Skip to content
Monday, Jun 29, 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: TOP STORY

Six Sri Lankan security guards jailed for stealing Dh1.1m in Dubai
TOP STORY

Six Sri Lankan security guards jailed for stealing Dh1.1m in Dubai

A Dubai court has sentenced six Sri Lankan security guards to three years each in jail for robbing Dh 1.19…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
Petroleum trade unions say fuel shipment is on the way
TOP STORY

Petroleum trade unions say fuel shipment is on the way

Petroleum trade unions say that the fuel shipment, which was purchased from Saudi Arabia, will arrive in the country in…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
Nearly 4000 landless residents in Matara district receive land deeds
TOP STORY

Nearly 4000 landless residents in Matara district receive land deeds

The Minister of Law and Order and Southern Development Sagala Ratnayake today handed over legal deeds to nearly 4,000 families…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
Pakistan naval ship PNS Saif arrives at Sri Lanka port on a goodwill mission
TOP STORY

Pakistan naval ship PNS Saif arrives at Sri Lanka port on a goodwill mission

Sri Lanka Navy, in accordance with naval traditions, ceremonially welcomed the Pakistan Navy Ship (PNS) Saif, arrived at the Port…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
Sri Lanka Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters
TOP STORY

Sri Lanka Navy arrests 8 Indian fishermen poaching in Sri Lankan waters

Sri Lanka Navy said it has arrested eight Indian fishermen and seized their trawler this morning for allegedly crossing the…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
President’s Counsel Dappula de Livera appointed acting Attorney General
TOP STORY

President’s Counsel Dappula de Livera appointed acting Attorney General

Senior Additional Solicitor General, President’s Counsel Dappula de Livera has been appointed as the Acting Attorney General. SASG PC de…

byFaraz Shauketaly06/11/2017
Youth arrested in Kolonnawa over alleged drug possession
TOP STORY

Youth arrested in Kolonnawa over alleged drug possession

A twenty-year old was arrested in Kolonnawa today, over an alleged connection to a Heroin racket. Police said that a…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/11/2017
Methodist Church wants all to get involved in constitutional reforms to find a lasting solution
TOP STORY

Methodist Church wants all to get involved in constitutional reforms to find a lasting solution

The Methodist Church Sri Lanka expressed its appreciation to all the political parties that have remained involved in the process…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/11/2017
Sri Lanka to conduct tsunami drill today
TOP STORY

Sri Lanka to conduct tsunami drill today

The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) of Sri Lanka said today is the International Tsunami awareness day and it will conduct…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/11/2017
Matale tragedy: Body of child found today
TOP STORY

Matale tragedy: Body of child found today

Eight people were reported missing yesterday while bathing in the Thelgamuwa Oya, Matale. The body of a child who was…

byFaraz Shauketaly05/11/2017

Posts pagination

Previous 1 … 249 250 251 … 258 Next

Stock Market


Exchange Rate

Exchange Rate USD: Mon, 29 Jun.


Latest News


  • Sri Lankan Rupee Experiences 8% Decline Against US Dollar in Early 2026
  • NDB Acquires Preliminary Deloitte Findings in Fraud Inquiry
  • Government Aims for $3 Billion Export Growth in Coconut and Food & Beverage Industries
  • Ceylon Chamber of Commerce Reaffirms Leadership as Krishan Balendra is Re-elected Chairperson During Annual General Meeting
  • Colombo Set to Welcome South Asian Infrastructure Expo This July
BUSINESSTOP STORY

THE HAYCARB QUESTION

bySienna De Silva 25/06/202625/06/2026
BUSINESS

Asia Capital PLC: Distinguished Leaders Who Served Under Vijay Eswaran’s Ownership (2008–2026)

bySienna De Silva 25/06/2026
FEATURED

THE MAHINDA PARADOX

byFaraz Shauketaly 22/06/202622/06/2026
TOP STORY

The Time for Caution is Passing

byFaraz Shauketaly 22/06/202622/06/2026
ScamsTECHNOLOGY

Sigiriya AI: Sri Lanka’s Most Publicised Vaporware AI Launch

byEditor 20/06/202620/06/2026
TOP STORY

The Cabraal Question

byFaraz Shauketaly 18/06/202618/06/2026

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.