Over 17,500 drug-related forensic reports issued in two months – Justice Minister
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara announced that 17,506 forensic reports concerning narcotics offences were issued over the past two months. The…
Politics
Sri Lankan politics news: government, parliament, elections and policy, with the regional and world politics that shape them — from Serendib News.
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Saudi coalition accuses Houthis of drone attack on Madinah
The Saudi-led coalition announced that Yemen's Houthi rebels launched an armed drone targeting an electricity distribution station in the holy city of Madinah.…
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Congress names five candidates for Bihar MLC polls; ally RJD in fray in three of them
Congress names five candidates for Bihar MLC polls, snatching divergent seats from RJD in three contests.
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Keralam Health Minister seeks more affordable care in private sector hospitals
Kerala Health Minister seeks affordable private hospital care through talks, pricing reforms, and a regulatory framework to ease costs for common people.
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Appeals Court dismisses ex-President Gotabaya's writ petition against arrest over Easter attacks probe
The Court of Appeal dismissed a writ petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order to prevent his arrest under the Prevention of…
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Assault on ex-President Ranil's security officer: Cameraman released on police bail
A television cameraman arrested over an alleged assault on a security officer of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been granted police bail. The arrest…
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Govt implementing reforms to prevent physical punishment, psychological abuse of children: PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the government is carrying out major reforms to end physical punishment and mental abuse of children. She…
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Jayawardena calls for stronger, transparent political parties at Brussels roundtable
Gampaha District Member of Parliament Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena called on European partners to support stronger party institutions, internal democracy and
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Indian ambassador meets injured flydubai pilot's family in Dubai, assures full support
The Indian ambassador to the UAE Deepak Mittal has met with the family of Captain Smith Machchar in Dubai. Machchar was injured in an altercation on board a…
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BJP intensifies protests across Keralam after attack on party’s State office, waves black flag at Minister Roji M. John
BJP intensifies protests across Kerala after attacks on its state office, waves black flags, and clashes with police.
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President pushes for removal of obstacles to revive construction sector
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed relevant state institutions to eliminate bureaucratic hurdles and financial bottlenecks impeding the…
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Vision Care Hearing Solutions Launches Hearing Ambassador Programme
Vision Care Hearing Solutions recently launched its Hearing Ambassador Programme with a special coffee session held at Tiki Bar, Shangri-La Colombo, bringing…
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DMASL Meets President Ahead Of Digital Summit Asia, Sri Lanka 2026
The Digital Marketing Association of Sri Lanka (DMASL) recently met with H.E. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to brief him on the Association’s role in Sri…
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PM warns Sri Lanka’s waste crisis is a ‘disaster waiting to happen’
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya warned that Sri Lanka’s worsening waste-management crisis, particularly the uncontrolled accumulation of plastic waste…
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Kerala High Court directs State govt. to expedite disposal of pending cases against MPs and MLAs based on District Judiciary recommendations
Kerala High Court orders expedited disposal of cases against MPs/MLAs per District Judiciary recommendations, with police process support and digital,…
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UK PM sees Iran link to UK airbase incident
British Prime Minister Andy Burnham on Wednesday said there were "strong indications" Iran was involved in suspicious activity at a UK airbase that triggered a…
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600,000 Sri Lankans still without safe housing, Minister says
Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Dr. Susil Ranasinghe revealed that around 600,000 people in Sri Lanka currently lack access to safe or…
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UN Crime Congress deepens international dialogue and strengthens partnerships to address evolving criminal threats
UN Crime Congress in Abu Dhabi 2026 advances global cooperation, AI-driven justice reforms and victim protection to tackle evolving transnational criminal…
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Parliament sets dates for 2027 Budget debate and votes
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2027, marking the presentation of the government’s Budget proposals, will take place
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Shanakiyan meets US Embassy political officer to discuss key issues in North and East
Batticaloa District Member of Parliament Shanakiyan Rasamanickam met with US Embassy Political Officer Rachel Hawkins in Batticaloa today (30) to
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UAE President and King of the Netherlands discuss bilateral ties and regional developments
UAE President and King of the Netherlands discuss strategic cooperation, UN Water Conference 2026, and efforts to boost regional security and lasting peace.
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India’s Essar Group to build ‘largest steel plant in US history’: Trump
In one of the biggest overseas bets, India’s Essar Group has planned to invest $18 billion in the United States,
