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US and Sri Lanka partner to enhance nuclear smuggling detection in Indian Ocean

COLOMBO, Sept. 28 -- The United States Embassy in Sri Lanka and the Sri Lanka Navy have concluded a five-day joint workshop aimed at bolstering the island nation's capabilities to detect, deter, and r... Read More


CBSL seeks cybersecurity specialist to counter online threats

COLOMBO, Sept. 28 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is seeking a cybersecurity professional to strengthen its defences against advanced cyber threats, including ransomware, phishing and sophisti... Read More


Sri Lanka India Society celebrates India's 80th Independence Day

COLOMBO, Sept. 28 -- The Sri Lanka India Society celebrated India's 80th Independence Day with a dinner at the Taj Hotel in Colombo on Sunday (27), highlighting the longstanding friendship and coopera... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses petition challenging Suresh Sallay's detention

COLOMBO, Sept. 25 -- The Supreme Court on Friday (25) dismissed a fundamental rights petition challenging the arrest and detention of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) chief Major General (Retd.... Read More


TIN Certificate mandatory for key transactions from November 1

COLOMBO, Sept. 25 -- Obtaining or presenting a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will become mandatory for a wide range of key financial and administrative transactions in Sri Lan... Read More


US, Sri Lanka strengthen maritime sanctions enforcement

COLOMBO, Sept. 25 -- More than 40 Sri Lankan officials from key government agencies and maritime security institutions received training in detecting and responding to maritime sanctions evasion in a ... Read More


Bill to tighten dog controls, eliminate rabies, presented to Parliament

COLOMBO, Sept. 25 -- A new Bill aimed at eliminating rabies in Sri Lanka through mandatory dog registration, vaccination and measures to control the dog population was presented to Parliament on Thurs... Read More


Fitch upgrade reflects progress in Sri Lanka's economic recovery, says Central Bank chief

COLOMBO, Sept. 24 -- Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, Dr Nandalal Weerasinghe, has said Fitch Ratings' upgrade of the country's sovereign credit rating reflects progress in restoring macroec... Read More


Former Krrish director remanded over alleged Rs 70 million bribe to Namal Rajapaksa

COLOMBO, Sept. 24 -- Former Krrish Group director Janaki Siriwardena was remanded until October 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court over allegations that she paid a Rs 70 million bribe to MP Nam... Read More


BASL urges conscience vote on proposed 22nd Amendment

COLOMBO, Sept. 23 -- The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has appealed to political parties to permit their Members of Parliament to exercise independent judgment and vote according to their consci... Read More