HRW Warns of Rights Abuses: New Anti-Terror Bill Threatens GSP+ and Civil Liberties
By Lions Roar News Political & Human Rights Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) — Human Rights Watch...
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Sri Lanka news: Scandal Rocks NIE: Unauthorized Last-Minute Edits Led to “Adult Site” Link in Grade 6 Module
By Lions Roar News Investigative Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) — A high-level investigation into the Grade...
IMF Mission to Visit Sri Lanka: Cyclone Ditwa Damage Assessment and Electricity Reforms in Focus
By Lions Roar News Economy Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) — A high-level delegation from the International...
Young Lions Roar: Sri Lanka Crush Ireland by 106 Runs in U19 World Cup Dominance
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s U19 cricket team continued...
Education Crisis: Top Official Sent on Compulsory Leave Over Grade 6 Module Controversy
By Lions Roar News Education Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Tuesday, January 20, 2026) — The Ministry of Education has taken...
SRI LANKA: Auditor General Vacancy Hits 10-Month Mark, Paralysing National Oversight
By Lions Roar News Investigative Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 19, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s primary financial watchdog, the...
“Anura Meter” Update: President Dissanayake Fulfills 10 Major Pledges by November; 9 Show No Progress
By Lions Roar News Political Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 19, 2026) — In a comprehensive audit of the...
SL Opposition minister Namal Rajapaksa Criticizes Past Governments for Failing to Place Sri Lanka on the Global Map
By Lions Roar News Political Desk KIRIBATHGODA, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 19, 2026) — Member of Parliament Namal Rajapaksa has...
SRI LANKA: Computer Literacy Surges to 38.4% in Early 2025 – Youth Lead the Digital Charge
By Lions Roar News Technology Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Monday, January 19, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s digital landscape is undergoing...
Tragedy in Haldummulla: Private Bus Driver Killed After Attempting to Close Swinging Door
By Lions Roar News Public Safety Desk HALDUMMULLA, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — A routine journey from Colombo...
Former Minister and Presidential Candidate Nandana Gunathilake Passes Away at 63
By Lions Roar News Political Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Former Cabinet Minister and veteran politician...
Sri Lanka: “You Cannot Stop Us with Repression”: Namal Rajapaksa Issues Bold Defiance in Thambuttegama
By Lions Roar News Political Desk THAMBUTTEGAMA, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — National Organizer of the Sri Lanka...
U19 World Cup: Sri Lanka Crushes Japan by 203 Runs as Viran Chamuditha Smashes 192
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk POTCHEFSTROOM, SOUTH AFRICA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Sri Lanka’s U19 stars have signaled...
“No Turning Back”: PM Harini Amarasuriya Vows to Push Forward with Education Overhaul
By Lions Roar News Education Desk PUTTALAM, SRI LANKA (Sunday, January 18, 2026) — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has...
“Quality Education Requires Infrastructure, Not Just Curriculum”: Sri Lanka PM Harini Amarasuriya Vows Long-Term Reform
By Lions Roar News Education Desk CHILAW, SRI LANKA (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has...
“From War Fears to Drug Fears”: President Anura Kumara Vows to Eradicate Narcotics in the North
By Lions Roar News Regional Desk JAFFNA, SRI LANKA (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a...
Sri Lankan Delegation Joins PM Modi at 28th Commonwealth Speakers Conference in New Delhi
By Lions Roar News Diplomatic Desk NEW DELHI / COLOMBO (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — Strengthening democratic ties and embracing...
“Transformation, Not Just Reform”: Sajith Premadasa Calls for Overhaul of Free Education
By Lions Roar News Political Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Saturday, January 17, 2026) — Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has issued...
U19 Cricket World Cup 2026 Kicks Off: Two Sri Lankan-Origin Stars Set to Represent Australia
By Lions Roar News Sports Bureau HARARE / WINDHOEK (Friday, January 16, 2026) — The global stage is set for...
ICC T20 Rankings: Wanindu Hasaranga Climbs to World No. 2 as Pathum Nissanka Slips
By Lions Roar News Sports Desk COLOMBO, SRI LANKA (Friday, January 16, 2026) — Sri Lankan spin sensation Wanindu Hasaranga...
