enthusiasts, and apparently, over-the-top international scandals involving…mattresses and carpets. Yes, you heard that right. A seemingly innocuous tale of cross-border. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -21.Dec.2024, 11.10 PM) On December 19th, the tranquil waters off Mulivaikkal in Mullaitivu became the stage for a poignant tale of resilience and compassion. A vessel carrying 102 Rohingya refugees, including 25 children and a pregnant woma Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Dec.2024, 7.10 PM) The Chinese navy hospital ship "Peace Ark," currently on the Mission Harmony-2024, arrived at the Port of Colombo today (21). The ship will offer medical examinations and treatment services to the people of Sri Lanka f Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Dec.2024, 11.40 PM) Ah, Sajith Premadasa. A name that conjures up images of heated parliamentary debates, rousing speeches, and—apparently—framed degree certificates. The Opposition Leader proudly brandished his London School of... Read more >>
-By A Investigative Journalist – Cutting Through the Smoke
(Lanka-e-News -19.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) In Sri Lanka’s darkest pandemic days, amid fear, chaos, and uncertainty, another story brewed beneath the surface—one not about health but about power, propaganda, and human rights violations.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Dec.2024, 11.45 PM) In the ever-dramatic arena of Sri Lankan politics, where political ambition meets soap-opera-level plot twists, Rauff Hakeem of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has delivered a knockout legal punch that has left I Read more >>
-By Chula Goonasekera & Rev. Dato’ (Sir) Sumana Siri
(Lanka-e-News -17.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) We, the citizens of Sri Lanka, have already witnessed significant reforms in governance under AKD's leadership. This personally led process must continue consistently, free of bias, and within the framework of the law Read more >>
-By Dr Piyadasa Edirisuriya (Former academic -Monash University, Melbourne, Australia)
(Lanka-e-News -17.Dec.2024, 8.00 AM) As Sri Lanka welcomes a new President and a new government, recent reports shed light on nationwide anti-corruption efforts. Throughout the election campaign, the current president emphasized the scrutiny of widespread Read more >>
-By Presidential affairs correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) In a land where cricket scandals can sometimes seem more significant than corruption investigations, Sri Lanka has a new protagonist aiming to rewrite the nation’s story — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Freshly.. Read more >>
-By LeN Foreign News Analyst
(Lanka-e-News -15.Dec.2024, 11.40 PM) As India commemorated the 75th anniversary of the adoption of its Constitution, New Delhi welcomed a significant diplomatic visitor from its southern neighbor: Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake..... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) In the world of Sri Lankan politics, allegations are as common as coconut trees, but the accusations against Namal Rajapaksa, the scion of one of Sri Lanka’s most powerful families, take the cake... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -14.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) Sri Lanka’s political landscape is no stranger to theatrics, but the recent drama involving opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and Speaker Ranwala is like a plotline from a political satire. It features a mix of... Read more >>
-Sharmila's Letter to Ranil on the Issue Left Open
(Lanka-e-News -14.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) When the United National Party (UNP), under Ranil Wickremesinghe’s leadership, contested the parliamentary election held on the 14th of the month as part of the newly formed National Democratic Front.... Read more >>
- A Call from Advocates for Protecting the University of Colombo
(Lanka-e-News -10.Dec.2024, 11.40 PM) The University of Colombo, one of Sri Lanka’s most prestigious and respected academic institutions, recently held its graduation ceremony with pride. This event, however, highlights a significant shift.... Read more >>
-Written by the Circle of Investigative Journalists
(Lanka-e-News -10.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) Although it has been less than a month since the National People’s Power (NPP) government came to power, they are already facing a barrage of criticism and accusations. Both social media.... Read more >>
-By Dr. T. Gunathilake
(Lanka-e-News -07.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) Rice has played a vital role in Sri Lanka for many centuries not only because it is the staple diet but also because paddy cultivation has been the main source of livelihood for many people. Rice, as the final... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) Sri Lanka, long celebrated for its dazzling gemstones and thriving gem trade, faces a growing crisis. Once a symbol of national pride and a key contributor to the economy, the gem industry is now under scrutiny... Read more >>
-By Parliament correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) In what has been described as one of the darkest days in Sri Lankan parliamentary history, Kegalle District Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Sujith Sanjaya Perera found himself at the center of controversy over... Read more >>
-By the Editorial Board of Lanka e News
(Lanka-e-News -02.Dec.2024, 11.50 PM) On November 13, the day before Sri Lanka’s most recent general election, the 16-year ban imposed on the Lanka e News website, which had been inaccessible to the people of Sri Lanka, was finally lifted.... Read more >>
-By Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.Dec.2024, 11.40 PM) A storm of controversy has engulfed the newly elected National People’s Party (NPP) government as health sector professionals demand an urgent investigation into the importation of 200,000 antigen test kits.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -01.Dec.2024, 9.25 PM) When it comes to Sri Lankan politics, drama is never in short supply. But former Public Security Minister Tiran Alles seems to have taken things to a new level, demanding not 10, not 20, but a whopping 50 Special Task Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.Dec.2024, 9.00 PM) Sri Lanka’s political theater never fails to produce drama, intrigue, and the occasional eyebrow-raising scandal. In the latest plot twist, an unnamed former senior civil servant stands accused of deliberately undermin Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -30.Nov.2024, 1.10 AM) Sri Lanka, the “Pearl of the Indian Ocean,” is globally celebrated for its lush landscapes, warm hospitality, and, of course, its magnificent gemstones. However, in the sun-drenched streets of Bentota, Kalutara, one es Read more >>
-By investigative team
(Lanka-e-News -29.Nov.2024, 7.20 AM) If corruption were a theatrical art form, Rishard Bathiudeen would be its undisputed maestro, capable of dazzling the most discerning audience. With lands spanning across Mannar, Puttalam, Colombo, and beyond... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -29.Nov.2024, 7.05 AM) Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe recently made headlines during what was ostensibly a private visit to India. Ostensibly traveling to attend an event at the Sai Baba Institute’s educational unit,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -26.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) Dear Mr. Sajith Premadasa, (opposition leader) - Ah, memory lane—a curious place, especially for those of us who have lived through the tangled, passionate mess of South Asian politics... Read more >>
-Written by Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -26.Nov.2024,11.40 pm) On August 16, 1996, the Sri Lanka Freedom Party-led People’s Alliance (PA) emerged victorious in the general elections, ending 17 years of United National Party (UNP) rule. However, under the leadership of Chandrika... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -25.Nov.2024,11.45 pm) In what could only be described as a cross-continental comedy of errors, Sri Lanka finds itself embroiled in an unlikely financial drama with Maldives. A $750 million loan guaranteed by the Maldivian government to... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillemuni
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.50 pm) In the 2024 British Open Powerlifting Championship, Sri Lanka's talented athlete Surain Perera clinched the gold medal for the third time. Competing in the 59kg weight class in Squat, Bench Press... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) The MiG scandal is one of Sri Lanka’s most controversial cases of financial mismanagement and corruption, involving high-level officials, international shell companies, and misappropriation of funds during the... Read more >>
-By LeN Investigative Team
(Lanka-e-News -22.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) A tangled web of offshore accounts, shell companies, and secretive investments has surfaced, shedding light on allegations of financial misconduct tied to Nirupama Rajapaksha, a prominent figure from Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Nov.2024,11.40 pm) In the labyrinth of Sri Lanka’s legal profession, where advocacy and the rule of law meet the demands of justice, the issue of payment practices among lawyers has sparked a heated debate. While the vast majority of Sri Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -21.Nov.2024,11.10 pm) A massive fraud involving over 200 luxury motor vehicles imported without the knowledge of Sri Lanka Customs, causing significant losses to government revenue, has been exposed in court. These vehicles,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) The 10th Parliament commenced today, and Dr. Ashoka Sapumal Ranwala was unanimously elected as the new Speaker. His name was proposed by Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and seconded by Minister Vijitha Herath... Read more >>
-Revealed by the Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Nov.2024,11.20 pm) Amidst a scenario where not a single United National Party (UNP) member was elected to Parliament under the National Democratic Front's (NDF) "cylinder" symbol, one of the two National List MP positions... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Nov.2024,11.40 pm) Diplomatic drama has taken center stage in Sri Lanka, where accusations and eyebrow-raising revelations swirl around Former Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardhana. Allegedly, Wijewardhana’s choices at the 2022 COP27 summ Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) Introduction - Sri Lanka, under its newly elected National People's Power (NPP) government led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, finds itself at a critical juncture... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Nov.2024,11.20 pm) Sri Lanka’s customs department, the gatekeeper of the nation’s imports and exports, has become infamous for its intricate web of corruption. From bribes exchanged in backrooms to containers whisked through checkpoints. Read more >>
-Written by Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -16.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) This year’s general election results have marked a transformative moment in Sri Lanka’s political landscape, culminating in the historic victory of the Jaffna constituency by the National People’s Power (NPP). Analyst Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Nov.2024, 11.20 pm) It’s a tale as old as Sri Lankan politics itself—power, corruption, and the inevitable family drama. At the center of this latest scandal is a prominent SJB Nationalist MP, commonly referred to as “Bakeer,” and his al Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.Nov.2024, 11.10 pm) The political landscape of Sri Lanka was swept by an unprecedented “red tide” on November 14th, as the National People's Power (NPP), riding on their earlier presidential victory led by Anura Kumara... Read more >>
-By: Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 11.50 pm) As Sri Lankans head to the polls once more, one question looms larger than the election itself: Will Sajith Premadasa finally bow out of politics after yet another likely defeat? For a man who has lost two presidentia Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 10.45 pm) The Maligakanda Magistrate, Lochani Abeywickrama Weerasinghe, day before yesterday (11) granted the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) permission to question former President Ranil Wickremesinghe,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 10.50 pm) The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court day before yesterday (11) that they have launched a criminal investigation following a Channel 4 documentary... Read more >>
-By Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -12.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) It seems this election season, the usual suspects — SJB, the “Gas Cylinder Party,” and a host of Tamil and Muslim parties — are huffing and puffing but struggling to ignite even the faintest flicker of public support. Read more >>
-Written by Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -12.Nov.2024, 11.00 pm) According to the Mahavamsa, the responsibility of protecting Buddhism and the land of Sri Lanka was entrusted to Lord Vishnu upon Prince Vijaya’s arrival. Ancient texts mention that Lord Vishnu descends... Read more >>
-By Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -11.Nov.2024, 11.30 pm) As Sri Lanka inches closer to the parliamentary election on November 14, the National People’s Power (NPP) led by Anura Kumara Dissanayake appears poised for an extraordinary victory, according to recent surveys... Read more >>
-By a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) In the grand theater of Sri Lankan politics, there’s always a lawyer, dressed to the nines, ready to speak about “the people,” “democracy,” and the supposed dangers of letting any party get too much power. This time,. Read more >>
-By a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) After a record seventh election loss, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is back in the spotlight, and not in the most favorable light. While many expected the ex-President to retire gracefully from politics,... Read more >>
-Reported by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) Although there have been media reports about corn being used for ethanol production, no details about the individual responsible have emerged until now. However, the truth came out during a case examined in the Anurad Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Nov.2024, 9.35 pm) Ilanadu Published an Article in November 2024 - In what can only be described as a saga of barbed wit, fiery rebuttals, and a theatrical clash of ideologies, M. A. Sumanthiran and Gajendran Ponnambalam, two giants... Read more >>
-By Muslim Affairs Editor
(Lanka-e-News -06.Nov.2024, 11.30 pm) The Twists and Turns of a Trial That Gripped Sri Lanka’s Legal System: Eyewitness Testimony, Political Pressure, and the Untold Story of Ten Lives Lost.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.Nov.2024, 9.20 pm) In a move that has raised more eyebrows than alarms, former Sri Lankan President Chandrika Kumaratunga recently penned a dramatic letter to the Defense Secretary. In it, she claimed there’s a plot against her life... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.Nov.2024, 11.00 pm) It’s another grand performance from Ravi Kumudesh, the self-proclaimed torchbearer of trade unionism, who recently lamented the so-called ‘plight’ of unions under the new NPP government.... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillemuni
(Lanka-e-News -02.Nov.2024, 9.40 pm) The Sri Lankan Ministry of Foreign Affairs has decided to immediately recall 16 diplomats who were appointed to various countries during the previous administration. Investigations revealed these individuals were appoi Read more >>
-By Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -31.Oct.2024, 11.20 pm) In the strange and bewildering world of Sri Lankan politics, nothing quite compares to the spectacle of a general election campaign season. Particularly when it involves the SJB (Samagi Jana Balawegaya), where whisper Read more >>
-By Muslim Affairs Editor
(Lanka-e-News -30.Oct.2024, 9.45 pm) In a scene all too familiar, election season has descended upon Sri Lanka, and with it comes the same faces, promises, and colorful photo ops. Yet this time, a buzz is growing in the Muslim community. Instead of the us Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -29.Oct.2024, 11.15 pm) In a shocking twist, a wave of prominent activists has decided to turn in their placards and protest chants for a decidedly different platform: the microphone. And not just any microphone – the official symbol of the Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.Oct.2024, 11.30 pm) In a classic display of what some are calling “political theater at its finest,” a prominent SJB politician recently accused the newly minted National People’s Power (NPP) government of printing billions of rupees wit Read more >>
-By: Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.Oct.2024, 10.45 pm) A recent study by the Sri Lankan Diaspora Research Centre in London reveals the remarkable economic power of the Sri Lankan Tamil diaspora, who collectively command over $100 billion in assets and businesses worldwide Read more >>
-By: A Slightly Serious Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -27.Oct.2024, 8.30 pm) In a surprising turn of events, Sri Lanka’s former President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reportedly on his way to becoming the new chairman of Wells Fargo, one of America’s largest banks and a primary dealer in U.S. govern Read more >>
- A Perspective from Investigative Journalists
(Lanka-e-News -25.Oct.2024, 11.10 pm) “National Security” is a powerful political tool capable of bringing down a government. In Sri Lanka, however, regardless of the truth or source behind related incidents, national security has often been... Read more >>
-Written by Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -23.Oct.2024, 10.50 pm) According to Adolf Hitler’s Nazi ideology, the traditional German woman was essentially a machine designed to produce ideal Aryan children for Germany. Hitler stated, “German women have their own battlefield.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -23.Oct.2024, 10.30 pm) In a demonstration of solidarity and swift action, China has stepped forward as the first country to provide emergency humanitarian aid to Sri Lanka in response to the severe floods that have recently devastated parts Read more >>
-Written by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Oct.2024, 7.45 pm) It has been a month today since Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the Comrade President took office. It is worthwhile to examine what he has accomplished during this time... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -21.Oct.2024, 8.00 pm) A startling revelation has surfaced after a list allegedly left behind in a Colombo restaurant by the former Director General of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Suresh Salley, was discovered by an unnamed source. Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Oct.2024, 7.30 pm) Reports reaching Lanka E-News suggest that the Department of Examinations, which has long managed to maintain some semblance of order despite corruption, inefficiency, and negligence plaguing... Read more >>
-Written by a special correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.Oct.2024, 11.20 pm) There was a time in our country when a lawyer was abducted, tortured inhumanely, and killed. The first victim of this brutal era, standing for human rights, was a young lawyer named Wijedasa Liyanarachchi.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.Oct.2024, 10.45 pm) RIOCOCO, a true Sri Lankan company and leader in sustainable coir-based horticulture solutions, proudly celebrated a major milestone at the 21st annual International Business Awards, also known as the Stevie Awards,.. Read more >>
-Written by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2024, 9.10 pm) Sampath Amaratunga, who had been serving as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC) for over 15 years by aligning with politicians to secure government positions,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2024, 8.45 pm) Dr. Ajith Amarasinghe, the chairman of the United Republican Front, led by Champika Ranawaka, has resigned from both the chairmanship and membership of the party. Amarasinghe played a significant role... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Oct.2024, 11.15 pm) Concerns have surfaced regarding the political involvement of a local United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) employee, Fadhil Bakir, who works under the leadership of Ms. Azusa Kubota in Colombo,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -14.Oct.2024, 10.30 pm) “A strong power in Parliament is not just about the number of heads seated there. What kind of representation do we need? That power must be represented not only quantitatively but also by a large number of qualitativ Read more >>
-A group of officials from the Sri Lankan Embassy in Romania
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.20 pm) M.E. Madhurika Joseph Wenninger is currently the Sri Lankan Ambassador to Romania. Madhurika joined the foreign service in 1998, having allegedly earned her position by attracting the attention of Vasantaraja,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.10 pm) Retired Senior Police Officer Shani Abeysekara, widely known as “Sri Lanka’s Sherlock Holmes,” who had faced various forms of retaliation from the Rajapaksa regime, has been reinstated to the police service... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.00 pm) Instead of pursuing the real masterminds behind the Easter bombings, a sinister plot has emerged targeting Tarindu Jayawardena, a veteran journalist who has relentlessly sought the truth about the unresolved... Read more >>
-By An Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.Oct.2024, 10.00 pm) A startling revelation has emerged from a document obtained by the Lanka e-news investigation team, suggesting that the Taiwanese government played a significant role in supplying weapons to Tamil separatist groups in Read more >>
-Lasantha Ruhunage writes
(Lanka-e-News -10.Oct.2024, 5.45 pm) Former Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who claimed responsibility for steering the Sri Lankan economy, made 24 foreign trips during his 26 months in office from July 2022 to September 2024.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -09.Oct.2024, 8.00 pm) Statement delivered by Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations at the 57th Session of the Human Rights Council in Geneva Read more >>
-By Anubhawananda
(Lanka-e-News -08.Oct.2024, 10.10 pm) The date is September 23, 2023. It’s the fourth day of the United Nations General Assembly session. On that day, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, while addressing world leaders, proudly stated that Israel is Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -08.Oct.2024, 10.30 pm) The Young Journalists’ Association has sent a letter to the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, requesting them to suspend the illegal blocking of access to the Lanka-e-News website in Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
-Written by Ghoshaka Putra
(Lanka-e-News -07.Oct.2024, 10.30 pm) We express our heartfelt congratulations to all who contributed to electing the new President! We recognize your determination, commitment, and practical approach, along with the steadfast leadership shown by... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -06.Oct.2024, 5.45 pm) Recent investigative reports have revealed that the educational expenses of Sajith Premadasa, current leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and son of former President Ranasinghe Premadasa, were allegedly paid... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.Oct.2024, 5.45 pm) As the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) braces for the upcoming parliamentary election, tensions are rising between two senior party members, Kabir Hashim and Imtiaz Bakir Makar, over a coveted Nationalist MP position... Read more >>
-Special Revelation by LeN
(Lanka-e-News -05.Oct.2024, 5.30 pm) Liquor Commissioner General J.M. Gunasiri, who had boasted in a media briefing that overdue liquor taxes would be collected by November 3rd, has now been exposed for allegedly assisting a racket involving W.A. Mendis C Read more >>
-Written by Shanta Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -04.Oct.2024, 8.30 pm) As Sri Lankans, we should take pride in claiming the Guinness World Record for both the largest and smallest cabinets in the world. The largest cabinet in history was appointed during the 2010-2015 government,... Read more >>
-Written by Anubhawananda
(Lanka-e-News -03.Oct.2024, 8.20 pm) “Thotalanga Matia” was the main headline of the “Siyarata” newspaper on November 27, 1972. “Siyarata” was the official newspaper of the United National Party (UNP). This headline was published the day after... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -02.Oct.2024, 11.10 pm) The WTM (World Travel Market) London exhibition held in the UK is one of the world’s largest tourism events. In the previous year, during Ranil Rajapaksa's government,.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -02.Oct.2024, 11.30 pm) In a heartbreaking video that has recently surfaced, a young Sri Lankan schoolgirl reveals a painful truth that underscores the deepening poverty crisis in the country. During a conversation with her teacher,... Read more >>
-Revealed by a special reporter for the Attorney General
(Lanka-e-News -30.Sep.2024, 10.45 pm) Two committees appointed by former President Ranil Wickremesinghe to investigate the Easter attacks identified Major General Suresh Salley, Director of State Intelligence Service (SIS), and former SIS Director Senior Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.Sep.2024, 11.45 pm) Tensions are rising in Sri Lanka ahead of Indian Foreign Minister Jai Shankar's scheduled visit to Colombo, as Tamil political groups from the northern region have announced protests in response to his recent comment Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -28.Sep.2024, 9.30 pm) In a surprising development, reports have surfaced indicating that former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga (C.B.K.) is actively engaged in secret meetings with key political figures, allegedly to form a bro Read more >>
-Written by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Reports on August 27, 2024, from several newspapers state that a senior official from the Department of Excise, accused of issuing liquor licenses in violation of excise regulations to fulfill the needs of politicians Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -27.Sep.2024, 4.30 pm) The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) believes that the positive political culture demonstrated in this year’s (2024) Presidential Election should be further strengthened. The election was... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -26.Sep.2024, 11.20 pm) As Sri Lanka approaches the upcoming general election in November, the political landscape is increasingly polarized. The National People's Power (NPP) has announced its decision to contest the election independently, Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -26.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) The 75th National Day of the People’s Republic of China was celebrated with great fanfare on September 25, 2024, at a grand reception hosted at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo. The event saw... Read more >>
-By Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -25.Sep.2024, 11.45 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake has become President and, as promised, dissolved the parliament within days and set a date for the general election. This election will be his "litmus test" because he needs... Read more >>
-By Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -25.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) The inauguration of the new president, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, drew the attention of many. During the event, the focus of many security officers was on Major General Shavendra Silva, who represented the state author Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -24.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) In President Anura Dissanayake’s first government, there will be only 3 ministerial positions and 15 ministries. Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has been sworn in as the new Prime Minister before President... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -22.Sep.2024, 10.35 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been elected as the 9th Executive President of Sri Lanka with the highest number of votes. He is scheduled to take the oath of office tomorrow morning (23rd)... Read more >>
-Written by Chandrarathna Bandara
(Lanka-e-News -20.Sep.2024, 11.45 pm) I believe the beginning of the end of the old era, marked by a social system intentionally maintained in a corrupt and polluted state, will occur on September 21st. If that does not happen, this note will serve as a.. Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Sep.2024, 11.15 pm) Recent reports have sparked controversy regarding the debt structuring plan that Sri Lanka has agreed upon. While some, such as Murtaza Jafferjee, CEO of Advocata Institute, have hailed this as a positive development. Read more >>
-By Anubhawananda
(Lanka-e-News -19.Sep.2024, 11.50 pm) On September 6, 1946, the United National Party (UNP) was founded as a coalition of Sinhala, Tamil, and Muslim elites with a right-wing orientation. The leader behind this new party was Don Stephen (D.S.) Senanayake.. Read more >>
-By Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) One of the most controversial incidents surrounding the Central Bank bond scam investigation has surfaced, involving a heated confrontation between the then Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe, now President,... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -18.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) In the recent political landscape of Sri Lanka, the leader of the National People's Power (NPP) has emerged as a dynamic force, offering practical solutions to the issues plaguing the country. While the leader... Read more >>
-A Collective Statement by Fifteen Lecturers from the University of Jaffna
(Lanka-e-News -18.Sep.2024, 11.20 pm) On September 21, Sri Lanka is set to hold its presidential election to select the country's ninth executive president. This will be a crucial election following the severe economic crisis of 2022 and the subsequent pu Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.55 pm) Indian diplomacy is currently facing significant challenges, and one of the central figures in this issue is Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar. His stance, especially regarding neighboring countries like Sri Lanka Read more >>
-Written by an Institutional Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.20 pm) The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), led by Sajith Premadasa, who claimed to have sworn to Cardinal Ranjith that he would ensure justice for the Easter Sunday attacks and even presented a plan,... Read more >>
-Writes Shantha Jayarathna
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sajith Premadasa cannot say certain things from their platforms or policies that only Anura Kumara Dissanayake can. One of those points is the removal of MPs' privileges... Read more >>
-By University and Student Affairs Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -15.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) It has been revealed that the student clash at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura on Thursday (12) was orchestrated as part of a political conspiracy by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and Samagi Jana Balawegay Read more >>
Lanka-e-News -15.Sep.2024, 11.20 pm) As we all know, several deals involving the current President and the Minister of Power, considered highly corrupt (such as the Adani, Ottamavadi, and Poonakari power projects that aimed to provide electricity... Read more >>
-By a Special Correspondent of Lanka-e-News
(Lanka-e-News -14.Sep.2024, 11.45 pm) It has been reported to Lanka-e-News that ambassadors from powerful foreign countries have warned President Ranil Wickremesinghe that if he engages in any conspiratorial actions to disrupt a peaceful transition of pow Read more >>
-Written by Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -14.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake made history on September 13, 2024, by becoming the first presidential candidate to address seven major public rallies in one day. He spoke at rallies in.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) A shocking revelation has emerged from Sri Lankan intelligence services, indicating that prominent political figures, including Sajith Premadasa, Ranil Wickremesinghe, Namal Rajapaksa, and media mogul Dilith Jayaweera Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -12.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People's Power (NPP), is calling on Sri Lankans to cast their vote for his party, positioning himself as the leader capable of pulling the country out of its current cr Read more >>
-By: Nimalan, Leader of the Tamil Party
(Lanka-e-News -12.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) As the leader of the Tamil Party, I am calling on all Tamils in the Northeast to cast their vote for the National People’s Power (NPP) in the upcoming elections, it was the wish of late TNA leader Mr Sambanthan, who w Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.Sep.2024, 6.30 pm) Recently, a well-known politician, who is Ranil's right-hand man, contacted Lanka E News London office. He has been a personal friend of Lanka E News for some time... Read more >>
-By Anubhawananda
(Lanka-e-News -10.Sep.2024, 10.45 pm) On October 6, 1974, Prime Minister Sirimavo Bandaranaike arrived in Jaffna to open the Jaffna Campus of the University of Sri Lanka (present-day University of Jaffna). The Prime Minister was scheduled to participate.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -10.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) A heated debate has erupted within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party as Senior Economic Advisor Dr. Harsha de Silva has publicly disagreed with party leader Sajith Premadasa's stance... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) Having contributed politically for decades to the economic and social disaster of the country, Mahinda Samarasinghe, who was appointed as Sri Lanka's ambassador to Washington by Ranil Rajapaksa.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People's Power (NPP) party, has emerged as a strong contender in Sri Lanka’s upcoming election. His campaign focuses on addressing the country's pressing economic and.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -06.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) Today in Colombo, Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), had a notable conversation with a diplomat, where he acknowledged the growing momentum of the National People's Power... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.Sep.2024, 9.20 pm) As Sri Lanka approaches a crucial political juncture, Tamil voters in the North East are being called upon to take note of significant political developments unfolding in the southern part of the country.... Read more >>
-By Investigative Reporting Team
(Lanka-e-News -02.Sep.2024, 9.30 pm) New allegations have surfaced regarding the funding of Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa's education in the United Kingdom during the mid-1980s. Investigative reporters have uncovered claims that a significant portion Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -01.Sep.2024, 4.10 pm) As Sri Lanka approaches the upcoming presidential election, the Muslim community faces a crucial decision in determining which candidate truly represents their interests. Recent events have highlighted the importance.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -30.Aug.2024, 11.45 pm) Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval recently made a brief visit to Sri Lanka, aiming to engage with key candidates ahead of the upcoming presidential election scheduled for September 21, 2024. During his visit Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -28.Aug.2024, 11.45 pm) India has recently intensified its financial demands on Sri Lanka, requiring the island nation to repay $100 million per month for a $4 billion loan extended during Sri Lanka's economic crisis. This move comes as a su Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -25.Aug.2024, 9.15 pm) In recent years , the Daily Mirror has raised alarm bells with allegations that the Chinese government is meddling in Sri Lanka’s electoral process by bribing politicians. The publication, citing the US Media outlet... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -23.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) Reports have surfaced linking Sajaad Mawzoon, owner of Pyramid Wilma, to the funding of Sajith Premadasa’s presidential campaign under the SJB banner. Mawzoon, who is at the center of the sugar scam scandal... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Aug.2024, 8.30 pm) In a significant internal shake-up within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), confirmed reports indicate a covert plan to replace the current Secretary General, Ranjith Madduma Bandara, with Sujeewa Senasinghe.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) Intelligence reports have surfaced suggesting that Indian operatives are in talks with Sri Lankan paramilitary groups to orchestrate the assassination of Bangladesh’s newly appointed Prime Minister, Prof. Muhammad Yun Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.Aug.2024, 10.20 pm) An investigation has been launched to determine whether Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has any links to a notorious “ Phedopile” ring, a criminal network allegedly involved in the exploitation of underage c Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -10.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) In a controversial move, Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, has reportedly turned his back on a key loyalist, Hirunika Premachandra, in a bid to secure media support for his.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Aug.2024, 11.00 pm) On August 31st, Galle Face Green will host an event unlike any other in Sri Lanka – the National Red Balloon Day. Organized by the Change team, this day aims to rally millions of Sri Lankans in a united call for... Read more >>
-By A Patriotic Citizen
(Lanka-e-News -05.Aug.2024, 10.30 pm) I thought to write this to you after I heard that as an independent candidate you have requested the Elections Commission to give you the ‘symbol of heart’ as your election symbol.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -03.Aug.2024, 10.30 pm) In a move that has escalated tensions between India and Sri Lanka, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar have made bold promises to reclaim the disputed Katchatheevu island... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.July.2024, 12.15 pm) -Introduction - This report aims to investigate the alleged communication between then Defense Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Ali Sabry... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -27.July.2024, 7.40 pm) In a provocative address to Parliament, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardhana openly criticised a recent Supreme Court judgement, sparking debates over the separation of powers and potential contempt of court Read more >>
-Young Journalists Association
(Lanka-e-News -25.July.2024, 10.20 pm) We view the decision by the Cabinet of Ministers to take two days to review the Supreme Court's injunction order preventing Deshbandu Tennakoon from serving as the Inspector General of Police,.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -23.July.2024, 11.00 pm) The Sri Lankan government has issued a formal apology for the forced cremation of Muslim bodies during the COVID-19 pandemic. However, the victims' families, who are demanding $2 billion in compensation... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.July.2024, 11.50 pm) The Foreign Intelligence Service has uncovered a plot by Pillian, a supporter of President Ranil in the upcoming presidential election, to assassinate Hon. Shanakian Rasamanikkam in Batticaloa.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.July.2024, 11.20 PM) Sri Lankan opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and his spouse, Jalani Premadasa, are facing severe allegations of covering up a rape that reportedly took place at the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party headquarters... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -14.July.2024, 11.45 PM) In a developing story that has the potential to shake the foundations of Sri Lankan politics, National Security Advisor Sagala Rathnayake is under scrutiny for allegedly receiving bribes from Russian entities related Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.July.2024, 11.20 PM) In a move that has sparked widespread controversy, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has declined to establish a Presidential Commission to investigate the forced cremation of Muslim and Christian COVID-19 victims... Read more >>
-By A Special Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -10.July.2024, 9.20 PM) In a significant political development, leaders of the Tamil diaspora are pushing for the nomination of a Tamil candidate for the forthcoming Sri Lankan Presidential election. Their main agenda is to use the election Read more >>
-By The Investigative Team at LankaeNews
(Lanka-e-News -06.July.2024, 11.10 PM) A recent investigation conducted by LankaeNews has uncovered the alarming financial conditions faced by journalists in Sri Lanka. The data reveals that salaries for journalists at major publications fall significantl Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -02.July.2024, 11.00 PM) New pieces of evidence emerged: Former Cabinet Minister and the most liberal politician of Sri Lanka was murdered by the Gotabaya Regime. Though it appeared as a Covid-19 death, the truth is far more distant.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.June.2024, 10.45 PM) Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremasinghe presided over the launch of the book "I Will Not Leave £527,000 in Any Private Bank Vault" authored by Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka. The former Army Commander and... Read more >>
-By A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.June.2024, 11.00 PM) Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has come under fire for his controversial remarks made during a Parliamentary debate, suggesting that a leading non-Muslim religious leader expressed happiness over the cremation Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -25.June.2024, 10.20 PM) The Batalanda torture chambers are notorious for their role in the violent suppression of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) insurgency in Sri Lanka during the late 1980s. Numerous sites across Colombo and its outsk Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.June.2024, 9.30 PM) The integrity of Sri Lankan Attorney General Sanjay Rajaratnam has recently come under intense scrutiny, with mounting questions regarding his professional qualifications and conduct. Rajaratnam, who claims... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.June.2024, 9.00 PM) In a fiery parliamentary speech, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, a former military commander of the Sri Lankan Forces, raised serious allegations against the opposition leader,Sajith Premadasa. Fonseka accused.... Read more >>
-A revelation by the LeN Internal Intelligence Service
(Lanka-e-News -19.June.2024, 11.30 PM) In a move that has stirred both political and economic circles, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickramasinghe has reportedly agreed to a secret deal with New Delhi to hand over exploration rights of the cobalt-rich 'Afan Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.June.2024, 10.00 PM) Colombo - In a startling turn of events, allegations have surfaced about Taiwanese interference in the upcoming Sri Lankan Presidential election. Reports suggest that Taiwanese delegations have been actively meeting Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.June.2024, 11.40 PM) As Sri Lanka grapples with a severe economic crisis, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is considering a $3 billion rescue plan to stabilize the country. However, the IMF faces a significant dilemma:... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -09.June.2024, 9.00 PM) Colombo, Sri Lanka - The US State Department has launched a criminal investigation into Sri Lanka's current Foreign Minister, Ali Sabry, for allegedly producing a fake US State Department document..... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -07.June.2024, 10.30 PM) In a daring and contentious move, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced his intent to retrieve Katchatheevu Island from Sri Lanka, fulfilling a significant election promise made to his voters... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -29.May.2024, 9.0025 PM) In a surprising political maneuver, the United National Party (UNP), under the leadership of President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has proposed holding a referendum to extend the terms of the President and... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.May.2024, 9.00 PM) In a startling revelation, it has come to light that a significant number of Sri Lankans, estimated to be between 5000 to 10,000, are reportedly engaged in combat in Russia, directly contravening advisories issued by t Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.May.2024, 9.00 PM) All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU), the religious regulatory body of Sri Lankan Muslims, is vehemently calling for the establishment of a Presidential Commission to probe the introduction of forced cremation against t Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.May.2024, 6.40 PM) Former Maldivian Immigration Director General, Mohamed Ahmed Hussain (Hanafy), has levied serious accusations against Sri Lankan High Commissioner in Maldives, Adam Maznavee Jaufer Sadiq, alleging his involvement... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.May.2024, 5.25 PM) The recent decision by the Sri Lankan Immigration and Emigration Department to entrust the processing of arrival visas to an Indian global processing company, Indian Global Processing Ltd, has sparked significant contr Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -30.April.2024, 6.45 PM) In the throes of political fervor leading up to the April 2024 Presidential Election in Sri Lanka, the Kolonnawa Polling Division in the Colombo Electoral District, situated within the Western Province, emerged as a Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -26.April.2024, 2.45 PM) The son of Sri Lanka's Foreign Minister, Bilal Sabry, finds himself embroiled in a controversy as the US State Department investigates allegations of falsifying his visa application to study at the University of Cali Read more >>
-By Defence Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -20.April.2025, 11.00 PM) In the intricate theatre of South Asian geopolitics, narratives often serve as potent tools, shaping perceptions and influencing diplomatic engagements. A recent episode underscores this dynamic:... Read more >>
-By Economic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.April.2025, 10.50 PM) In the post-default landscape of Sri Lanka’s fragile economy, the role of international financial institutions has come under heightened scrutiny. Among these, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has positioned itself Read more >>
-By B.A.Kader (Kader Master) Part 01 of 2
(Lanka-e-News -19.April.2025, 10.45 PM) President Donald Trump's April 2nd imposition of tariffs on over 150 countries, punching above US’s strength and displaying blatant hegemonic arrogance, proved the breaking point. Decades of humiliation and threats. Read more >>
-By: Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.April.2025, 11.50 PM) On a warm summer evening in London, the crescent moon will hang silently above a mosque in East London, where British Muslims gather not just to pray, but to remember a massacre 5,431 miles away... Read more >>
Colombo’s Most Controversial Clown?
(Lanka-e-News -18.April.2025, 9.00 PM) If there was a Netflix series titled “How to get only 300 Votes and Still Think You’re a King,” the undisputed star would be none other than Shiraz Yunus – a man who turned from a failed insurance broker into... Read more >>
-By Staff Columnist – The Political Intelligentsia Review
(Lanka-e-News -18.April.2025, 8.55 PM) It was always a curious phenomenon—how S.M. Marikar, a man with little to show in terms of legislative acumen or policy gravitas, continued to strut the corridors of Parliament as if he were the kingmaker of Kolonnaw Read more >>
-By Political editor
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2025, 11.00 PM) When Sri Lanka defaulted on its foreign debt in 2022—marking the first such instance in its post-independence history—it found itself teetering on the edge of economic collapse. The streets of Colombo, once bustling Read more >>
-By Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2025, 10.35 PM) In the wonderfully wacky world of Sri Lankan politics—where yesterday’s villain is today’s visionary and tomorrow’s meme—comes a plot twist even Bollywood might reject as “too unrealistic.”.. Read more >>
By Sujeewa Senarath
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2025, 5.45 PM) The exposition of the Tooth Relic at the Kandy Temple of the Tooth Relic, which will be held from April 18, has generated many a discussion on the history of the Tooth Relic of the Lord Buddha... Read more >>
A Financial Tempest Brewing in the Tropics
(Lanka-e-News -16.April.2025, 10.25 PM) The curtain is lifting on what could become one of the most consequential financial investigations in Sri Lanka’s modern history. The United States Treasury Department, in collaboration with the FBI’s Financial Cri Read more >>
A Watchful Citizen with a Memory Longer Than the SIS's File Cabinet
(Lanka-e-News -16.April.2025, 10.15 PM) Tomorrow at 7 p.m., under the soft lights of Ada Derana’s Hyde Park special, Sri Lanka will be treated to a televised conjuring act worthy of Las Vegas.... Read more >>
-By Economic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.April.2025, 9.45 PM) In a significant move that underscores its commitment to sustainable development and improved workers’ welfare, the NPP Government is set to retain Sri Lanka’s much-valued GSP+ trade concession by... Read more >>
-By Investigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -13.April.2025, 9.25 PM) In a week where irony seems to have put on a tuxedo and taken the mic, former state minister, media baron, and all-around establishment scion Ruwan Wijewardene has decided to become Sri Lanka’s most unexpected... Read more >>
-By LeN Special Investigations Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.April.2025, 9.55 PM) In a revelation that could rewrite the history of one of Sri Lanka’s darkest days, two independent intelligence reviews have reversed the long-standing narrative that the Easter Sunday terrorist bombings of 2019 were Read more >>
-Special Investigative Report
(Lanka-e-News -12.April.2025, 9.30 PM) LONDON -A storm is brewing in Britain’s immigration and healthcare corridors. A system meant to bring in skilled foreign care workers to support the United Kingdom’s overburdened social care sector is now under fire. Read more >>
-By Economic correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -11.April.2025, 8.25 PM) In the old Greek fable, Sisyphus rolled his boulder up the hill every day, only to have it tumble back. In many ways, Sri Lanka’s economy, even as it climbs out of the ashes of an unprecedented crisis... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.April.2025, 11.30 PM) There are skeletons in every political cupboard. But in Sri Lanka, we go the extra mile: we commission a Presidential Inquiry, bind the report in red tape, and then store it so deep in the National Archives.... Read more >>
-By External Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.April.2025, 11.10 PM) Tariffs will end up hitting the US 'have-nots' hardest while failing to dethrone China as top producer of everyday goods... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -10.April.2025, 11.00 PM) The Proceeds of Crime Act introduces non-conviction based asset forfeiture and strengthens Sri Lanka’s legal tools for recovering illicit assets, including those held abroad.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.April.2025, 11.20 PM) There are moments in history that define a nation’s foreign policy posture. Nixon going to China. Nehru at Bandung. And now—Rajitha Senaratne suggesting that Ranil Wickremesinghe can call Elon Musk to resolve... Read more >>
President Dissanayake reiterates the Nation’s Commitment to Transparency and Good Governance
(Lanka-e-News -09.April.2025, 4.40 PM) The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery and Corruption (CIABOC) has officially launched the National Anti-Corruption Action Plan (NACAP) 2025-2029 today, as a strategic initiative to reaffirm the countr Read more >>
-By Geo Politics correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.April.2025, 11.30 PM) New Delhi, April 8 – In a stunning display of amnesia mixed with bravado, Namal Rajapaksa — the dashing son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa and proud heir to Sri Lanka’s most dramatic political soap opera... Read more >>
-By Economic Affairs Column
(Lanka-e-News -08.April.2025, 11.20 PM) It was just another Tuesday, the kind where headlines flicker between cricket scores, fuel prices, and political declarations that feel like déjà vu.... Read more >>
-By LeN Defence Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -06.April.2025, 11.30 PM) A growing number of Russian-made submarine detection sensors have reportedly been recovered from various parts of the Indian Ocean, including near Sri Lanka. The discovery has sparked speculation about... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -05.April.2025, 11.30 PM) Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said on Saturday that It is a matter of great pride for me to be awarded the ‘Sri Lanka Mitra Vibhushana’ by President Disanayaka today. This award does not only honour me.... Read more >>
-By Tamil Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.April.2025, 11.00 PM) In a masterclass of diplomatic juggling, Prime Minister Narendra Modi met with a delegation of Tamil leaders in Sri Lanka this week, presumably armed with handshakes, housing promises, and the kind of deeply thought Read more >>
-By LeN Political Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.April.2025, 11.10 PM) In a world increasingly defined by border disputes, data leaks, and diplomatic cold shoulders, there’s something comfortingly vintage about two world leaders sitting down to discuss.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.April.2025, 11.00 PM) Fresh off their presidential and parliamentary victories, the NPP is now eyeing local councils and mayoral elections. Because, hey, when you’re on a winning streak, why stop at the national level? Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.April.2025, 11.20 PM) In a groundbreaking investigation that has left Sri Lanka’s security experts scratching their heads and facepalming in unison, a young supermarket employee has been accused of being a radical threat... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.April.2025, 11.10 PM) In what could be the most dramatic political march since Gandhi's Dandi Salt March—minus the salt but with plenty of spice—Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin is gearing up to retrieve Katchatheevu Island.... Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.April.2025, 11.00 PM) Puttalam High Court has recently provided an unexpected spectacle, proving once again that the law, much like a courtroom drama,... Read more >>
-By Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.March.2025, 11.30 PM) It has been years since the devastating Easter Sunday attacks of April 21, 2019, yet justice remains elusive. The coordinated bombings that targeted churches and high-end hotels... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.March.2025, 11.10 PM) The National People’s Power (NPP) government has embarked on a bold economic experiment—one they call a "Democratic Economy." It sounds revolutionary, but what does it really mean? Read more >>
-By An Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -28.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Sri Lanka has seen its fair share of political drama, but few can rival the sheer audacity of Wimal Weerawansa—a man who seemingly mistook the Ministry’s vehicle fleet for a private family car dealership.... Read more >>
-By Lieutenant Commander PBS Hemachandra
(Lanka-e-News -28.March.2025, 10.45 PM) I am one of the most qualified individuals to attest to the cruelty of Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe (RW) and his sinister methods of using police, service personnel, and thugs to terrorize... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -27.March.2025, 11.00 PM) In the latest installment of "Sri Lankan Politics Gone Wild," MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake found himself in the hot seat after being accused of swindling funds... Read more >>
A Balancing Act Between Stability and Reality
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.35 PM) The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has declared that the country’s monetary policy is “appropriate” in its current form. In economic-speak, this is the equivalent.... Read more >>
-By Ex Senior Officer from the Armed Forces of Sri Lanka
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.15 PM) Sri Lanka has been grappling with identifying a National Security Policy since Independence. This is not to say that aspects of National Security which impact on the very survival of the country have been totally n Read more >>
-By Michael Joachim
(Lanka-e-News -26.March.2025, 11.00 PM) It is a well-known fact that the Malayagam people ( hereto known as Plantation People ) not only are the least paid, but also the least educationally developed community... Read more >>
-By Defence Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -25.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Dubai—a city of glitz, glamour, and… gangsters? While the world knows it for its luxury shopping, breathtaking skyscrapers, and futuristic ambitions, Sri Lanka knows it for something else: a safe haven for its most Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -25.March.2025, 10.45 PM) In a move that has sent ripples across both the political and diplomatic ponds, Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation, Bimal Rathnayake, has been elected Chair of the Sri Lanka-China Parliamenta Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -24.March.2025, 11.30 PM) Picture this: You’ve just landed at Bandaranaike International Airport, excited for your tropical adventure in Sri Lanka. You step out of arrivals, eager to board a train that will whisk you into Colombo or... Read more >>
-By Political correspondent
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(Lanka-e-News -24.March.2025, 11.10 PM) In a revelation that could make even the most seasoned con artists blush, the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has unearthed a financial black hole at Sri Lanka Youth Services (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of the... Read more >>
-Keynote Address at the CPC in Dialogue with World Political Parties High-level - H.E. Xi Jinping,
(Lanka-e-News -24.March.2025, 11.00 PM) In a world teetering on the precipice of epochal transformation, Chinese President Xi Jinping’s keynote address at the CPC’s High-Level Dialogue with World Political Parties... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -23.March.2025, 10.45 PM) Imtiaz Bakeer Markar has officially entered the political wilderness, and guess what? No one is looking for him. Once the Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), he now roams Beruwala like a retired sea captai Read more >>
--By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -23.March.2025, 10.50 PM) Over the past few days, I have been observing COPA (Committee on Public Accounts) meetings. Alas! As a former public servant, it saddens me deeply to witness senior officials of the administrative service being humi Read more >>
-By A Special Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -22.March.2025, 11.20 PM) The annual feast of St. Anthony, the patron saint of lost things (including maritime boundaries, apparently), saw over 9,000 Indian and Sri Lankan pilgrims arriving... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake confirmed in Parliament on Friday... Read more >>
-By Financial Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -21.March.2025, 11.10 PM) Hatton National Bank (HNB), once the pride of Sri Lanka’s financial sector, is now doing the corporate equivalent of checking its pockets for loose change.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -21.March.2025, 11.00 PM) In what can only be described as a spectacular fall from grace, Shaman Wahid, the now-former Controller General of Immigration in the Maldives, found himself out of a job and under police scrutiny... Read more >>
-By A Special Corrrespondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.March.2025, 10.20 PM) If Sri Lanka had an annual "Best Disappearing Act" award, former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon would surely be the front-runner.... Read more >>
The Doctors of the GOMA , Paramedical and the technical staff who stuck work of the 17th inst.
(Lanka-e-News -19.March.2025, 11.20 PM) We regret that we cannot address you as “Professional Gentleman” as we do not see that you still hold that ‘ eligibility “to be addressed in this manner. Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -19.March.2025, 10.40 PM) The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed a fundamental rights petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa against the reduction of his security detail. The petition, submitted... Read more >>
-By Diplomatic Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.March.2025, 10.40 PM) China became the first bilateral creditor to finalize a debt restructuring agreement with Sri Lanka in October 2023, restructuring USD 4.2 billion in loans. Despite this significant gesture of goodwill,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.March.2025, 9.25 PM) To prepare for an upcoming regional evaluation of Sri Lanka’s anti-money laundering and counter-terrorism financing framework and to resolve existing challenges, the country has appointed Dr. Gordon Hook.. Read more >>
-By Our Resident Crime Comedy Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.March.2025, 9.15 PM) In a turn of events that could easily be mistaken for the plot of a budget police comedy, Sri Lanka’s suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon is now the country’s most wanted man... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -15.March.2025, 11.00 PM) The High Commission of Sri Lanka in the United Kingdom, in collaboration with the Council of Sri Lankan Muslim Organizations UK (COSMOS UK), hosted a special Iftar gathering on 14th March 2025.... Read more >>
-Prime Minister’s Media
(Lanka-e-News -14.March.2025, 11.00 PM) The Prime Minister’s Office strongly condemns the fraudulent cryptocurrency scam advertisements currently being promoted on Facebook and Instagram, falsely featuring Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.March.2025, 11.20 PM) In a twist of political theater worthy of a summer blockbuster, Niraj Deva, former MEP (Member of European Parliament) and ex-Presidential Advisor to the entire continent of Europe... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Senior investigative journalist Nandana Weeraratne, who first revealed information about the Batalanda torture chamber through Ravaya newspaper, held a press conference today,... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -12.March.2025, 11.20 PM) Sri Lanka’s new “Clean Sri Lanka” project promised to scrub the country free of corruption, nepotism, and backroom deals. But apparently, no one told the officials in charge of appointments,... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Sri Lanka has always been a land of dramatic politics, fiery speeches, and larger-than-life leaders. But amidst this political theatre, an unexpected comedic act has emerged—Shiraz Yunus.... Read more >>
-By Special Corresponent
(Lanka-e-News -11.March.2025, 11.30 PM) The National People's Power (NPP) government must push forward with its promised system change at a much faster pace. The people of Sri Lanka elected this government... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.March.2025, 11.00 PM) In 2024, 65% of Sri Lankan migrant workers heading abroad were women bound for the Middle East. This is not economic progress—it is modern-day slavery disguised as employment.... Read more >>
-By Our Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.March.2025, 11.30 PM) It was a sight to behold: President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, standing at the podium, delivering a lecture on moral responsibility and ethical governance—with none other than former Presidents.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -10.March.2025, 11.10 PM) In the latest episode of "Politicians Say the Darndest Things," SJB MP S.M. Marikar has once again graced us with his economic expertise.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Parliament is often home to profound debates, but every now and then, it becomes a stage for theatre of the absurd. Enter Dr. Arjuna Ramanathan MP, a man whose recent intervention in the debate on the Muslim Marriag Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.March.2025, 11.20 PM) The One-China Principle is not a matter of debate. It is a political reality, a historical fact, and an international legal framework upheld by the United Nations General Assembly Resolution 2758 (1971).... Read more >>
-By Muslim Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.March.2025, 11.30 PM) As the holy month of Ramadan unfolds, a bitter truth looms over Sri Lanka’s Muslim community—a truth that demands urgent investigation. For decades, Muslim politicians have allegedly received billions... Read more >>
-By A Staff Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -08.March.2025, 11.20 PM) Sri Lanka’s political landscape is never short of surprises, and the latest buzz surrounding the Colombo mayoral race is no exception. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has been dropping hints... Read more >>
-By Legal Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -06.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Sri Lanka’s President’s Counsel (PC) status, often regarded as the equivalent of the British Queen’s Counsel (QC) designation, was originally meant to honor distinguished legal professionals for their expertise and Read more >>
-By UNDP Sri Lanka
(Lanka-e-News -05.March.2025, 11.10 PM) In the heart of Sri Lanka’s dry zone, where water is as precious as gold, the Climate Resilient Integrated Water Management Project (CRIWMP) has breathed new life into the remnants of an ancient hydraulic... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.March.2025, 11.00 PM) Sri Lankans, pack your bags and book your return tickets! The International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Senior Mission Chief for Sri Lanka, Peter Breuer, has given us the ultimate assurance... Read more >>
-By Michael Joachim
(Lanka-e-News -04.March.2025, 10.30 PM) The medias tell us that you are preparing to go on strike on the 5th March giving the Government just 24 hours to decide on your demand while putting lives of poor people at risk. Is it such an urgent issue ?... Read more >>
By- Sanjaya Dassanayake
(Lanka-e-News -03.March.2025, 9.25 PM) State terrorism against JVP in 1971 and 88-89...- Janatha Vimukti Peramuna (JVP) is the leading political party, hit by state terrorism in this country. Recent political history Read more >>
By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.March.2025, 9.15 PM) The massacre of up to 64 Tamils in Valvettithurai by Indian Peace Keeping Forces (IPKF) on August 2, 1989, IPKF officers, led by Brigadier Sankar Prasath, entered homes in the region... Read more >>
By A LeN Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.March.2025, 7.45 AM) Colombo, Sri Lanka – The 2025 NXT Conclave was meant to be a platform for insightful discussions on the future of South Asia. Instead, it became an intellectual rollercoaster led by none other than Sri Lanka’s forme Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -28.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) A court order has been issued for the arrest of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon, along with former Colombo Crime Division (CCD) Chief Inspector Anselm de Silva... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -28.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) Sri Lanka’s petrol retailers have decided they’ve had enough. Enough of what, you ask? Well, enough of their already generous commissions! Apparently, a 3% cut in profits has caused an existential crisis Read more >>
-By Shanta Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -26.Feb.2025, 6.15 PM) It has become a routine for Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa to question the government and clash with the Speaker under Standing Order 27/2 on any day Parliament is in session... Read more >>
-By Lasanta de Silva
(Lanka-e-News -26.Feb.2025, 6.10 PM) Lord Soulbury, the distinguished front-row noble, was seated with great honor. Before him, the stage was set for a grand performance. This was during the period when Ceylon transitioned from being a British colony... Read more >>
-By Parliamentary Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) When the National People's Power (NPP) government assumed office, Sri Lanka was a nation teetering on the edge of economic collapse. Bankruptcy was not just a word thrown around in opposition rallies... Read more >>
-By Dr. Praneeth Abhayasundara
(Lanka-e-News -24.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) When examining crimes, it is evident that authorities are focusing their attention on organized crime. At a special press briefing held on the 22nd at the Government Information Department,... Read more >>
- LeN Internal Information Service Report
(Lanka-e-News -22.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Police have identified 25-year-old Pingpura Devage Ishara Sewwandi as a suspect who assisted the shooter in the murder of organized crime gang leader Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathna, also known as... Read more >>
- Written by Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -22.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) The assassination of a man named Sanjeewa from Ganemulla inside the Aluthkade Court Complex and the shooting of another man... Read more >>
-By Our Resident Investigator,
(Lanka-e-News -21.Feb.2025, 11.40 PM) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the latest episode of Sri Lanka’s Got Conspiracies, featuring an all-new attempt to discredit Defence Secretary Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) Former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) Lalith Jayasinghe has been sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment along with a fine of Rs. 50,000 for allegedly facilitating the escape of... Read more >>
(Excerpt from Ravi Siriwardana's Page)
(Lanka-e-News -20.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) What exactly is happening? What is about to unfold? Lawyers entering the court are not subjected to thorough checks. Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -20.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) Colombo, Sri Lanka – In a shocking turn of events, authorities have arrested the suspect behind the dramatic courtroom assassination of underworld gang leader Ganemulle Sanjeeva, also known as... Read more >>
-By A Staff correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.Feb.2025, 11.15 PM) Politics is a game of betrayals, but some betrayals are so stark that they leave an indelible stain. The story of how Ranil Wickremesinghe ignored the calls for an investigation into Mangala Samaraweera’s death... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -18.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) Dr. Abdullah Khaleel, the Maldivian Foreign Minister, is about to experience the warm hospitality of Sri Lankan protests during his visit to Colombo on the 20th at 14.00 hours –front of the Maldivian Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Feb.2025, 10.20 PM) Sri Lanka’s opposition leader, Sajith Premadasa, has once again graced the nation with his expert economic analysis—if by “expert” we mean wildly uninformed and entirely performative.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.Feb.2025, 10.10 PM) Ladies and gentlemen, welcome to the latest episode of Sri Lankan Politics: The Hypocrisy Edition, starring none other than Dayasiri Jayasekara,... Read more >>
-By Our Political Satire Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Feb.2025, 7.55 PM) Drama, betrayal, and a leadership crisis—no, this isn’t a Netflix political thriller. This is the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), where internal politics is more entertaining than an episode of Game of Thrones... Read more >>
-By Our Political Satire Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -16.Feb.2025, 7.45 PM) In what can only be described as the greatest political comedy show of our time, members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)—yes, the same party founded by Mahinda Rajapaksa... Read more >>
-By Investigative Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -15.Feb.2025, 6.15 PM) Sri Lanka is once again rolling the dice on a high-stakes investment project, this time with a flashy $1.2 billion casino resort, City of Dreams. The project Read more >>
-By External Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Feb.2025, 5.15 PM) Muscat, Oman – The 8th Indian Ocean Conference, set to take place on February 16-17, 2025, boasts an ambitious theme: “Voyage to the New Horizon of Maritime Partnership.”... Read more >>
How Sri Lankan Politicians, Civil Servants, and Business Tycoons Profited from the Plundering of State-Owned Enterprises
(Lanka-e-News -14.Feb.2025, 7.35 PM) Sri Lanka’s political class has a long and embarrassing history of selling public assets for a fraction of their actual worth—often to well-connected businessmen who, coincidentally,... Read more >>
Why Are Taxpayers Funding Protection for Two Men with No Apparent Enemies?
(Lanka-e-News -14.Feb.2025, 7.05 PM) Sri Lanka has a long-standing tradition of providing lavish government security to former ministers, ex-parliamentarians, and politically connected elites... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Once upon a time in the chaotic world of Sri Lankan YouTube, Sepal Amarasinghe was the loudest voice in the room. A self-proclaimed political expert, kingmaker, and future chairman of ITN (in his own dreams), Sepal wa Read more >>
-By Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -13.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) The Legal Officers' Association of the Attorney General's Department has issued this challenge to the government through a media statement released yesterday (12)... Read more >>
-By Our Colombo Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -12.Feb.2025, 8.45 PM) If Colombo’s political scene had a soap opera, Krishantha Prasad Cooray would undoubtedly be its most flamboyant character. From boardrooms to backrooms, Cooray has long cultivated the image of a man who knows everyone Read more >>
-Young Journalists' Association writes to the Justice Minister
(Lanka-e-News -12.Feb.2025, 8.20 PM) The government has proposed an expert committee to draft the basic framework for establishing an Independent Prosecutor’s Office. However, the Young Journalists' Association claims this expert committee is unbalanced.. Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -11.Feb.2025, 10.30 PM) The Ministry of Justice had announced yesterday (10th) that the National People's Power (NPP) government will establish an independent prosecutor's office, following through on the proposal published by Lanka E News.. Read more >>
-By Muslim Affairs Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Feb.2025, 11.20 PM) Politics and drama go hand in hand, especially when a Member of Parliament finds themselves caught between the shadows of their past and the bright lights of the legislative stage. Enter Nizam Kariapper... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -09.Feb.2025, 10.30 PM) The Ministry of Power stated that a sudden issue at the Panadura Grid Substation, which is under the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB), caused an imbalance in the national power supply system... Read more >>
-By A Investigative Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -08.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Ah, Sri Lanka—the land of stunning beaches, fragrant tea, and, apparently, a never-ending soap opera featuring State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs), political intrigue, and a suspiciously well-connected Chartered Accountant Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -07.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) A protest was held yesterday in front of the Attorney General's Department under the slogan "Attorney General Go Home." The demonstration, led by media organizations, trade unions, and civil groups,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -07.Feb.2025, 11.00 PM) Today,(05) the Ministry of Digital Economy, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) in Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank (ADB), and key collaborators, kicked off the Sri Lanka Digital P Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -06.Feb.2025, 10.45 AM) "Attorney General Who Protects Criminals Should Resign!" "Expose How Lasantha’s Case Suspects Were Freed!" Read more >>
-Sri Lanka Working Journalists' Association
(Lanka-e-News -05.Feb.2025, 8.15 PM) The list of crimes committed against Sri Lankan journalists and media organizations over the past three decades is long and harrowing. These crimes—many of which were orchestrated by state and... Read more >>
-Written by a Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -04.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) As Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe prepares for a high-profile appearance on Al Jazeera’s Head to Head in London, there’s a question that needs answering. A question that has lingered in the shadows for deca Read more >>
-By Dr. Lionel Bopage
(Lanka-e-News -03.Feb.2025, 10.00 PM) After 75 years of independence, Sri Lanka has undergone a major political transformation. The National People’s Power (NPP), led by comrade Anura Kumara Dissanayake, secured a landslide victory in the 2024 elections,. Read more >>
-By Sanjaya Dasanayake
(Lanka-e-News -02.Feb.2025, 11.30 PM) Former president Mahinda Rajapaksa and his elder son Namal Rajapaksa have strongly tried to prevent the billionaire businessman Nimal Perera from testifying against Namal Rajapaksa... Read more >>
Minister for the Indo-Pacific Catherine West Visits Sri Lanka with a Focus on Economic Growth and Trade
(Lanka-e-News -01.Feb.2025, 11.10 PM) -Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office and Catherine West MP UK Minister for the Indo-Pacific, Catherine West, is set to engage with newly appointed Sri Lankan government Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -31.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) Ranil Wickremesinghe, the seasoned Sri Lankan politician and six-time Prime Minister, is set to appear on Al Jazeera’s renowned program Head to Head, hosted by the formidable Mehdi Hasan. The program,... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -31.Jan.2025, 11.15 PM) In a claim that has reignited discussions on Tamil Nationalism and its historical links with the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), Naam Tamil Party (NTP) chief Seeman has reiterated that he met LTTE leader Velu Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -30.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) The inefficiencies at Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port have drawn widespread criticism from the business community, international trade stakeholders, and even frustrated citizens. Reports indicate... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) Nestled in the lush hills of Sri Lanka, the enchanting town of Nuwara Eliya—fondly known as "Little England"—owes much of its colonial charm to Sir William Henry Gregory..... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.Jan.2025, 10.45 PM) The Tamil community in Sri Lanka, historically united in its quest for rights, justice, and recognition, now finds itself embroiled in a leadership crisis. The long-standing aspiration for Tamil nationalism has been c Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In Sri Lanka’s history of political missteps, few decisions have left as damaging a legacy as Ranil Wickremesinghe’s appointment of Arjuna Mahendran as the Governor of the Central Bank. This isn’t just a story of misp Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Jan.2025, 11.15 PM) Nimal Lanza is no stranger to controversy. A prominent politician from Negombo, he has built a reputation as a man who knows how to navigate the murky waters of Sri Lankan politics. But his name has also become synony Read more >>
-By Legal Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -26.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In a tale worthy of a courtroom drama, a senior female official from Sri Lanka’s Attorney General’s Department made a stunning admission: countless investigative files on corruption, murders, bribery, and money launde Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -26.Jan.2025, 11.20 PM) It’s a story that reads like a cross between a business manual and a political thriller: Daya Gamage, a man from Ampara who climbed the ladders of both business and politics, now stands at the center of financial cont Read more >>
-By Lionel Bopage, Siraj Perera, Nimal Chandrasena, and Jayantha Dassanayake
(Lanka-e-News -26.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) The discussion surrounding the potential adoption of nuclear energy by Sri Lanka has gained traction in recent months. The current National People’s Power (NPP) government in Sri Lanka has expressed support... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -25.Jan.2025, 7.10 PM) When it comes to the mysterious attack on journalist Iqbal Athas, Sri Lankan political legends Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka have turned finger-pointing into an art form.... Read more >>
-Poem by Lanka e News editorial (It has been 15 years since Prageeth disappeared.)
(Lanka-e-News -25.Jan.2025, 4.30 PM) In Lanka’s land of ancient grace, Where truth’s a game, a high-stakes chase, A journalist dared to lift the veil, And pen the tales some wished to pale. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -24.Jan.2025, 10.00 PM) Sri Lanka faces a persistent and systemic issue: the misuse of public resources by government officials and politicians. Recent audits have revealed a staggering reality—nearly 20% of public expenditure is being misap Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -23.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) The United Kingdom's General Medical Council (GMC), the regulatory body for doctors practicing in the UK, has recently opened investigations into allegations of ethical misconduct involving over 1,200 Sri Lankan-quali Read more >>
-By Correspondent about Muslim Affairs
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, Sri Lanka became one of the few nations to implement mandatory cremation for victims of the virus, disregarding religious traditions and practices. For Muslims, cremation is stri Read more >>
-By LeN Political Analyst
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) Tamil identity politics in Sri Lanka is at a crossroads. Decades after the conclusion of the civil war in 2009, the Tamil political landscape has seen a significant erosion of support from its traditional voter base.. Read more >>
-By Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -22.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) During the tenure of Mahinda Rajapaksa as President, an investigation has commenced into the mansion constructed by Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who was then the Secretary of Defense, in Kataragama.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 10.25 PM) The appointment of former Senior DIG Lalinda Ranaweera to a coordinating position within Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Public Security under the National People’s Power (NPP) government has raised more than a few eyebrows.. Read more >>
-By An Investigative Journalist
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 9.45 PM) Wasim Thajudeen, a beloved rugby player, met a horrific death in May 2012, leaving behind a trail of questions that remain unanswered. Initially dismissed as a car accident, evidence eventually pointed to a... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Jan.2025, 10.10 PM) The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has taken action to ban 21 organized institutions involved in pyramid schemes within the country.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Jan.2025, 11.25 PM) The Registrar of Companies (ROC) in Sri Lanka is meant to be the backbone of the country’s business operations. It’s a place where companies are registered, directors are disclosed, and the integrity of businesses is Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -20.Jan.2025, 11.15 PM) Sri Lanka’s political landscape is rarely dull, and the latest rumors circling Colombo’s elite circles prove this once again. At the center of the chatter is Clean Sri Lanka, a group supposedly devoted to ethical gove Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In the latest chapter of Sri Lanka’s never-ending political drama, we’ve stumbled upon two fascinating characters who might just be the embodiment of bureaucratic chaos: Prasanna Ginige and Mangala Dayaratna... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) The government, under the NPP, plans to introduce a biometric-based digital National Identity Card (NIC) system by 2026. The goals are ambitious but necessary: Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -18.Jan.2025, 10.45 PM) In Sri Lanka, where honesty dissapered, tea is a national treasure, and political drama rivals any soap opera, a new legal spectacle is making waves. The protagonist? None other than actor, YouTuber, and social activi Read more >>
-A New Book Launched in Canada
(Lanka-e-News -18.Jan.2025, 7.20 PM) Dr. AMM Fahath's book, Government Backed Discrimination, Persecution, and Ethnic Politics: Targeting Muslims in Sri Lanka, provides a profound examination of the systemic challenges faced by the Muslim minority in Sri Read more >>
-Written by the Circle of Investigative Journalists (IJC)
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.45 PM) The Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, recently issued a press release pledging justice for journalists who were victims of media suppression under past regimes.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.15 PM) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the Ministry of Defense to mobilize technical expertise and labor contributions from the tri-forces to enhance the necessary infrastructure for paddy procurement... Read more >>
-By Sunil Kannangara, Former Government Agent of Colombo, Ratnapura, and Ampara
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.30 PM) The rice shortage, which began with a scarcity of Nadu rice, has now escalated into a Kekulu rice shortage. While the introduction of imported Indian rice temporarily eased the Nadu shortage, the Kekulu rice shortage Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.Jan.2025, 10.20 PM) A groundbreaking innovation by the National Institute of Fundamental Studies (NIFS), under the Ministry of Science and Technology, aims to commercialize rechargeable battery production utilizing Sri Lanka's high-purit Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -16.Jan.2025, 10.35 AM) “A man's silence is wonderful to listen to.” ~Thomas Hardy - They were asleep when the Rajapaksas were looting our treasury. They looked the other way when Ranil Wickremasinghe employed the same corrupt politicians as Read more >>
-By: A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Jan.2025, 5.40 PM) In the cozy, rumor-laden corridors of Colombo's diplomatic circles, a certain name has been on everyone's lips lately—Thusitha Halloluwa, the self-proclaimed oracle of Sri Lankan politics and part-time storyteller... Read more >>
-By: A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -15.Jan.2025, 5.50 PM) Sri Lankan politics, much like its roads, is full of twists, turns, and potholes, but few stories can rival the wild ride of SJB MP Jagath Vithana. From breaking into a Navy armory in 1983 to running the largest privat Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) In the ever-spiraling sitcom of Sri Lankan politics, a familiar face has reappeared on the stage, questioning the shadowy figures of geopolitics. Mano Ganesan, a Colombo-based political phoenix who seems to rise not f Read more >>
-By King Solomon
(Lanka-e-News -11.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) A rumor that the next Pope may be selected from Sri Lanka has been circulating widely in Sri Lankan media, social media, and websites over the past few days. Reports featuring a picture of the current Pope Francis... Read more >>
-By a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) When Sri Lanka’s newly elected President Anura Kumara walked into the Presidential Media Division, what he didn’t expect was the eerie emptiness of a building that once buzzed with top-notch media equipment.... Read more >>
-Revealed by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -09.Jan.2025, 11.50 PM) The Sri Lanka Telecom/Mobitel group, a key state-owned enterprise that was put up for complete sale during the previous Ranil Rajapaksa administration, has been taken off the path to privatization under the direct ins Read more >>
-By A Concerned Citizen
(Lanka-e-News -08.Jan.2025, 6.50 PM) A copy of a letter sent to Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya by a citizen who is aggrieved regarding irregularities occurring at the basic hospitals in the Hambantota district has been sent to us.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Jan.2025, 5.15 PM) During Keheliya Rambukwella’s tenure, the use of faulty medicines led to several patients at the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital losing their vision. The current Malima government has decided... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In the hushed corridors of Colombo's political circles, whispers of a peculiar midnight meeting have captured the imagination of everyone from seasoned politicos to casual tea shop patrons.... Read more >>
The Match Begins
(Lanka-e-News -04.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) Wimal Weerawansa, Sri Lanka’s perennial political showman, once again found himself in the spotlight as he arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) last morning. Known for his theatrical flair, Wi Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -03.Jan.2025, 6.20 PM) Reports have emerged of troubling activities within the Sri Lankan military, specifically at the Kompawiththukulama camp in Vavuniya. Allegations include illegal poaching of wild animals, selling meat for profit,... Read more >>
-Report by Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -02.Jan.2025, 11.00 PM) The Judicial Services Commission has immediately transferred Colombo Chief Magistrate Thilina Gamage to the Moratuwa District and Magistrate’s Court. This decision has garnered significant public attention... Read more >>
Diplomatic correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.Jan.2025, 11.30 PM) In a gesture of solidarity and friendship, Chinese Ambassador Qi Zhenhong visited Trincomalee, Batticaloa, and Ampara in Sri Lanka's Eastern Province to distribute thousands of food packages to flood-affected families Read more >>
-By National Movement for a Just Society
(Lanka-e-News -31.Dec.2024, 9.30 PM) We appreciate the government's reported intention to abolish the Executive Presidency. All parties should lend their support to make this aspiration a reality... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -30.Dec.2024, 5.20 PM) The tragic and unresolved disappearance of Prageeth Eknaligoda, a journalist and cartoonist with Lanka e-News, has long haunted Sri Lanka's fraught history with press freedom and human rights... Read more >>
-By Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -29.Dec.2024, 8.00 PM) According to the latest World Energy Outlook 2024 report by the International Energy Agency, India is set to become the third-largest economy in the world by 2028, joining the ranks of economic powerhouses... Read more >>
-Written by X
(Lanka-e-News -29.Dec.2024, 7.45 PM) This article is crafted with precision, avoiding even the faintest trace of insult, defamation, malice, or derogatory language. Standing firmly on this conviction, it is written... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) Sri Lanka has always been a land of surprises, a place where ancient traditions and modern curiosities collide. But even in this rich cultural soup, few characters stir the pot as much as Jerome Fernando... Read more >>
-By Presidential affairs correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Dec.2024, 11.40 PM) President Anura Kumara’s recent address to government servants struck a chord with citizens and public servants alike, as he reaffirmed his administration’s commitment to eradicating injustice in Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Dec.2024, 6.10 PM) A petition has been submitted to the Court of Appeal requesting a writ order to nullify the parliamentary membership of Dr. Upali Pannilage, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security, and... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -19.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) In the annals of Sri Lankan politics, Ranil Wickremesinghe will undoubtedly be remembered as a man of contradictions, hyperbolic claims, and a taste for the dramatic. A former President who stumbled into power... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -19.Dec.2024, 11.10 PM) In a definitive response during a parliamentary session, Sri Lanka’s Honorable Foreign Minister, Vijith Herath, clarified that the government has not entered into discussions or agreements concerning.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.Dec.2024, 11.20 PM) President Anura Kumara Disanayaka successfully concluded the State Visit to India, at the invitation of Indian President Droupadi Murmu, from 15-17 December 2024. This was his first State Visit since... Read more >>
-By Indian High Commission Colombo
(Lanka-e-News -17.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) H.E Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President of Sri Lanka and Mr. Piyush Goyal, Minister of Commerce & Industry, Government of India addressed the India-Sri Lanka Business Forum in New Delhi on... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -15.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) If Sri Lanka’s relationship with PayPal were a rom-com, it’d be a tragic one-sided love story. Picture this: Sri Lankans are eagerly sending money abroad through PayPal, buying products, services, and subscriptions fr Read more >>
-Attorney Achala Seneviratne Questions
(Lanka-e-News -14.Dec.2024, 11.10 PM) Attorney Achala Seneviratne has leveled a series of allegations against the Attorney General and the Attorney General's Department, claiming that the AG is operating above the President and adhering... Read more >>
-A Group of Lawyers Write to the Minister
(Lanka-e-News -14.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) A shocking disclosure has emerged regarding highly unjust practices occurring at the Debt Relief Department established in Kurunegala in 2021. A copy of a letter sent by a group of lawyers... Read more >>
-Presented by the United Modern Party
(Lanka-e-News -10.Dec.2024, 11.10 PM) Rice is a fundamental element of Sri Lanka’s culinary culture and lifestyle, critical for national food security and the economy. However, ongoing shortages and rising prices have caused... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -10.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has issued strict and direct orders to large-scale rice traders last Saturday(07) to protect the affordability of rice for the public... Read more >>
-When fleeing leaders share tips on escape routes and post-presidency survival
(Lanka-e-News -09.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) Damascus, December 2024 -As rebel forces closed in on the heart of Damascus, Syrian President Bashar al-Assad found himself in an unexpected position: dialing former Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -07.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) The Excise Department sealed the Mendis Distillery last Thursday due to long-standing non-payment of excise taxes. Arjun Aloysius, the chairman of Mendis Distillery,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.Dec.2024, 11.30 PM) Sri Lanka’s political landscape is at a crossroads, and at the heart of the current discourse is a pressing question: why has the National People’s Power (NPP) government failed to appoint a Muslim Cabinet Minister?.. Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -05.Dec.2024, 11.10 PM) Following the historic election of a grassroots-level Executive President on September 21 and securing a two-thirds majority in Parliament on November 14, the New Dawn government has embarked... Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -05.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) “I remember my youth and the feeling that will never come back any more... the triumphant conviction of strength, the heat of life in the handful of dust, the glow in the heart that with every year grows dim.. Read more >>
-By Sajeewa Chamikara
(Lanka-e-News -02.Dec.2024, 11.00 PM) I recently attended the 16th Conference of the Parties (COP16) to the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), held in Cali, Colombia, from October 21 to November 1, 2024. It became clear to me that the CBD has stray Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.Dec.2024, 7.15 AM) When the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) of Sri Lanka was formed, it was hailed as a beacon of hope for a country riddled with corruption. Tasked with untangling webs of high-level financial misconduct.. Read more >>
-Speech at the Briefing Session on "China's Multilateral Diplomacy"
(Lanka-e-News -01.Dec.2024, 7.00 AM) Dear media friends, Good afternoon! I warmly welcome all of you as our guests for today’s gathering and to share.... Read more >>
-By Our Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.Nov.2024, 6.45 AM) In the evolving landscape of Sri Lankan politics, decisions on representation can often make or break a party’s prospects. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), led by Sajid Premadasa, is at a crucial juncture.... Read more >>
-By Ghoshaka Putra
(Lanka-e-News -26.Nov.2024,11.20 pm) It is encouraging to note that the recent parliamentary elections have spurred citizens to think more deeply and practically, reflecting a shift in public perception. As the President stated,... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -25.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) In the annals of Sri Lankan politics, a certain figure looms large — a man who climbed the ranks from librarian to head honcho of the nation, leaving a trail of scandals, seduction, and some questionable movie cameos i Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.40 pm) The public has not forgotten the infamous Maithri-Gotabaya Assassination Conspiracy Scandal of the former Ranil-Maithri coalition government... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.40 pm) It has come to light that a news report has been circulated in the media claiming that the Minister of Health and Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, engaged in an inspection visit at the Kandy General Hospital,... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.20 pm) In Sri Lanka, politics is never boring, and this week’s episode of “As the Parliament Turns” centers around Hirunika Premachandra, the fearless Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) fighter, who is battling her way back... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -24.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) Sri Lanka’s senior government officials are proving to be experts in multitasking—balancing public service with running private businesses, albeit not very ethically. Recent revelations suggest that high-ranking offici Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.Nov.2024,10.10 pm) International English schools have mushroomed across Sri Lanka, catering to a growing demand for globally recognized education. These institutions often promise high standards, globally competitive curricula, and acces Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -21.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) Sri Lanka’s recruitment practices are under scrutiny for fostering inequality and favoritism, with many job vacancies filled through personal networks rather than an open, merit-based system. Reports suggest that a sig Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Nov.2024,11.20 pm) Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, embarked on a significant three-day visit to the Northern and Eastern Provinces from November 19 to 21, 2024. This visit reinforced the long-standing friendship betwee Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -20.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) “He who loves practice without theory is like the sailor who boards ship without a rudder and compass and never knows where he may cast.” - Leonardo da Vinci - Charisma: some are born with it, others develop it over ye Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Nov.2024,11.30 pm) In a twist straight out of a political soap opera, SJB senior MP Dr. Harsha De Silva has reportedly had enough of the current leadership of the SJB and is mounting a rebellion. Armed with wit, frustration, and a newfou Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -19.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) The election results symbolize the liberation of an oppressed people, highlighting their desire for freedom. The resounding victory of the National People's Power also brings a weighty responsibility, equal to the magn Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -18.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) In a political drama that has gripped Sri Lanka, former Finance Minister Ravi Karunanayake has once again made headlines, this time amidst allegations of backdoor maneuvering to secure a seat in Parliament through... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.Nov.2024,11.10 pm) In a surprising yet refreshingly on-brand career pivot, former Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Mano Ganeshan has announced his latest venture... Read more >>
-By Senior Lecturer, Ven. Moragaswewa Vijitha Thero
(Lanka-e-News -17.Nov.2024,11.00 pm) In the recently concluded presidential and parliamentary elections, Anura Kumara Dissanayake secured a resounding victory for the National People’s Power (NPP), gaining the overwhelming... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.Nov.2024, 11.30 pm) On September 21, the “New Social Revolution of the Digital Era” was launched without a single act of violence, culminating on November 14 with Anura Kumara Dissanayake being elected as... Read more >>
-By: Political Editor
(Lanka-e-News -16.Nov.2024, 11.00 pm) The latest release by author Nandana Weeraratne, “The Criminal History of Ranil Wickramasinghe (1977-1997),” is shaking up bookstores and stirring up controversies across Lanka and beyond. Published by... Read more >>
-By: Gamini Muthukumarana
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 11.25 pm) They were the offspring of a brave generation who took the lead in fighting poverty in Sri Lanka. They sowed seeds of new ideas, ideologies, and fresh hopes on Lankan soil, standing united against... Read more >>
-Written by a special correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 11.15 pm) Recently, during a religious event held at Medamulana Walawwa, former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Ravindra Fernando and Chamal Rajapaksa were having a conversation when Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived... Read more >>
-Written by a special correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 11.00 pm) Reports indicate that large portions of land belonging to the Mahaweli Development Project in areas like Hambantota, Sooriyawewa, and Walsapugala were transferred for private solar... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Nov.2024, 10.45 pm) China recently hosted its 15th International Aviation and Aerospace Exhibition, commonly known as Airshow China, attracting global attention. Held in Zhuhai, south China's Guangdong Province, the event showcased... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -12.Nov.2024, 11.30 pm) In what sounds like a plotline straight from a political thriller, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe made an attempt to “emigrate” — some might say “evacuate” — to Australia, allegedly to dodge a laundry list... Read more >>
-Written by Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -12.Nov.2024, 11.15 pm) Anura Dissanayake, the leader of the National People’s Power (NPP), has recently been making a bold statement at rallies: “This time, we need to win so that others will be the ones crying.” Observing recent remarks... Read more >>
-By a Special Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -11.Nov.2024, 11.00 pm) In a twist that might baffle even the most seasoned political pundits, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, fresh from an election loss that was humbling enough to make even seasoned campaigners cringe.... Read more >>
-By a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -10.Nov.2024, 11.15 pm) The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka hosted the inaugural China Aid Training Alumni Reception, bringing together alumni, government representatives, and dignitaries to celebrate the strengthening of human resources cooper Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Nov.2024, 9.25 pm) In Colombo’s circles of luxury and power, where every other socialite claims they’ve got a personal connection to someone in high places, Milinda Moragoda’s recent tales have sparked a new wave of amusement... Read more >>
-Written by Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -08.Nov.2024, 9.15 pm) Parliament is considered the highest institution in the country, with the role of representing the sovereignty of the people. However, upon reviewing the actions of previous parliaments, it’s evident that the majority Read more >>
-Reported by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -06.Nov.2024, 11.45 pm) Dr. Seigu Shihabdeen Mohamed Shafi, a senior resident doctor at the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital, who had been accused by certain parties of performing sterilizations on mothers during cesarean surgeries... Read more >>
-By Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -06.Nov.2024, 11.40 pm) We believed that once we entrusted the country to Anura, all of our problems would be solved, leading us to a prosperous nation and a beautiful life. However, we now realize that achieving this vision cannot be done b Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.Nov.2024, 9.10 pm) Just when you thought Sri Lankan politics couldn’t get more dramatic, Mohan Perera has thrown a fresh curveball. This time, he’s pointing fingers at Prabha Ganesan, brother of Mano Ganesan, the leader of the... Read more >>
-By Staff Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -04.Nov.2024, 10.30 pm) In a gesture of continued friendship and support for Sri Lanka’s educational development, Chinese Ambassador H.E. Qi Zhenhong visited Keppitipola Maha Vidyalaya to attend the award ceremony for the... Read more >>
-By Our Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.Nov.2024, 10.20 pm) Ranil Wickremesinghe, a man who wears his confidence like a second suit, walked into a recent diplomatic luncheon ready to charm and impress. After all, he’s Sri Lanka’s “economic savior,” as he might tell you, and an Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -02.Nov.2024, 9.20 pm) Former Minister Lohan Ratwatte was taken into custody 31st October afternoon on charges of using a luxury vehicle illegally imported and assembled in Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
-Written by Anubhawananda
(Lanka-e-News -31.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) It was February 20, 1939 a unique day in American history. A massive rally was held at New York City’s Madison Square Garden, organized by the German American Bund, a Nazi fascist group..... Read more >>
-By Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -30.Oct.2024, 9.30 pm) Upon seeing this, I was reminded of the story of the “Daddabha Jataka.” While I can’t tell the full story, you may remember the hare who ran in fear, shouting that the earth was shaking after a fruit fell on his head.. Read more >>
-By Investigative Desk, Lanka e News
(Lanka-e-News -29.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) Sri Lankan politician Mujibur Rahman, an MP representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, found himself embroiled in a digital scandal this past week. Waking to a digital nightmare, Rahman discovered... Read more >>
-By Dr. Lionel Bopage (Part two of five)
(Lanka-e-News -29.Oct.2024, 10.30 pm) Repercussions - The interim NPP government wants to make negotiated changes to the IMF conditionalities already agreed upon by the previous regime. If that is not feasible, the NPP will have to move away from the... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -27.Oct.2024, 7.00 pm) A luxury car without a license plate was discovered yesterday (26) at a house belonging to the wife of former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte.... Read more >>
-By Dr. Lionel Bopage (Part one of five)
(Lanka-e-News -26.Oct.2024, 9.30 pm) Introduction The victory of National People’s Power (Jathika Jana Balawegaya - NPP) at the recent presidential election in Sri Lanka has changed the political landscape of the country.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -25.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) There is currently a social media post circulating, urging public sector employees and officers of all levels to join a union under the name “National People’s Power Public Service Union.”... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -23.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was presented before the Fort Magistrate’s Court today (23) and was remanded until October 30.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -23.Oct.2024, 10.40 pm) The Institute of Democratic Reforms and Electoral Studies has issued a statement urging voters to reject candidates who resort to manipulative tactics for electoral advantage. The full statement... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.Oct.2024, 7.30 pm) In a world where car companies are shelling out billions in slick, shiny ads, desperate to steal Tesla’s market share, there’s one thing they forgot: Tesla doesn’t even bother spending on marketing... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -22.Oct.2024, 7.45 pm) A special writer reports on the release of a so-called “secret report” related to the Easter Sunday attacks by Gammanpila, a defeated, ultra-nationalist political figure. This report, according to Gammanpila... Read more >>
-By A Staff writer
(Lanka-e-News -21.Oct.2024, 7.45 pm) In recent developments, Udaya Gammanpila, a high-profile Sri Lankan politician, is reportedly demanding the removal of Ravi Seneviratne, the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -21.Oct.2024, 4.40 pm) The government has announced that no official privileges previously enjoyed by former Presidents have been revoked. In a statement issued under... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -18.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) It has been revealed that Janaka Ranawaka, the former mayor of Kotte, is involved in a land grabbing scheme by forging fake documents. Sudath Wijayaratne, the former executive engineer of the Kotte Municipal Council.. Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.Oct.2024, 11.30 pm) The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today rejected, for the second time, the request to release on bail Arjun Aloysius, a director of W. M. Mendis & Company, and another individual. They are serving a six-month... Read more >>
-By Anubhavananda
(Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2024, 9.15 pm) It was a special day for the Haralson family living in Twain Harte, California. News of Harini Amarasuriya, the daughter of Patricia Haralson, being appointed Prime Minister of Sri Lanka was spreading worldwide.... Read more >>
-Written by Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2024, 9.00 pm) Lanka e News has reported an unusual activity being conducted by the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA), a state institution notorious for corruption in recent times. The process of preparing and... Read more >>
-By Renuka Damayanthi
(Lanka-e-News -16.Oct.2024, 8.55 pm) A state intelligence officer was reportedly hospitalized after being assaulted by a group of hotel employees in Kotmale. The incident occurred when the officer inquired about a charge of Rs. 50 for a simple snack.... Read more >>
-By Dhanu Ramawikrama
(Lanka-e-News -14.Oct.2024, 10.45 pm) After the overthrow of the corrupt government, nearly 50 prominent political figures, including three former presidents, have decided to step away from politics and not contest the general elections. While it is certa Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -14.Oct.2024, 9.20 pm) In a rather bizarre turn of events, SJB leader Sajith Premadasa found himself in a phone conversation that left him fuming — and possibly questioning the nature of time itself... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.40 pm) A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on immigration, signed between Sri Lanka and the Maldives by Ali Sabri, has sparked significant concern among Sri Lankan citizens,... Read more >>
-Written by a group of officials serving in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.15 pm) ⋆ Investigate the fraudulent individual named Maxwell Keegal in the staff of Ms. Aruni Wijewardene, recently reappointed as the Foreign Secretary. His salaries and foreign travel payments are illegal, Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -13.Oct.2024, 9.15 pm) The process of accepting nominations for the upcoming General Election, which concluded Friday, has resulted in the approval of 690 nomination papers submitted by major parties and... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.Oct.2024, 9.45 pm) In a surprising twist of political drama, Ranjan Ramanayake, the outspoken Sri Lankan actor-turned-politician, is back in the headlines. Known for his controversial remarks and legal troubles that led to the loss of hi Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -10.Oct.2024, 6.00 pm) The Ilangai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) party is reportedly on the brink of a major split as tensions between senior leaders continue to escalate ahead of the upcoming general election. Key figures, including Mavai Senat Read more >>
-By a Special Reporter
(Lanka-e-News -09.Oct.2024, 4.45 pm) A petition has been submitted to the Supreme Court, requesting a travel ban against former Excise Commissioner General M.J. Gunasiri and a group of officials, citing information that they are planning to leave the cou Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -09.Oct.2024, 4.30 pm) The new government has decided to immediately terminate the services of the corrupt former Excise Commissioner General M.J. Gunasiri, following multiple exposés by Lanka E News. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Oct.2024, 10.00 pm) In a shocking revelation, former Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has admitted to protecting politician Imtiaz Bakir Makar from a criminal investigation into what has been described as the largest VAT scam... Read more >>
-Written by a special correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -07.Oct.2024, 10.15 pm) In recent days, several reports have surfaced in newspapers and social media revealing the political interference in Sri Lanka’s Foreign Service appointments. Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has stated.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -06.Oct.2024, 5.35 pm) Milinda Moragoda, a former Sri Lankan diplomat and current head of the Colombo-based Pathfinder Foundation, is facing mounting pressure from the international community to settle a substantial loan... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -05.Oct.2024, 5.40 pm) Erik Solheim, the former climate change advisor to Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, finds himself at the center of scrutiny as questions arise about his contributions to the island’s battle against.... Read more >>
-By Sampath Dillimuni
(Lanka-e-News -05.Oct.2024, 5.35 pm) Under letter No. D/HRM/ADM/1793/2024 dated 2024.10.03, Acting Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasuriya has appointed Police Officer T.M.A.J. Rodrigo as Director of the Public Peace and... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -05.Oct.2024, 5.20 pm) A brawl broke out at the Colombo Book Fair, held at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall premises, where a security officer at the stall belonging to the Sarasavi Bookshop... Read more >>
-Written by Sunanda Deshapriya
(Lanka-e-News -03.Oct.2024, 8.00 pm) High-level sources indicate that the Easter Sunday attack investigation cannot be restarted unless the officials appointed to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) under Ranil Rajapaksa and Tiran Alles are.... Read more >>
-By Dinusha Senaviratne
(Lanka-e-News -02.Oct.2024, 11.00 pm) It has been reported that investigations are currently underway by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption against Jagath Wasantha Disanayake, the former Chairman... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -02.Oct.2024, 10.45 pm) Former Secretary of the Ministry of Public Security, Viyani Gunathilaka, arrived at the Department of Immigration and Emigration 30th Sep. at 10:15 a.m. and obtained a new passport within an hour.... Read more >>
-A report by the special correspondent of LeN, Suhurupaya
(Lanka-e-News -30.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) Following the Supreme Court’s order to imprison Harsha Ilukpitiya, the former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, for contempt of court, it has been reported that P.V. Gunathilaka, alias Viyani Gunathil Read more >>
-Written by former Colombo, Ratnapura, and Ampara Government Agent, Sunil Kannangara
(Lanka-e-News -29.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) Galle Face Green in Colombo has historically been a place of significant discussion for various reasons. Though many may not know it today, in the past, what we now call Galle Face was not a part of the city of Colomb Read more >>
-Reported by Riyadh Collective
(Lanka-e-News -29.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Over the past few years, it has been observed that the ambassadors, officials, and staff working at Sri Lankan embassies abroad have operated as if they were beyond the reach of the Sri Lankan government.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -28.Sep.2024, 9.00 pm) In the wake of a significant electoral victory among the Tamil population in the North and East, Sajith Premadasa, leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), is facing backlash for not appointing a Tamil individual... Read more >>
-Written by a Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) stands out as one of the most corrupt institutions in the public sector, a fact not only acknowledged by the people but also by the government’s audit department.... Read more >>
-Written by Renuka Damayanthi
(Lanka-e-News -27.Sep.2024, 11.10 pm) Egg prices, which had risen to Rs. 65-70 in the past, are now available to consumers at Rs. 30, including transportation costs. Sarath Rathnayake, the chairman of the All Ceylon Egg Producers Association,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -26.Sep.2024, 11.10 pm) A message recorded by a Muslim voter named Insaf Idris from Ratnapura is going viral, in which he sharply criticizes Muslim political leaders for being out of touch with the general Muslim population. Although... Read more >>
-By Soldier Buddy
(Lanka-e-News -25.Sep.2024, 11.15 pm) It goes without saying that a Secretary of Defense is responsible for national security, accountable to the Commander-in-Chief, the sitting government, and the people. Kamal Gune, however, neglected this critical role Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -25.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) The Supreme Court today ordered the remand of Immigration and Emigration Controller General Harsha Ilukpitiya until the conclusion of the trial on charges of contempt of court.... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -24.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Sajith Premadasa, known as the "most successful loser" for leading his party to defeat in three major elections, has stated that the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) organizers who met today have unanimously Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -23.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) Following the appointment of Anura Dissanayake as the new President, several key appointments have been made. Among them, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumara has been appointed as the... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -23.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retired) WWV, RWP and 2 bars, RSP and bar, USP, MMSc (Strat Stu- China), MSc (Def Stu) in Mgt, MSc (Def & Strat Stu), fndu (China), psc, has been appointed as the... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -20.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) With the potential victory of National People's Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake in the upcoming election, a wave of high-profile political figures and their families are reportedly fleeing Sri Lanka.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Sep.2024, 11.25 pm) In the run-up to Sri Lanka’s crucial elections, concerns have emerged regarding the activities of the Pathfinder Foundation, a think tank established by Milinda Moragoda. Allegations suggest that the institute... Read more >>
-Written by Shantha Jayaratne
(Lanka-e-News -19.Sep.2024, 11.40 pm) Just like us who live in Sri Lanka, Sri Lankans abroad are also keenly watching what the first-term agenda of the new president, who will be elected on September 21, will be.... Read more >>
-By Nimalan, Tamil Political Leader
(Lanka-e-News -19.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) The Tamils in the North-East, particularly in the Eastern Province, have long been striving for the development of their region. With support from the Tamil diaspora and potential investment from India and other inter Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -18.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) A civil organization has lodged a complaint today (18th) with the Financial Crimes Investigation Division against Nishantha Dias, the financial controller of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), alleging that he ha Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -18.Sep.2024, 11.10 pm) 01). You don't see the one who looted the Central Bank! 02). You don't see the one who committed the VAT fraud!... Read more >>
-By Ghoshaka Putra
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.45 pm) We have traveled a long journey, overcoming various obstacles such as criticism, repression, and threats, making significant sacrifices. We are now nearing an important junction, with signs suggesting that one crucial Read more >>
-By a Senior Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.40 pm) President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allegedly allowed Limansa Tillakaratne, daughter of cricketer Tillakaratne Dilshan, to be included in the Sri Lankan Under-19 Women’s Cricket Team through an unlawful process.... Read more >>
-Written by a Special Contributor
(Lanka-e-News -17.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) You may recall the remarkable inscriptions once found on bus chassis during a certain era: "This chassis was made at the Werahera Central Workshop." The hardworking Werahera Central Workshop began to cry out... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -16.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) A group of minority political analysts is challenging prominent leaders such as Rauf Hakim, the leader of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress, M. A. Sumanthiran, Rasamanikkam Shanakian, and Rishad Bathiudeen to prove.... Read more >>
-By Sathi Panawenna
(Lanka-e-News -15.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) Although Sajith Premadasa often shouts loudly from the stage, he is utterly afraid of engaging in debates. In the past, Sajith had this challenge when Ranil Wickremesinghe assigned Nalin and Harsha to engage in a deba Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -15.Sep.2024, 10.45 pm) The National People’s Power (NPP) is emerging as a non-traditional political party in Sri Lanka, promising to reform a deeply corrupt political system. For decades, the country has been plagued by systemic issues... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -14.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) In recent developments, a Maldivian national, Fathmath Nuha Haroon, has been accused of spreading false allegations of domestic violence against her Sri Lankan ex-husband, causing significant diplomatic tensions... Read more >>
-By Dinusha Senaviratha
(Lanka-e-News -13.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Think for a moment… even though I say a moment, this is a revelation worth pondering a thousand times over before making a rash decision. Are we handing over our country to a mentally ill person? Read more >>
-By LeN Judicial Report Service
(Lanka-e-News -12.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was in remand custody over a scam involving the administration of contaminated immunoglobulin instead of the correct immunoglobulin vaccine to patients,... Read more >>
-Written by Sunil Gamini Jayalathge
(Lanka-e-News -12.Sep.2024, 10.45 pm) Under the theme "The Futurist Movement of Art for Revival", a program by the National People's Force regarding artists was launched on the 8th at Rajagiriya. It was a joyous occasion to see a large number of artists f Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -11.Sep.2024, 7.30 pm) Anura Kumara Dissanayake, leader of the National People's Power (NPP) party, has outlined an ambitious plan to uplift the living standards of Sri Lankan citizens, focusing on cutting government waste... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -10.Sep.2024, 10.15 pm) Since people keep saying that the NPP (National People’s Power) has no experience, I felt it necessary to point this out. Let’s see what kind of experience those who claim to have experience actually possess... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -09.Sep.2024, 10.45 pm) For 76 years, Sri Lankans have predominantly voted for traditional political parties such as the United National Party (UNP) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP). Unfortunately, these parties have repeatedly... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Sep.2024, 11.30 pm) UNP leader and independent presidential candidate Ranil Wickremesinghe recently stated in Jaffna that Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People's Power (NPP) and a... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -06.Sep.2024, 11.00 pm) Concerns have surfaced about India’s alleged support for Sri Lankan presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa, with figures like Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar, National Security Advisor Ajit Doval, and Indian... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -04.Sep.2024, 10.30 pm) Sajith Premadasa, a key presidential candidate, has made a significant election pledge to the Tamil community, promising to fully implement the 13th Amendment and merge the Northern and Eastern Provinces.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -03.Sep.2024, 9.00 pm) Controversy has erupted within Sri Lanka’s political landscape as allegations surface against SJB MP Mujibur Rahman Marikkar, who is accused of betraying his party by seeking personal favors from President Ranil.... Read more >>
-By Political Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -02.Sep.2024, 10.00 pm) Tensions are escalating within the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) party as reports emerge suggesting that prominent party member M.A. Sumanthiran has unilaterally decided to back Opposition Leader Sajith Premadas Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -01.Sep.2024, 4.30 pm) In recent developments, the credibility of Dr. Harsha De Silva, a prominent figure within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and its chief economic policy advisor, has come under intense scrutiny.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -31.Aug.2024, 9.00 pm) Sri Lankan politicians have long enjoyed a lavish lifestyle funded by taxpayers, raising serious concerns about the country's financial accountability, especially given its current economic struggles. These politicians Read more >>
-Renewal of UN Human Rights Council Mandate Crucial to Counter Impunity, Abuse
(Lanka-e-News -30.Aug.2024, 11.45 pm) The Sri Lankan government continues to persecute the families of victims of enforced disappearance who seek to enforce their rights, Human Rights Watch said today. Security forces persistently harass families... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -27.Aug.2024, 6.45 pm) The claim surrounding Jalani Premadasa, wife of Sajith Premadasa, and her alleged involvement in high-class prostitution through her business, Jaal Saloon, is a serious accusation that demands careful scrutiny.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -22.Aug.2024, 9.10 pm) Hirunika Premachandra, the daughter of the late Bharatha Lakshman Premachandra, faces a troubling dilemma within the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Her father, a respected trade unionist and politician, was brutally.... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -20.Aug.2024, 10.30 pm) Sri Lankan politics is currently abuzz with questions surrounding the qualifications and capabilities of opposition leader Sajith Premadasa. Amid growing concerns, many are questioning whether.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.Aug.2024, 10.30 pm) There is a growing need for accountability and transparency within the Sri Lankan police and judiciary, especially given the rising concerns regarding extrajudicial killings, kidnappings, and illegal activities allege Read more >>
-Shocking Reveal By A.S. Dasanayake
(Lanka-e-News -12.Aug.2024, 10.00 pm) Mr. Lakshaman Kadirgamar who was the foreign minister during the rule of former president Mrs. Chandrika Bandaranayake, was assassinated at night on the 12th of August 2005. It was on a day like today. While he wa... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -09.Aug.2024, 11.00 pm) Rishad Bathiudeen, leader of the All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC), is a controversial figure in Sri Lankan politics. With a limited voter base of less than 50,000, Bathiudeen has been accused of attempting to sell hi Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -08.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) Former Member of Parliament P. Ariyanethran has been nominated as the Tamil Common Candidate for the upcoming presidential election in Sri Lanka. The announcement was made at an event in Jaffna. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -01.Aug.2024, 11.30 pm) In a surprising political maneuver, Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa and Namal Rajapaksha, son of the founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), engaged in secret talks aimed at impeaching... Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -31.July.2024, 9.35 pm) “If you do not change direction, you may end up where you are heading.” ~Lao Tzu - It is dull in the wee hours of the morning. The delight of the morning rays penetrating the foggy landscape.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -28.July.2024, 12.45 pm) In a shocking revelation, sources have indicated that the Ranil camp has orchestrated plans to rig the upcoming Presidential Election. Reports suggest that fake ballot papers are being prepared under the direction of Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -26.July.2024, 3.40 pm) The Sri Lankan Cabinet risks facing charges of contempt of court if it is found to be deliberately delaying the appointment of a new Inspector General of Police (IGP), following a recent Supreme Court decision.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -24.July.2024, 3.20 pm) Startling evidence has surfaced pointing to substantial monetary bribes exchanged to ensure Ranil Wickremesinghe's election as President of Sri Lanka. Video footage has captured discussions involving Ranil's handler. Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -22.July.2024, 11.30 pm) Kamala Harris, First Asian African Vice President, Poised to Run for President in 2024. Kamala Harris, the first Asian African vice president of the United States, is set to make history again... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -18.July.2024, 11.15 pm) Recent discussions around the potential appointment of Imthiaz Bakeer Markar as Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Party have reignited historical controversies, drawing criticism from various quarters,... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -17.July.2024, 6.15 pm) It is reported that a mass grave has been found in an excavation inside the port of Colombo. A pillar for the construction of an air route leading to the port city... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -16.July.2024, 11.00 PM) The National People's Power (NPP) party is currently leading the race for the Sri Lankan presidential election, according to a new survey conducted by the European Union. The survey results indicate a significant... Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -12.July.2024, 10.15 PM) “I dream of painting and then I paint my dream.” ~Vincent Van Gogh - Sometimes it's too optimistic to set your expectations too high. It pays when your opponents could be held to the same tier.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -09.July.2024, 11.30 PM) In April 2022, Sri Lanka faced an unprecedented economic crisis, culminating in the country's first sovereign default since its independence in 1948. The crisis exposed deep-rooted structural issues, rampant corrupti Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -02.July.2024, 11.45 PM) Introduction - The tragic death of Sri Lankan Naval officer Priyantha Rathnayake has drawn significant attention to the ongoing maritime... Read more >>
-By A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -30.June.2024, 11.30 PM) A planned convention by the Bohra community in Colombo has ignited a firestorm of controversy amid allegations that it will involve the illegal practice of Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) on 300 underage girls... Read more >>
-By A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.June.2024, 11.30 PM) In a strategic move ahead of the upcoming Presidential elections, Australian election pundit has advised Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickramasinghe to establish a National Unity Government. This recommendation comes.. Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -29.June.2024, 10.30 PM) A growing discontent among young administrative officers in Sri Lanka has led to calls for the formation of a new trade union, as frustrations mount over the perceived inefficacy and self-serving nature of the... Read more >>
-By A Staff Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -28.June.2024, 11.00 PM) At the Conference Marking the 70th Anniversary of the Five Principles of Peaceful Coexistence, President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China announced eight significant measures to bolster cooperation with t Read more >>
-By Desmond Mallikarchchi -Former Prof. of Philosophy
(Lanka-e-News -25.June.2024, 9.20 PM) The IMF is not a sympathetic benefactor of poor countries. Instead of being ‘a friend in need’ or savior, the IMF’s behavior can be classified as predatory.... Read more >>
-United National Front Leader Patali Champika Ranawaka Claims
(Lanka-e-News -22.June.2024, 9.10 PM) United National Front Leader and Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has alleged that ten business associates of former and current ministers, as well as politicians, have defaulted on loan payments amountin Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -20.June.2024, 11.00 PM) In a bold move, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has proposed the appointment of a parliamentary select committee to examine a recent Supreme Court judgment, accusing the apex court of engaging in "judicial cannibalis Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -18.June.2024, 11.30 PM) “Travel makes one modest. You see what a tiny place you occupy in the world.” ~Gustav Flaubert In comparison to the other politicians in Sri Lanka today, Anura Kumara Dissanayake (AKD) was not very well known... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -17.June.2024, 5.30 PM) Colombo, Sri Lanka - The Catholic Church in Sri Lanka has raised critical questions about whether the current Foreign Minister, Ali Sabri, met with Easter Sunday attacker Zahran Hashim and counter-terrorism expert... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -11.June.2024, 11.20 PM) The recent decision to raise the minimum daily wage of tea pluckers in Sri Lanka from 700 LKR to 1,700 LKR has sparked a heated debate, reminiscent of the controversial organic fertiliser policy implemented by the fo Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -03.June.2024, 10.30 PM) Puwakpitiya, Avissawella - In the wake of devastating floods that have ravaged the region, Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardhana faced severe criticism from distressed residents in his local constituency.... Read more >>
-By A Staff Writer
(Lanka-e-News -31.May.2024, 9.30 PM) An intriguing tale from United National Party (UNP) circles about Sajith Premadasa dates back to May 1993. His father, President Ranasinghe Premadasa, had just been assassinated in a brutal suicide bomb explosion... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -27.May.2024, 8.00 PM) In a troubling turn of events, Nadeesh Perera, a Sri Lankan national, found his travel plans to visit his young daughter in the Maldives abruptly thwarted due to allegations from his ex-wife, Fathmath Nuha Haroon, a Ma Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -25.May.2024, 8.15 PM) "You are destined to fly, but that cocoon has to go." -Nelle Morton -It is quite difficult, if not impossible, to forecast the ultimate results of an election. Even in 1956 in which year... Read more >>
-Amnesty International from Mullivaikkal
(Lanka-e-News -18.May.2024, 10.30 PM) Speaking at a commemoration marking the 15th anniversary of the end of Sri Lanka’s internal armed conflict on 18 May 2009, which culminated in the brutal Mullivaikkal offensive where countless civilian lives were lost Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -17.May.2024, 11.40 PM) In a recent turn of events, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe intervened to prevent Foreign Minister Ali Sabry from summoning the Indian High Commissioner. The issue at hand was a public address by... Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -05.May.2024, 9.15 PM) “Don't ask for a light load, but rather ask for a strong back.” ~Anonymous - Everyone expects Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the leader of the National People's Power (NPP), to play the game. Ranil Wickremasinghe, Sajith Pr Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -02.May.2024, 8.20 PM) The High Commission of India in Colombo has issued a statement in response to media inquiries regarding Indian companies (Indian Global Processing Ltd) taking over visa issuance at Katunayake... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -29.April.2024, 6.45 PM) In the realm of political discourse in Sri Lanka, the anticipation of a public debate between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been brewing. However, recent... Read more >>
-By Russell Hewawasam
(Lanka-e-News -23.April.2024, 6.15 PM) It is five years since Sri Lanka’s Easter Sunday attacks of 2019. On April 21, 2019, a series of suicide bombs ripped through two Catholic Churches in the Western Province, a Christian Church... Read more >>
(Lanka-e-News -19.April.2024, 1.50 PM) Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) filed a Fundamental Rights Application (SCFR/ 99/2024) at the Supreme Court on April 16th, highlighting the serious ramifications on the health sector and the general publi Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -17.April.2024, 5.50 PM) “They said this day would never come...” ~Barack Obama's Iowa Caucus victory speech Jan 3, 2008- Both the United National Party (UNP) led by Ranil Wickremasinghe and the Samagi Jana Balavegaya... Read more >>
-A statement by 165 academics of the university system
(Lanka-e-News -15.April.2024, 10.50 PM) We are in the midst of an existentially threatening economic crisis. With an ever-increasing debt burden and low economic prospects, we continue to grapple with uncertain economic futures and related social and poli Read more >>
By Se. Piyawardena.
(Lanka-e-News -13.April.2024, 8.50 PM) Rajapakse Pathirage Dimantha Lakmal, who was an air force corporal and a rugby player, was killed in police firing at Padukka, Angamu on April 8. Web media has reported based on Air Force information that 33-year-old Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -04.April.2024, 10.20 PM) “For the most part people are not curious except about themselves.” ~John Steinbeck Within a matter of eight years, Donald Trump who was once considered as a business tycoon.. Read more >>
-By Virgil
(Lanka-e-News -29.March.2024, 5.25 PM) “To grow up requires a whole life but to become old one night is enough” ~Ignazio Silone Sri Lankan voter has many alternatives; his allegiance to the status quo seems to be... Read more >>
- By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -24.March.2024, 5.15 PM) During the second review of Sri Lanka's $3 billion, 4-year loan program with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), officials from various sectors engaged in discussions with the IMF mission. Peter Breuer, the IMF Se Read more >>
-Australian Political Strategist advised Ranil to held Presidential elections first
(Lanka-e-News -17.March.2024, 11.00 PM) President Ranil of Sri Lanka finds himself at a critical juncture, facing mounting political challenges following the recent setback of his political party, the United National Party (UNP), and the New Alliance esta Read more >>
-By Sunanda Deshapriya
(Lanka-e-News -16.March.2024, 9.45 PM) 1. Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (GR) released his first book “The Conspiracy to Oust Me from Presidency- How internationally sponsored regime change made a mockery of Democracy... Read more >>
-India's Missile Tests and the Shadow of Chinese Naval Intrusion:
(Lanka-e-News -14.March.2024, 10.30 PM) India expected to carry out tests of 2 nuclear-capable missiles between 11 & 16 March. Not 1st instance of a Chinese ship entering Indian Ocean Region just before Indian missile tests. As tensions escalate in the In Read more >>
-By Sunanda Deshapriya.
(Lanka-e-News -11.March.2024, 9.00 PM) Former Sri Lanka President Gotabaya Rajapaksa (GR) released his first book “The Conspiracy to Oust Me from Presidency- How internationally sponsored regime change made a mockery of Democracy in Sri Lanka” on... Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -07.March.2024, 10.35 PM) Sri Lanka has found itself at the centre of a brewing geopolitical storm as it grapples with the contentious issue of allowing foreign research vessels into its territorial waters. The decision to impose a one-year Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -05.March.2024, 10.00 PM) In a startling revelation, the Sri Lankan Police Inspector General has uncovered a clandestine operation orchestrated by the Indian Intelligence Agency - RAW, aiming to unleash bomb blasts in the heart of Colombo an Read more >>
-By A Special Correspondent
(Lanka-e-News -01.March.2024, 10.30 PM) The Pathfinder Foundation, established in 2008 under the leadership of its Founder, Milinda Moragoda, aimed to become one of Sri Lanka's leading independent policy research and advocacy organizations. However, recen Read more >>
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