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Man found dead at Sri Lanka casino hotel

Authorities are investigating the death

October 2, 2025 1 min read

Sri Lanka anti-corruption commission blocked by Treasury fiscal rule

Large numbers of complaints cannot be investigated due to lack of funds

October 2, 2025 2 min read

Sri Lanka biz chambers go to court against SVAT removal

Sri Lanka government has yet to introduce proper refunding system

October 1, 2025 3 min read

Supreme court approves stripping ex-Sri Lanka Presidents of their perks

.Court has rejected all the petitions against the bill

September 9, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka CoPF grills CB officials on oversight lapses in NDB scam

The scam marks one of the most sophisticated, long-running insider financial crimes in Sri Lanka's corporate history

Sri Lanka cabinet sends digital asset declaration rules to parliament

The regulations are made under Section 156 of the Anti-Corruption Act, No. 9 of 2023.

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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Sri Lankan Catholics Seek Sacking of Spy Chief Over Easter Attacks

The Centre for Society and Religion (CSR), sends six-page appeal to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake

October 4, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s ex-leader denies immunity claim in bond scam

New government has vowed to take legal action against those involved in bond scam

October 3, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka heads for spy shakeup

Investigations into the Easter Sunday blasts have resumed

October 2, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka’s new leader urged to find Rajapaksa's stashed money in Uganda

Dissanayake, JVP have accused Rajapaksa of hiding stashed money in foreign countries

October 2, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka’s new govt vows to proceed with bond scam court case

Ex-central bank governor has been ordered by courts to appear long ago

October 1, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Cardinal says President promised probe on Easter Sunday attack

President Dissanayake met Cardinal Ranjith at the Archbishops house in Colombo

September 24, 2024 1 min read

Corruption fighter raises concerns over unwarranted redacting in Sri Lanka's asset declaration

Sri Lanka has long failed to bust corruption despite laws

September 11, 2024 4 min read

Sri Lanka to introduce Burial and Cremation Rights Bill: Minister

Cabinet of Ministers approved taking steps necessary to pass the 'Burial and Cremation Rights Bill’

September 2, 2024 1 min read

Domestic aide of ex-diplomat in Australia rejects Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry statement: lawyer

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August 31, 2024 3 min read
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Sri Lanka Supreme Court nixes case against Wickremesinghe candidacy

The petitioner had cited failure to appoint Acting IGP and judges

August 28, 2024 1 min read