Sri Lanka

Suspicion Surrounds Death of Former Minister Nandana Gunathilaka; Family Halts Cremation, Plans Burial

Indika SuriarachchiJanuary 21, 2026

The family of former minister Nandana Gunathilaka, who passed away while receiving treatment in hospital, has raised doubts over the circumstances surrounding his death. Due to these concerns, the final arrangements scheduled for today (—) have been altered. Instead of proceeding with cremation as originally planned, the family has now decided to prepare for burial....

Nandana Gunathilaka: Did He Die Naturally or Was He Killed?

Asian TribuneJanuary 19, 2026

Udaya Gammanpila Raises Controversial Questions (Analysis / Opinion)January 18, 2026 A lengthy post published by former minister Udaya Gammanpila on his Facebook page has triggered intense debate across social media and political circles. The post raises a series of open questions regarding the death of politician Nandana Gunathilaka. Gammanpila notes that he has known Gunathilaka...

Satellite Imagery Analysis Identifies Around 4,800 Landslides After Cyclone Dithwa

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Authorities have identified approximately 4,800 landslides across Sri Lanka using satellite imagery and data analysis conducted in the aftermath of Cyclone Dithwa, the Arthur C. Clark Centre’s Director‑General Kumari Migahakotuwa said. Speaking at a media briefing today (12), Migahakotuwa said that the satellite images and geospatial data collected after the storm were analysed to produce...

National Sangha Council Demands Resignation of Minister Lalkantha

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Sri Lanka’s National Sangha Council has called for the immediate resignation of Minister Lalkantha following controversial statements made by the minister, which the council described as inappropriate and harmful to national harmony. The council emphasized that such remarks are unacceptable from a government official and have the potential to incite public unrest. The National Sangha...

IMF Targets May Be Adjusted Following Dithwa Cyclone: Central Bank Governor

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Governor, Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, has indicated that the targets agreed upon with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) may need to be revised due to the economic impact of the recent Dithwa cyclone. Speaking on Derana TV’s 360 program on Monday evening (12), Dr. Weerasinghe said that the government and the IMF...

Sri Lanka Navy Arrests Indian Fishermen for Violating Maritime Boundary Near Delft Island

Asian TribuneJanuary 13, 2026

The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested a group of Indian fishermen for illegally entering Sri Lankan territorial waters and engaging in unauthorised fishing activities, naval sources said. The fishermen were apprehended in the early hours of Monday near the coastal waters off Delft Island during a routine naval patrol. According to officials, the group had...

Sri Lanka’s Central Bank Foreign Reserves Rise to USD 6.82 Billion

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

Sri Lanka’s official foreign reserves have risen to USD 6.825 billion by the end of December 2025, according to the latest data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. This marks an increase of 13.1% compared to the reserves recorded at the end of November 2025, which stood at USD 6.034 billion. The main...

Norochcholai Power Plant Generator Restored After Maintenance

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

A temporarily decommissioned generator at the Norochcholai Power Plant has been restored following maintenance work. However, the electricity produced by the restored unit has not yet been integrated into the national grid. Authorities report that the connection is expected to be completed in the coming days. The Norochcholai facility has three operational generators capable of...

Three Killed in Early Morning Accident on Puttalam–Colombo Road In Sri Lanka

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

Three people have tragically lost their lives in an accident that occurred this morning (12th) on the Puttalam–Colombo main road, in the Mundalama Navadankulam area. Police report that the collision involved a motor vehicle and a van. Among the deceased are two women traveling in the motor vehicle and one man. Additionally, one person injured...

Court to Recall Bribery Case Against Keheliya Rambukwella and Four Others on February 13

Asian TribuneJanuary 12, 2026

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the bribery case filed against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and four others be recalled on February 13, the court ruled today (12). The case, instituted by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC), was taken up before Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal earlier today....