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Sri Lanka SEC suspends stock brokers over securities offenses, front running EPF

Three brokers suspended for three years

June 11, 2025 4 min read

Sri Lanka, Australia to boost police cooperation

Cabinet approves signing an MoU with Australia to facilitate cooperation between the two countries' police forces

June 11, 2025 1 min read

US Justice Dept trains Sri Lanka prosecutors

These included skills "Like delivering powerful opening & closing arguments & examining witnesses on the stand,"

June 9, 2025 1 min read

Vesak pardon mystery deepens, Sri Lanka President in the dark?

CID probe requested

June 7, 2025 1 min read
Sri Lanka's NDB says loss from internal fraud Rs13.2bn, trading halted

NDB addresses fraud incident, estimates loss and reinforces financial strength and stability

Sri Lanka’s NDB reports major fraud, warns losses may exceed Rs380mn

The bank assured customers that all deposits and account balances remain safe and fully secure

Sri Lanka opposition promises to repeal planned online speech law

"We'll introduce a new law"

January 16, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka shaman arrested over breaching god's trust

There are 10 kapuwas and each has about 20 to 30 helpers to be maintained with the offerings they receive from devotees

December 27, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka Police Minister rejects ICIJ shell company allegations  

An ICIJ analysis has alleged Alles of using shell companies to buy properties in the U.K.

December 27, 2023 2 min read

After SC judgement, Sri Lanka bar urges not to appoint those who violate law as IGP

BASL urged that no person who has violated fundamental rights or has criminal cases should be appointed as police chief

December 21, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to introduce hotline for reporting harassment

A three-digit hotline like 119 to report harassment faced by women and children

Apsara Rodrigo
December 20, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka acting police chief, three others faulted by Supreme Court over torture

Conduct on display, judged even by the lowest of standards, amounts to a magnificent failure of .. rule of law

December 14, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka considers house arrest due to prison overcrowding

Considering introduction of legal provisions to retain suspects, accused under house arrest instead of remanding

December 13, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka introduces hotline for cybercrime complaints

101 hotline for cybercrime complaints

December 12, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka, Maldives to cooperate legally on criminal matters

Sri Lanka will sign an agreement with Maldives on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters

Apsara Rodrigo
December 7, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka finding ways to clear 1.1mn pending cases: Justice Minister

Steps to speed up 1.1 million pending court cases and encourage alternative dispute solving

December 5, 2023 2 min read
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Gov minister highlights abortion rights, sex-ed for children, and Sri Lanka men killing their women

Police, judiciary and legislators have failed Sri Lanka's women and children

December 4, 2023 3 min read
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Sri Lanka alcohol regulations may be spurring moonshine: Minister

Sri Lanka is currently discussing changing the opening times of bars

December 3, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka's legal system delays discourage investors: Minister

Sri Lanka must digitise legal system, expedite court cases to attract investors, minister of foreign affairs says

Nethmi Rajawasam
November 10, 2023 3 min read
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Sri Lanka court orders BOI not to bar recyclers who refused irregular payments

Recyclers said they could not make payments that did not go the BoI or the consolidated fund

November 7, 2023 2 min read

Expert analysis raises more questions over death of Sri Lanka businessman

The case is based on circumstantial evidence

November 2, 2023 2 min read

Sri Lanka to change labour law to help females work in ICT/BPO firms

Shop and Office Employees Act to be amended

October 25, 2023 1 min read

Sri Lanka to set up 'Anti-Narcotic Command' to combat influx of drugs

"Proposed laws are in preparation and will be presented to the Parliament for future implementation,” said Ratnayaka.

October 24, 2023 2 min read
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Move to oust Sri Lanka police chief backfires

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October 18, 2023 2 min read
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Sri Lanka media groups vow to block Online Safety Bill amid rising concerns

There are 45 petitions against the bill

October 18, 2023 4 min read

Sri Lanka's online safety, online truth law draws 30 new legal challenges

The law seeks to set up a commission to determine the truth or otherwise of content published online

October 17, 2023 5 min read