Former India U-19 World Cup hero Manjot Kalra remains in Sri Lankan custody after a court rejected his bail plea amidst a high-profile corruption probe linked to the Lanka Premier League, following complaints of alleged match-fixing.
The Sri Lankan Navy has arrested nine Indian fishermen near Talaimannar. The arrests occurred in waters disputed by both nations.
Sri Lanka has deployed military drones to combat its worst dengue outbreak in nearly a decade. The drones are being used to tackle the spreading virulent strain of the virus across the island nation.
A clash involving Chinese nationals in Sri Lanka has brought attention to an alleged cyber fraud network, with the investigation now handed over to the Colombo Crimes Division amid ongoing regional cybercrime probes.
Sri Lanka is implementing drone technology as a novel approach to combat the spread of dengue fever. This initiative aims to control the mosquito-borne disease more effectively.
The Jaffna Kings cricket team has been terminated from the 2026 Lanka Premier League season by Sri Lanka Cricket and IPG following the arrest of a co-owner and corruption allegations. Organizers have taken operational control to ensure the tournament continues.
An EU delegation's visit to a mass grave site in Sri Lanka has sparked protests, with victims' families demanding an international investigation into the site.