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Injunction preventing Maithripala from functioning as SLFP chairman extended
The Colombo District Court ordered for the interim injunction issued preventing former President Maithripala Sirisena from functioning as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) to be extended until May 29.
This order was…
Man arrested with smuggled cigarettes worth Rs. 500,000 at BIA
The Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake have seized a large consignment of smuggled cigarettes, valued at around Rs. 500,000 along with a suspect.
The arrested suspect has…
State Minister Diana Gamage loses MP seat
The Supreme Court on Wednesday (May 08) declared that State Minister Diana Gamage is not legally qualified to hold a parliamentary seat.
Accordingly, delivering its verdict today, the three-judge Supreme Court bench decided that State…
Statement made by the Defence Secretary cautioning war veterans not to get duped by illegal foreign…
The Ministry of Defence has learned that a number of retired war veterans who had immensely
devoted their lives to defend the country during the 30 – year long terrorist war have got caught
to a scheme by some illegal foreign job agents…
IFC Regional Vice President signals support for Sri Lanka’s reforms and growth agenda
Concluding a two-day visit, IFC’s Vice President for Asia Pacific, Riccardo Puliti, signaled IFC’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s ongoing reforms and growth agenda, while emphasizing the importance of private sector-led development…
Sri Lanka’s official reserves up to USD 5.43 bn in April
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 9.6% to USD 5.43 billion in April 2024, compared to USD 4.96 billion in March 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).
However, this includes proceeds from the swap with…
Sri Lanka to retain existing visa fee; Immigration Dept. to handle issuing visas
It was decided at the Cabinet meeting held Yesterday (06) to maintain the existing US $50 fee for a 30-day visa for foreigners visiting Sri Lanka, the President’s Media Division reported.
Furthermore, it was confirmed that the free visa…
High Court to deliver decision on Cabraal’s plea on May 31
The Colombo High Court today announced that it will deliver its decision on May 31 concerning the plea filed by four defendants, including former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal, seeking the dismissal of the case filed against…
Prices of Fried Rice and Kottu reduced
The All-Ceylon Restaurant Owners’ Association has decided to reduce the prices of multiple food items including Kottu, Fried Rice and short eats effective from today (03).
President of the association Harshana Rukshan stated that…
Minister signs regulation to depoliticise Sri Lanka’s sports
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has signed a regulation today (03) in a move to depoliticise sports in Sri Lanka.
The regulation empowers the Director General of Sports to take action on 73 National Sports Associations, when necessary,…