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COPF raises concerns over new export currency conversion rules

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has reviewed a recent Central Bank of Sri Lanka directive that reduces the time allowed for exporters to convert their foreign exchange ear... Read More


Sugeeshwara Bandara remanded until July 1

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's private secretary and leader of the New People's Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara, who was arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Unit (CCIB... Read More


"Reduce Inflation to 2-3%" - Ravi presents special economic proposal

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Ravi Karunanayake has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is also the Minister of Finance, Economic Stabilisation ... Read More


Ex-officials of Fisheries Corporation granted bail over alleged corruption

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Two former officials of the Ceylon Fisheries Harbours Corporation, including its former chairman, who were arrested and produced before court over allegations of causing a financ... Read More


School events without government approval not allowed, notes PM

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has emphasised that the government is making significant efforts to ensure quality education for children, and therefore, programmes that do... Read More


U.S.-SL disaster preparedness exercise strengthens emergency response coordination

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Disaster management officials from the United States and Sri Lanka came together in Galle from June 16 to 18 for a three-day workshop focused on strengthening preparedness for na... Read More


Hope continues for Rumesh Tharanga ahead of tomorrow

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Rumesh Tharanga, who is currently ranked second in the world in the javelin throw event, is set to compete in the Doha Diamond League athletics meet in Qatar tomorrow (19). A ke... Read More


'Fake doctor' in Rs. 50mn fraud case bailed

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- A woman alledged to be posing as a fake medical doctor, arrested for alledged Rs. 50 million money fraud, was released on strict bail conditions by Horana Chief Magistrate Lakmin... Read More


6 killed in 5 road incidents across the country

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Six people have died in five separate road incidents reported from different parts of the country on June 17, the Police Media Spokesperson's Office said. The incidents were rep... Read More


Suspect arrested for sharp weapon attack in Medawachchiya

Sri Lanka, June 18 -- Police in Medawachchiya have arrested a suspect involved in an incident where a salon owner was attacked with a sharp weapon after the suspect entered the shop in the Medawachchi... Read More