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Cash found in three-wheeler leads to probe into alleged US$ 1 billion forex scam

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- An investigation into an alleged foreign exchange scam involving the transfer of approximately USD 1 billion overseas without corresponding imports was launched after police disc... Read More


Namal arrives at the FCID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division. This is following a summons issued regarding an investigation. Published by H... Read More


Sri Lanka to launch digital identity project after decade-long delay

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka is preparing to issue its inaugural national digital identity this year, with nationwide rollout scheduled for completion by August 2027, unlocking a strategic digitali... Read More


Nearly 150 hospitalised with eye irritations in Jaffna

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Nearly 150 individuals suffering eye irritation due to smoke and laser beams from firecrackers during a festival in Pandathiruppu, Jaffna, were admitted to the Jaffna Teaching Ho... Read More


Compensation awarded to families of slain Negombo prison officers

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Compensation and tributes were presented today (21) at the Prisons Headquarters auditorium to the relatives and children of prison officers who lost their lives in the line of du... Read More


Sri Lanka inflation rises in July

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Sri Lanka experienced an increase in inflation during July, according to data on the consumer price index and monthly consumer inflation released by the Department of Census and ... Read More


Court orders further reports in Keheliya, former DIG corruption case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the Bribery Commission today (21) to submit further reports on November 20 regarding the case filed against former Minister ... Read More


MP Archchuna hints at final parliamentary address

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- Parliament Member Ramanathan Archchuna delivered a special statement in parliament stating that today marked his final speech in the legislature. During the address, he asked fo... Read More


DNA and photo reports submitted in Ganemulla Sanjeewa assassination case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 21 -- DNA and photo reports submitted in Ganemulla Sanjeewa assassination case DNA samples and photographs of the suspect Ishara Sewwandi, who is currently remanded, were sent to the ... Read More


AG challenges court ruling on Harak Kata case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 20 -- An appeal was submitted against the order given recently by the Colombo High Court stating that the charges filed under the Prevention of Terrorism Act against defendants, includ... Read More