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Over Rs. 40 million worth of property frozen in Anuradhapura

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- Property worth over Rs. 40 million belonging to a man and his wife in the Padavi Parakramapura area of Anuradhapura was frozen for a period of 14 days. This action was taken by... Read More


Man arrested over suspected Rs. 24.8 billion offshore dollar transfer

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- A man was arrested on suspicion of transferring US dollars worth Rs. 24.8 billion to foreign accounts through six entities without importing anything, over an 11-month period si... Read More


Central Bank freezes assets of 6 companies and their directors

Sri Lanka, Sept. 23 -- The Central Bank of Sri Lanka issued freezing orders against six companies and their directors to prevent them from disposing of, transferring, or dealing with their properties ... Read More


Judicature Organisation Bill can be passed by simple majority

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Judicature Organisation Bill can be passed in Parliament by a simple majority. The Speaker said the Supreme Court informed this. Published by HT Digital Content Services wi... Read More


Parliament informed of SC ruling on Anti-Corruption Bill

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- The Speaker informed Parliament of the Supreme Court's determination on the Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill, stating that specific clauses require a special two-thirds majority i... Read More


Supreme Court rules out a referendum on 22 Amendment

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Speaker announces Supreme Court reports 22nd Constitutional Amendment is consistent with constitution The Speaker informed parliament of the Supreme Court's interpretation rega... Read More


Defendants in Easter Sunday case brought to court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Defendants, including Naufar Maulavi, are brought to court regarding the main case concerning the Easter Sunday terror attacks in 2019. The Attorney General filed the case with... Read More


Sri Lanka's passport ranked 169th globally

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Sri Lanka's passport has been ranked 169th globally, highlighting restricted international mobility when compared with numerous other countries, based on data from Passport Repo... Read More


US backs Sri Lanka's digital transformation, port modernisation

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer has discussed new US support for Sri Lanka's digital transformation, including cloud infrastructure and port modernisation, during a meetin... Read More


Three arrested after police open fire during car chase

Sri Lanka, Sept. 22 -- Three suspects, including two women, were arrested this morning (22) after a team of officers from the Giriulla Police Station gave chase to a car following information received... Read More