Update: 25-year-old remanded over alleged USD 25 M illegal foreign transfer scheme
A 25-year-old resident of Wellampitiya has been remanded until October 15 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following his arrest forContinue Reading
A 25-year-old resident of Wellampitiya has been remanded until October 15 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following his arrest forContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (08) with amendments and without a vote. The legislation aims toContinue Reading
A legal delegation from Sri Lanka has arrived in Saudi Arabia to hold discussions with authorities concerning the death sentenceContinue Reading
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s economic and social development path focuses on creating economic opportunities and facilitiesContinue Reading
A vaccine for dengue fever has been made available in Australia for the first time, as holiday destinations popular withContinue Reading
High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, has invited Indian business leaders, investors and buyers to take partContinue Reading
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two toContinue Reading
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the appointment of a committee to review existing laws governing the treatment of BuddhistContinue Reading
A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting the main suspect in the Akuregoda double murder case, involving theContinue Reading
The Colombo High Court has rejected the preliminary objections raised by former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two other defendantsContinue Reading
Sixteen (16) former Cabinet Ministers have been implicated in bribery and corruption cases investigated between October 2024 and October 2026,Continue Reading
A Sri Lankan-born Buddhist monk has been sentenced to 13 years and two months in prison in Australia after beingContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake tabled a list of 50 corruption, fraud and criminal cases involving former ministers, politicians, members ofContinue Reading
Bandarawela Rest House, operated by Cluster Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a bottle ofContinue Reading
The Department of Prisons has decided not to transfer former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody,Continue Reading
The financial impact of fraudulent transactions at NDB Bank has increased to Rs. 13.6 billion, with a final audit reportContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket confirms that Mendis will lead the national Test team, with the upcoming two-match series in Pakistan markingContinue Reading
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