Penal Code (Amendment) Bill receives parliamentary approval
The Penal Code (Amendment) Bill (to amend Chapter 19) that is to be taken up for the Second Reading debate…
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Pathfinder inaugurates policy dialogue with Indian research foundation
The Pathfinder Foundation (PF) held its inaugural policy dialogue with the Chintan Research Foundation (CRF) of India at the Galle…
Easter Sunday terror probe: Sajith asks govt. to ensure transparency
Opposition and SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday warned Parliament that Sri Lanka’s international standing could be jeopardised following a statement…
Jail term for ex- Controller Gen. of Immigration and Emigration for defying court order
Former Controller General of Immigration and Emigration, Harsha Ilukpitiya, has been sentenced to two years imprisonment for contempt of court.…
X-Press Pearl disaster: Owners refuse to abide by SC order
Singapore headquartered X-Press Feeders has refused to abide by Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court order made in July that the company…
CEJ decries piecemeal payments to derail broader claims being pursued
In a significant development in the ongoing litigation over the environmental disaster caused by the X-Press Pearl vessel, Sea Consortium…
Over 600 kg of narcotics found as police stumble on hideout of underworld gang in Tangalle
Police investigating the detection of two container loads of crystal methamphetamine (commonly known as ICE) in the Middeniya areas, yesterday…
Speaker endorses certificate on National Audit (Amendment) Bill
Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday (22) endorsed the certificate on the National Audit (Amendment) Bill. The text of the statement…
Sri Lanka launches first Climate Resilience Revolving Fund for MSMEs
In a landmark step towards strengthening the resilience of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) against climate-induced disasters, Chrysalis, with…
First Indian service chief’s visit since signing of defence MoU
Indian Navy chief Admiral Dinesh K. Tripathi arrived here on a four-day visit, the first since India acquired controlling interests…