Skip to content
Friday, May 1, 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

Category: The World

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

China and Australia: Frenemies who need each other

China and Australia are proof that governments do not have to like each other to do business. When Anthony Albanese…

byCeylon Independent05/11/202305/11/2023
Thai cave rescue: Duangphet Phromthep killed himself at school in UK
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Thai cave rescue: Duangphet Phromthep killed himself at school in UK

The captain of the Thai football team trapped in a cave for several days in 2018, took his own life while…

byCeylon Independent31/10/2023
White Island: Company found guilty over NZ volcano disaster
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

White Island: Company found guilty over NZ volcano disaster

A company in New Zealand has been found guilty of not “minimising risk” to 22 people who died in the…

byCeylon Independent31/10/2023
Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Mike Pence: Former US Vice President withdraws from 2024 presidential race

Former US Vice President Mike Pence has withdrawn from the 2024 presidential race, saying “this is not my time”. He…

byCeylon Independent29/10/2023
Why Li Keqiang’s death is dangerous for Xi Jinping
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Why Li Keqiang’s death is dangerous for Xi Jinping

The death of a leader in China can usher in big changes, it did after Mao Zedong, or can lead…

byCeylon Independent29/10/2023
Li Keqiang: Ex-Chinese premier sidelined by Xi dies at 68
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Li Keqiang: Ex-Chinese premier sidelined by Xi dies at 68

Former Chinese premier Li Keqiang has died of a heart attack aged 68. State media said he died at 10…

byCeylon Independent29/10/2023
The Board of Trustees | UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

The Board of Trustees | UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture

The work of the UN Voluntary Fund for Victims of Torture is guided by the advice of an independent Board…

byCeylon Independent26/10/2023
How far would the US go to defend Israel?
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

How far would the US go to defend Israel?

The US has pledged its unwavering support to Israel and backed that up with military aid. But with the scars…

byCeylon Independent24/10/2023
Tsingtao: Video shows Chinese beer worker urinating into tank
The WorldTOP STORYWORLD

Tsingtao: Video shows Chinese beer worker urinating into tank

Chinese authorities are investigating after a viral video appeared to show a worker from Tsingtao urinating into a tank, believed…

byCeylon Independent23/10/2023
Gaganyaan: India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space
Main StoryThe WorldWORLD

Gaganyaan: India launches test flight ahead of sending man into space

India’s space agency has carried out the first in a series of tests flights ahead of its planned mission to…

byCeylon Independent21/10/2023

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 10 11 12 … 128 Next

Stock Market


Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate USD: Fri, 1 May.


Latest News


  • Sri Lankan Rupee Declines to 320 Against the US Dollar Amidst Celebrations of Rising Inflation
  • Sri Lanka Sees Inflation Surge to 5.4% in April 2026 Following Significant Increase in Fuel Costs
  • Wilson Launches South Asia’s Inaugural Flagship Store at One Galle Face
  • DFCC Bank Collaborates with NCCSL to Enhance Growth Opportunities and Market Reach for SMEs
  • Sri Lanka’s Stock Market Declines for the Week, Driven by Increased Capital Goods Activity
TOP STORY

PARLIAMENT CALLS. TREASURY SAYS “NOT TOMORROW.”

byFaraz Shauketaly 30/04/202630/04/2026
CORRUPTION / EXPOSEFEATURED

The NDB Cover-Up? How Long Did They Know?

byFaraz Shauketaly 30/04/202630/04/2026
SPORTSTOP STORY

Shammi Steps Down – But Who Takes Guard?

byFaraz Shauketaly 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESS

NDB Bank Fraud: Shanil Fernando Resigns from NDB Board

byEditor 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESSTECHNOLOGY

Lanka Data Net (LDN) is Sri Lanka’s leader in structured data collection and AI data access

byEditor 29/04/202629/04/2026
BUSINESSCORRUPTION / EXPOSEFEATURED

The Deal, The Silence and The Unknown

byFaraz Shauketaly 28/04/202628/04/2026

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.