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Central Bank also responsible for missing US$ 2.5 Million, Treasury Report indicates
A Treasury report has indicated that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) also bears responsibility for the disappearance of US$2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) and Member of…
‘Red’ advisory issued for strong winds and rough seas
A ‘Red’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for strong winds in sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar. The Met. Department warned that sea areas from Kankesanthurai to Kalpitiya…
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to labour rights and social justice at ILO conference
The Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando has reiterated the government’s commitment to creating a better working environment for Sri Lanka’s labour force. This was conveyed when Labour…
Man arrested over illegal sale of 3,755 cannabis-infused pills
A suspect has been arrested with 3,755 cannabis-infused ‘Madana Modaka’ pills that were allegedly prepared for sale targeting schoolchildren. Officers attached to the Nuwara Eliya Police Anti-Vice Unit arrested the suspect last afternoon…
Suresh Sallay continues hunger strike, sets conditions to end fast
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, who is receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital, is continuing the hunger strike, according to reports. Relatives and his legal…
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Fromer TMVP spokesman spills the beans to Channel 4
Fomer spokesman of the Tamil Makkal Viduthalai Pullikal (TMVP), Azad Maulana, appeared before Channel 4 and alleged…
President Ranil to visit India in July to seek closer ties
Exactly one year after political chaos and economic crisis hit Sri Lanka, President Ranil Wickremesinghe is…
President Ranil’s train journey with Diplomats
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs in collaboration with the Presidential Secretariat and the Sri Lanka Tourism…
Official Creditor Committee confirms agreement on debt treatment for Sri Lanka
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to…
Indian naval submarine and Pakistani ship visit Sri Lanka at same time
The Indian naval submarine ‘Vagir’, the latest indigenous Kalvari-class submarine of the Indian Navy, on June 19,…
Indian Navy sub to reach Colombo on Monday
The Commanding Officer of the Indian Naval submarine Commander Divakar. S will call on Commander Western Naval Area…
Indian PM Narendra Modi to face no-confidence vote in parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s government will face a no-confidence vote in parliament amid deadlock with…
Committed to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms – IMF chief tells President…
The Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva has assured the institution’s…