Suspect Arrested Over Rs. 24.8 Billion in Foreign Currency Transfers
The Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) has arrested a suspect in the Kotikawatta area over the alleged transfer of foreign
President Appoints Three New High Court Judges
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed three new High Court Judges from the Special Grade of the Judicial Service. The
15 Defendants in Easter Sunday Attacks Case Sentenced to Over 200 Years Each
Fifteen defendants in the Easter Sunday attacks case have been sentenced to more than 200 years of rigorous imprisonment each,
Fitch Upgrades Sri Lanka’s Credit Rating to B-
Global rating agency Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign-currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) from ‘CCC+’ to ‘B-’, while
Modi Expected to Visit Canada in December for Trade Deal
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is expected to visit Canada in December to sign a proposed trade agreement, according to
October and November Could Be Critical for Sri Lanka Amid El Niño Conditions
Meteorologists have warned that October and November could be critical months for Sri Lanka, particularly amid the risk of heavy
Electric Train Project Could Become Major Electricity Consumer, Minister Says
Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has told Parliament that the proposed electric train project will require a
Certain Passengers Exempt from Mandatory Seatbelt Rule on Expressways
According to the relevant Gazette notification, Deputy Inspector General (DIG) W.P.J. Senadheera says certain passengers travelling on expressways are exempt
Sri Lanka Plans to Ban Sale of Unpackaged Coconut Oil
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says it is taking steps to ban the sale of unpackaged coconut oil in the
Amber Advisory Issued for Heavy Rain in Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of heavy rainfall in several parts of the country. The