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Myanmar pardons 15 SL convicted fishermen

Sri Lanka, April 18 -- The 15 Sri Lankan fishermen, who were previously convicted of illegal fishing in Myanmar's territorial waters and violating Myanmar's immigration laws, have been pardoned. Accor... Read More


Eight more Lankans rescued from Myanmar cyber slave camp

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- Eight Sri Lankans rescued from the cyber slave camp in Myanmar were handed over to the Sri Lankan Embassy in Bangkok for repatriation yesterday (11). According to the Sri Lanka... Read More


SLCERT confirms cyber attack was from local internet connection

Sri Lanka, April 12 -- The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Response Team (SLCERT) has confirmed that the cyber attack on the official website of the Education Ministry originated from an internet connect... Read More


Migrant workers sent Rs. 289 Bn in first two months

Sri Lanka, March 30 -- The Sri Lankan migrant labour community abroad, which significantly contributes to the economic strengthening of Sri Lanka, has remitted Rs. 289.2 billion (equivalent to 964 mil... Read More


Insurance Regulatory Commission introduces compensation package

Sri Lanka, March 21 -- The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka has introduced an alternative system for providing compensation, subject to a maximum of Rs. 500,000, to third-party victims of ... Read More


Sri Lanka's gross official reserves stood at US$ 4,500 Mn in January

Sri Lanka, March 9 -- Sri Lanka's gross official reserves stood at US$ 4,500 million as of January this year, according to the Central Bank. About US$ 1.4 billion of the reserves is a Chinese yuan-den... Read More


Probe on Ampara Depot frauds

Sri Lanka, Feb. 16 -- An inquiry has been launched into the misconduct that occurred when the Ampara Depot resumed the operation of a bus with fake number plate, as part of the project to refurbish de... Read More


Lotus Tower records 50,000th tourist since opening

Sri Lanka, Feb. 2 -- Lotus Tower recorded 50,000 tourists in the past 16 months since its opening making it a leading tourist attraction in Sri Lanka. Nelum Kuluna Management Private Company Chief Ex... Read More