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Sri Lanka to draft investment protection law

Will improve policy stability

November 11, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President case next hearing on Jan 28

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October 29, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka faces delay in granting free visas for 40 countries amid legal hurdles

The Supreme Court suspended the private online visa scheme in August last year

October 29, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka CIABOC probing four proceeds of crime cases

A hotel and some houses said to be owned by officials are being investigated

October 2, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka cabinet approves long-awaited animal welfare bill for parliament

The bill, when passed, will replace the outdated Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Ordinance of 1907.

Sri Lanka’s anti-graft chief asks to submit assets, liability or face legal action

Country has enacted tough law against corruption in 2023 after its bankruptcy

Sri Lanka welcomes Israel-Lebanon ceasefire

"We remain hopeful that the ceasefire will pave the way for enduring peace and stability in Lebanon and in the region,"

November 28, 2024 1 min read

Fitch puts Adani firms on rating watch on governance, Sri Lanka reviews deals

Outcome of US could reflect significantly weaker corporate governance practices of the group

November 27, 2024 7 min read

Sri Lanka in pioneering state treasure hunt

State agencies dig themselves into 30 feet deep hole

November 23, 2024 2 min read
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Adani Kenya deals cancelled after US bribery linked charges

Adani group was also due to build a transmission line in Sri Lanka in connection with it wind plant

November 22, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka President's parliament address time revised to 11.30am on Nov 21

President Dissanayake is expected to swear in a cabinet on Monday

November 17, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka CB to monitor NGOs for money laundering, terrorism financing crimes

NGOs could be misused for Money Laundering, Terrorism Financing and related crimes: CBSL

November 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka warns public to be wary of financial crimes via social media apps

CERT warned against forwarding any code, PIN, OTP, or password received via phone and social media to an external party.

November 7, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka's Lawyers Collective concerned over attempts to retain anti-terror law

Despite wide support for its repeal by parties ... successive governments have retained it after taking office

November 3, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka NPC officials say procurement shortcomings cause significant losses

Cabinet spokesman has promised to review all projects after Nov 14 general elections

October 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to review deals signed by previous govt after election

New government has promised to end corruption in the country

October 23, 2024 2 min read
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Controversial Easter Sunday committee clears Sri Lanka Ex-President

An Indian intelligence agency had provided details of the impending attack

October 23, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka checking whether it is becoming a cyber crimes hub: Minister

Easy access to tourist visas, lodging and a gullible populace could be contributing factors

October 16, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka seeks time from court to study Adani wind power deal: Minister

After the court action is over, we can take these decisions

October 15, 2024 2 min read

China says supporting Sri Lanka crackdown on cyber rackets involving nationals

Sri Lanka police arrested over 100 Chinese alleged to have involved in online financial scams

October 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka looking to fill post of corruption chief

Applications called for Director General to Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption

October 14, 2024 1 min read
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Murdu Fernando Sri Lanka's new acting Chief Justice

Supreme Court Judge Murdu Nirupa Bidushinie Fernando has been sworn in as the Acting Chief Justice

October 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka’s new govt can’t take “many actions” against past corruptions: cabinet spox

Corruption is seen as one of the key barriers for Sri Lanka's economic prosperity

October 8, 2024 2 min read

Police warn Sri Lanka property owners of renting after financial scams

Sri Lanka has seen increasing online financial scams in the four months

October 7, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Bribery Commission DG to resign as appointment challenged in Court

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October 7, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka spy chief sacked, agency returns to police control

Police Deputy Inspector General Dhammika Priyantha to replace

October 5, 2024 3 min read
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