Articles tagged with "Sri Lanka"
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Sri Lanka arrests ex-justice minister's son for alleged bribe
Sri Lankan authorities arrested Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former justice minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, over allegations that he accepted part of a $1.5 million bribe to secure the release of alleged drug kingpin Nadun Chinthaka, who remains in custody.
June 25, 2026
Sri Lanka hospital releases 22 rescued from torpedoed Iranian vessel
Sri Lanka discharges 22 Iranian sailors rescued after the warship IRIS Dena was sunk by a US submarine near its waters, while dozens remain missing, and authorities shelter other Iranian crews under international humanitarian law.
March 8, 2026
Pakistan, Sri Lanka to boost IT, trade, and industrial cooperation
A key outcome of the 13th Joint Economic Commission was the decision to establish a Joint Working Group on IT and Digital Economy, reflecting both countries' resolve to collaborate in emerging technologies and digital transformation.
January 29, 2026
Shadab, Nafay make it to Pakistan’s T20I squad for Sri Lanka series
The series is to take place at the Rangiri Dambulla International Cricket Stadium, Dambulla, from January 7 to 11.
December 28, 2025
IMF approves $206M aid to Sri Lanka after Cyclone Ditwah
The IMF approved $206 million in emergency financing for Sri Lanka to aid recovery from Cyclone Ditwah, which killed over 640 people. The funds will address humanitarian needs, economic disruptions, and support ongoing reform programs.
December 19, 2025
Sri Lanka arrests three men for burning elephant alive
Sri Lankan police arrested three men for fatally shooting and burning a wild elephant. The viral video sparked national outrage, highlighting the escalating human-wildlife conflict involving the country’s legally protected national treasure.
December 18, 2025
Sri Lanka issues landslide warnings as cyclone toll hits 618
The Disaster Management Center (DMC) says monsoon storms were adding more rain and making hillsides unstable, including the central mountainous region and the north-western midlands.
December 7, 2025
Race to get aid to Asia flood survivors as toll nears 1,200
Deadly floods across Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Thailand, and Malaysia have killed around 1,200 people and displaced over a million. Governments and aid groups race to deliver food, clean water, and supplies as devastated regions face shortages and rising prices.
December 2, 2025
Pakistan Navy rescues stranded Sri Lankan family amid deadly floods
Flood situation in Sri Lanka worsens as Pakistan Navy rescues a stranded family during HADR operations, while authorities report soaring casualties and hundreds of thousands displaced
December 1, 2025