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Indictments filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa and ex-Navy chief Wasantha Karannagoda

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- Former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral of the Fleet Wasantha Karannagoda and Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, have been served indictmen... Read More


BASL seeks bipartisan participation in briefing on proposed extension of judges' retirement age

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for a proposed briefing for Members of Parliament on the extension of the retirement age of judges to be postponed until bipart... Read More


President arrives in Parliament.

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament a short while ago. Parliament convened at 9:30 a.m. and is currently engaged in the Question Time for Oral Answers. Th... Read More


Govt. confident of achieving US$9 billion foreign reserve target by year-end: Dy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The government is looking to diversify sources of foreign exchange and attract more foreign direct investments (FDIs) as Sri Lanka prepares to meet significant external debt obli... Read More


Attorney General files appeal against ruling in "Harak Kata" PTA Case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- The Attorney General has informed the Colombo High Court that an appeal has been filed against a recent court order holding that charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism A... Read More


USD 1 Billion Illegal Outflow Case: Businessman, four bank officers further remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- A businessman and four private bank officials who were remanded in connection with the alleged illegal transfer of more than USD 1 billion out of Sri Lanka under the guise of imp... Read More


Awareness programme held on digital signature and paperless customs declaration system

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- An awareness programme on the "Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration System", organised by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, was held yesterday morning (18) at the Cha... Read More


Book publishers warn taxes are driving authors and publishers out of industry

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Sri Lanka Book Publishers' Association has warned that taxes imposed on printed books are placing growing pressure on the publishing industry, with an estimated 50% to 60% of ... Read More


Health Ministry warns of heat-related health risks amid extreme temperatures

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- The Ministry of Health has warned that prolonged exposure to direct sunlight amid the prevailing hot weather conditions could lead to a range of heat-related illnesses and, in sev... Read More


Another petition filed challenging 22nd Amendment

Srilanka, Aug. 19 -- Civil society organisation Bahujana Balaya has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which has been presented to P... Read More