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The prison population has surged to 41,000, exceeding the system's capacity of 11,000 inmates, he told reporters,
President also blames certain bank managers for the illegal dollar outflow
Opposition MPs argued that the present need is direct help in forensics from international entities
"Likely to be viewed by the public as a blatant attempt to interfere with the judiciary"
"If a perception is created that there is court packing, bench fixing, it's not good for the country.
Enabling remote evidence either upon the request of parties or on the court's own motion.
Remedies proposed by Supreme Court
Courts are compelled to keep the seized vehicles until legal cases are over under the current law
Bill's procurement provisions violate sovereignty of people right to equal protection of the law: TISL
India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India
Cabinet, health officials, companies involved in supply of Human-IG, Customs, Police, CIABOC, among 66 respondent
McDonald's outlets have been closed since the court order which is effective till April 4
Sirisena said he can reveal the plotter behind Easter Sunday attack if a court requests
Certain courts be allowed to conduct proceedings in English
BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief
Sri Lanka must digitise legal system, expedite court cases to attract investors, minister of foreign affairs says
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| US Dollar | 331.7485 | 330.8514 |
| UK Pound | 443.7468 | 438.3450 |
| Euro | 372.5204 | 371.0168 |
| Yen | 2.0969 | 2.0916 |
| Aus Dollar | 233.0533 | 231.1659 |
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| Indian Rupee | 3.4948 | 3.4202 |
| Korean Won | 0.2499 | 0.2479 |
| Oman Rial | 861.6397 | 859.3320 |
| Saudi Riyal | 88.4403 | 88.0955 |
| UAE Dirham | 90.3209 | 90.0766 |
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| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
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| 3-yr bond | 9.24 | 9.25 |
| 5-yr bond | 9.82 | 9.56 |
| 8-yr bond | 10.50 | 10.48 |
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Two more petitions were filed at the Supreme Court against the proposed Online Safety Bill
Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court gave leave to proceed on a case filed against a presidential pardon given to Gnanasara Thero
The new Commercial High Court will ensure expeditious disposal of the existing backlog of commercial matters
An identification parade is to be held at the Colombo Magistrate's Court on 18 September, lawyers said.
Catholic Church leaders have expressed their dissatisfaction over the Easter Sunday probe.
Sri Lanka established an arbitration center in 2020
Sri Lanka has witnessed two worst marine disasters within nine months since 2020 September
Another anti-government protest planned for October 2 by apolitical, political activists
Protests have been suppressed by arrests, intimidation by police, protesters say,
Cabraal kept the exchange rate artificially steady while spending reserves for foreign debt repayment.
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