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No-confidence motion against Speaker will not be debated on Nov 03

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The no-confidence motion submitted by the opposition against the Speaker will not be taken up for debate on the 3rd of November, says Leader of the House Minister Bimal Rathnayak... Read More


Further evidence examination in money laundering case against Yoshitha Rajapaksa fixed for November 12

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Colombo High Court ordered to call the further evidence examination of the case filed by the Attorney General against Yoshitha Rajapaksa under the Prevention of Money Launder... Read More


Court fixes date to consider revision applications of Rakhitha Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered to call for examination on February 9 three revision applications filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption... Read More


Bribery commission seeks to overturn bail in Harak Kata-related case

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has filed a revision petition with the Colombo High Court, seeking to overturn the Magistrate's Court decision ... Read More


Special probe launched into alleged corruption at Motor Traffic Department

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- A special investigation is underway to examine the computer systems and data of Sri Lanka's Department of Motor Traffic, amid allegations of long-standing corruption and irregula... Read More


Air quality declines in several areas across Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) says air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka has declined, with Jaffna, Mannar, Vavuniya, Kandy, Kegalle, Badulla, Ratnapura, Nu... Read More


Yusoof calls for inclusive investment to unlock Sri Lanka's economic potential

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- President's Special Envoy for Foreign Direct Investment and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof has said Sri Lanka has for too long failed to connect its talent and ambition w... Read More


Sri Lanka faces risk of higher inflation if global oil prices remain elevated, Central Bank Governor warns

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- Sri Lanka could experience higher inflation if global oil prices remain elevated for an extended period, Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned. Inflation, measur... Read More


Rising temperatures threaten productivity and jobs across Sri Lanka and the Maldives

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- New findings from the International Labour Organization indicate that increasing workplace temperatures and heat stress present ongoing challenges for workers, productivity level... Read More


Ceylon Chamber of Commerce urges review of anti-terror bill to protect GSP+

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for a careful review of recent draft legislation, emphasising the need to safeguard Sri Lanka's economic competitiveness, investor confi... Read More