Skip to content
Wednesday, Jun 17, 2026
Ceylon Independent

Ceylon Independent

Latest news from Sri Lanka Politics Governance Corruption Human rights

  • About us
  • Autoplay scroller
  • Ceylon Independent
  • Contact us
  • Delta Flight 15 on 9/11 – DAY Brightener
  • Home New
  • Home Page
  • Home page – Blog
  • Home page – Left Sidebar
  • hp2
  • Independent.lk
  • LEGAL ISSUES
  • Magazine
  • Members
  • Page Builder
  • Progress Bars
  • Promotion Boxes
  • Provoking Thought – with FARAZ
  • Sri Lanka’s trade deficit widens for fifth consecutive month
  • Talk of the town
  • The five Central Bank Forensic Audit reports
  • Universities to reopen after vaccinating all students
  • Video test
  • weather
  • HOME
  • LOCAL
  • BUSINESS
  • ECONOMY
  • THE WORLD
    • MIDDLE EAST
  • ISSUES
    • LEGAL ISSUES
    • CORRUPTION / EXPOSE
    • EASTER TRAGEDY
  • FEATURED
    • TALK OF THE TOWN
    • TURNING POINT with FARAZ
  • EDITORIAL
  • NEWS LINE
  • ABOUT US

Author: Faraz Shauketaly

Mahinda check on issues in tourism industry after attacks
LOCAL

Mahinda check on issues in tourism industry after attacks

The Leader of the Opposition Mahinda Rajapaksa met with the representatives of associations linked to the tourism industry, at his…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva further remanded
LOCAL

Fmr DIG Nalaka de Silva further remanded

Former DIG Nalaka de Silva, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), over the alleged VIP assassination plot,…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
NTJ Colombo District Organizer further remanded
LOCAL

NTJ Colombo District Organizer further remanded

Mohamed Farouk Mohamed Fawaz, identified as the Colombo District Organizer of National Thowheed Jamath (NTJ), has been remanded further until…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
All suspects in bombings arrested or dead: acting police chief
LOCAL

All suspects in bombings arrested or dead: acting police chief

All suspected plotters and those directly linked to Easter Sunday bombings have either been arrested or are dead, the acting police…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
‘BOC – no.1 banking brand and the only Sri Lankan bank to cross Rs.50 billion brand value’
BUSINESS

‘BOC – no.1 banking brand and the only Sri Lankan bank to cross Rs.50 billion brand value’

BOC, while becoming the first bank to exceed Rs.50 billion in brand value, has retained its position as the no.1…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
University Grants Commission says no permission sought or authority given to ‘Sharia University’ to conduct degree courses
LOCALMain Story

University Grants Commission says no permission sought or authority given to ‘Sharia University’ to conduct degree courses

The University Grants Commission (UGC) emphasized that no organization has been given the authority to conduct degree courses at a…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
Two-day adjournment debate to discuss country’s current situation
LOCAL

Two-day adjournment debate to discuss country’s current situation

An adjournment debate is scheduled to be take up at the Parliament today (07) and tomorrow (08) to discuss the…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
Another training camp of bombers found in Nuwara Eliya
LOCAL

Another training camp of bombers found in Nuwara Eliya

A training camp of the National Thowheed Jamaath (NTJ) in Blackpool, Nuwara Eliya has been raided by Nuwara Eliya Police…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
Sri Lankan unable to pay fine dies in Swiss prison custody
LOCAL

Sri Lankan unable to pay fine dies in Swiss prison custody

A 42-year-old Sri Lankan man died in a detention centre in Lucerne on Friday evening. He had to spend two…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019
Cardinal requests govt. to temporarily close liquor stores in Negombo
LOCALMain Story

Cardinal requests govt. to temporarily close liquor stores in Negombo

His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has called on the government to temporarily close all liquor stores in Negombo and to…

byFaraz Shauketaly07/05/2019

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 140 141 142 … 785 Next

Stock Market


Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate USD: Wed, 17 Jun.


Latest News


  • Presentation of the National Export Development Strategy for 2026-2030 to the President
  • Sri Lanka Unveils Ambitious National Export Growth Strategy for 2026-2030
  • Sri Lanka’s Cabinet Spokesman Indicates Uncertainty Over Future of Fuel Subsidies
  • Sri Lankan Rupee Ends at 335/335.25 Against the US Dollar as Bond Yields Decline
  • Sri Lanka Seeks $200 Million from ADB to Support Cyclone Recovery Efforts
OPINIONSSPORTS

Nishan Sumanadeera: A Story of Endurance, Leadership, and Unwavering Determination

byEditor 16/06/202616/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

AI Mart: Sri Lanka’s First Dedicated AI Marketplace Marks Significant Growth in Its First Year

bySienna De Silva 15/06/202615/06/2026
WORLD

HABIBI, PALESTINE: WE ARE WITH YOU والله يا فلسطين نحن معك

byFaraz Shauketaly 11/06/202611/06/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Law Strengthens Legal Tech Leadership with Launch of AI Legal Drafting Platform

bySienna De Silva 08/06/2026
TOP STORY

BOI Speculation Puts Governance, Transparency Under Spotlight

byFaraz Shauketaly 06/06/202606/06/2026
LEGAL ISSUESNEWSTOP STORY

BOND CASE BACK ON TRACK AS SUPREME COURT BLASTS “HASTY” HIGH COURT ORDER

byFaraz Shauketaly 01/06/202601/06/2026

CEYLON INDEPENDENT

Latest news from Sri Lanka Politics Governance Corruption Human rights

EXCLUSIVE


Economy & Business

Corruption & Exposure

Easter Tragedy

Talk of the Town

PRIVACY


About us

Privacy Policy

Disclaimer

Editorial Policy

CONTACT


Editor-in-Chief:  farazcolombo@gmail.com

Advertorials: editor@independent.lk

Technical: info@independent.lk 

 Advertising: +94 77 230 0305

Copyright © 2026 Ceylon Independent | Media News by Ascendoor | Powered by WordPress.