Maritime Security

The X-Press Pearl Betrayal: How State Officials and Corporate Shields Institutionalized a National Environmental Tragedy X-Press Pearl compensation controversy following the 2021 maritime disaster and plastic pollution off Sri Lanka’s western coast

X-Press Pearl compensation controversy following the 2021 maritime disaster and plastic pollution off Sri Lanka’s western coast

The X-Press Pearl Betrayal: How State Officials and Corporate Shields Institutionalized a National Environmental Tragedy

By The Morning Telegraph July 20, 2026

By Roy Denish. The X-Press Pearl compensation battle exposes disputed legal decisions, an alleged US$250 million bribe...

Sea Cucumber Smuggling Bust Nets 26 Suspects in Mannar Sea cucumber smuggling operation uncovered by the Sri Lanka Navy in Mannar

Sea cucumber smuggling operation uncovered by the Sri Lanka Navy in Mannar

Sea Cucumber Smuggling Bust Nets 26 Suspects in Mannar

By The Morning Telegraph July 10, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sea cucumber smuggling operation in Mannar leads to 26 arrests, with the Navy seizing...

Sri Lanka Moves To Track Smuggler-Exposed Boats Untitled design (84)

Untitled design (84)

Sri Lanka Moves To Track Smuggler-Exposed Boats

By The Morning Telegraph July 8, 2026

By Roy Denish. Sri Lanka fishing vessels will face tighter security scrutiny as the government moves to...