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CBSL mandates conversion of residual export proceeds into Sri Lankan Rupees within 30 days

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says that every exporter of goods who receives export proceeds in Sri Lanka during any calendar month must mandatorily convert the residual amo... Read More


10 including organised crime suspects arrested with grenade, swords and 'Ice'

SriLanka, June 9 -- Ten suspects, including eight alleged members of organised criminal groups, have been arrested in the Dehiwala-Mt. Lavinia area during a special police operation. According to the... Read More


National Audit on accessibility for persons with disabilities begins

SriLanka, June 9 -- A national-level audit on accessibility and sanitation facilities in government institutions providing services to persons with disabilities commenced today (09) at the Sethsiripay... Read More


Railway Guards to launch 24-hour strike tomorrow

SriLanka, June 9 -- The Sri Lanka Railway Guards' Union stated that train services may be disrupted tomorrow (10) due to a trade union action to be carried out by railway guards. Secretary of the Uni... Read More


Govt. steps up preparedness for potential El Nino threat

SriLanka, June 9 -- Members of the Food Policy and Security Committee have discussed the measures that should be taken and the preparedness required to mitigate any potential impacts on Sri Lanka aris... Read More


PM assures govt. has expanded relief measures for Cyclone Ditwah victims

SriLanka, June 9 -- The government has implemented a comprehensive programme to assist the fishing community and micro, small, medium, and large-scale entrepreneurs affected by Cyclone Ditwah in rebui... Read More


Woman arrested for online fraud using a brand name

SriLanka, June 9 -- A woman has been arrested in connection with an incident of defrauding money by falsely using a brand name and claiming that a high income could be earned through the internet. Th... Read More


Colombo HC hands 16 year rigorous imprisonment on Sarana Gunawardena

SriLanka, June 9 -- Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena, who was found guilty on four counts of corruption charges, was sentenced to four years of rigorous imprisonment for each count by the Col... Read More


Man arrested over illegal sale of 3,755 cannabis-infused pills

SriLanka, June 9 -- 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... Read More


UNP calls for parliamentary review of Suresh Sallay's treatment

SriLanka, June 9 -- The United National Party (UNP) has raised concerns over the treatment of former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay, calling on ... Read More