Notable
The bill as now envisaged has "excessive and unchecked powers vested in the Minister of Finance
Interested parties can direct their attention to the white paper
"The draft Bill falls short of establishing an effective and transparent BOI register.
"Unsolicited proposals increase the potential for corruption," Transparency International said in its plaint.
The forensic audit is expected to commence shortly
The amount of loss through the fraud increased to Rs.13.2bn from Rs.390 within four days
The country is also looking to close loopholes in the law on the rape of females, the Cabinet of Ministers decided
The U.S. urges Sri Lanka to prioritize transparency and ensure any legislation does not stifle the voices of its people
This is a very serious matter
108 MPs voted for and 62 voted against the bill, with amendments.
Sri Lanka Police will offer cash rewards from 10,000 to 250,000 to informants in their Operation Yukthiya
Controversial bill on controlling online publications an attempt to curb freedom of speech of public in election year
Concerns have been raised about "predatory lending"
Sri Lanka's rulers are trying to curb the freedom of speech of people after bankrupting the country, opposition says
Yukthiya operation has led to arrest nearly 39,000 people in 1 month - police
A majority expressed they are ignorant about proposed legislation - the Anti-Terrorism Act and Online Safety Bill
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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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| 6-m bill | 7.91 | 8.26 |
| 12-m bill | 8.23 | 8.3 |
| 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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"We'll introduce a new law"
There are 10 kapuwas and each has about 20 to 30 helpers to be maintained with the offerings they receive from devotees
An ICIJ analysis has alleged Alles of using shell companies to buy properties in the U.K.
BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief
A three-digit hotline like 119 to report harassment faced by women and children
Conduct on display, judged even by the lowest of standards, amounts to a magnificent failure of .. rule of law
Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding
101 hotline for cybercrime complaints
Sri Lanka will sign an agreement with Maldives on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters
Steps to speed up 1.1 million pending court cases and encourage alternative dispute solving
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