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Sri Lankan passport makes big jump in global rankings, Visa-Free entry to 42 countries now

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Sri Lankan passport has made a major leap and climbed five places from 96th to 91st, in the Henley Passport Index. The Sri Lankan passport jumped four spots last year as well... Read More


Chief Justice underscores need for changes to laws amidst rising public concerns

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Chief Justice Murdu Fernando has underscored the need for legal renewal amidst rising public concerns about the legal system in an evolving society. Addressing the inaugural ses... Read More


HC to consider Rajitha Senaratne's bail revision application on July 30

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Colombo High Court has ordered that the petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking a revision of the Colombo Magistrate's Court order refusing him bail, be ... Read More


Sri Lanka, Thailand discuss expanding bilateral cooperation and FTA Implementation

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- The Ambassador of the Kingdom of Thailand to Sri Lanka, Mr. Paitoon Mahapannaporn, paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of the Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, on Tuesday (22)... Read More


No decision taken to curtail vehicle imports - CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, July 23 -- Neither the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) nor the government has taken any decision to impose restrictions on vehicle imports at present, the Governor of the Central Bank of S... Read More


SL receives USD 63 bln in remittances over past decade - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The total amount of remittances received by Sri Lanka through foreign employment over the past 10 years is USD 61,147 million, Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Empl... Read More


Dy Commissioner of Inland Revenue Dept arrested for soliciting bribe granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The Colombo Magistrate's Court has granted bail to the Deputy Commissioner of the Inland Revenue Department, who was previously arrested and remanded on suspicion of soliciting a... Read More


Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to US exports: Ravi tells Govt

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- The government of Sri Lanka should grant zero-tariff access to products from the United States immediately, according to New Democratic Front (NDF) Member of Parliament Ravi Karu... Read More


Woman killed, child injured in shooting in Marawila

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 30-year-old woman is reported dead while a 10-year-old boy has been injured following a shooting incident at Maranda in Marawila, police said. Police said that an unidentified... Read More


Canadian woman arrested at BIA with 18kg of hashish

Sri Lanka, July 22 -- A 37-year-old Canadian woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for the possession of a large consignment of hashish. The suspect ar... Read More