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Sri Lanka has witnessed a surge in unregulated investment schemes targeting agricultural lands.
Sri Lanka expanding cooperation with Israel during ongoing genocide of Palestinians
CIABOC raided Department of Motor Traffic and arrested three officers who had unexplainable money
People overwhelmingly voted for NPP government to eradicated deep-rooted systemic corruption
SriLankan's ex-CEO, his wife were first arrested in February 2020 after British Court documents
FIU assessment comes ahead of FATF mutual evaluation; Sri Lanka has been in Grey List twice
Existing microfinance law to be repealed
The cabinet has also given the go ahead for a National Hydrology bill
President has appointed the board of directors for the Sri Lanka Personal Data Protection Authority
Many have raised concerns over the OSB due to lack of independent oversight panel, grey area
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 organisation also questioned the timing of the bill.
Media outlets should engage in discussion on whether to enter into international agreements or adhere to country’s law...
Concerns have been raised that the bill is a deadly blow to freedom of expression. Global IT firms call bill draconian.
“It’s not our houses that should be surrounded but theirs,” he added.
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| pts | % | |
|---|---|---|
| S&P SL20 | 5,656.91 | -0.43% |
| CSE All Share | 19,927.30 | -0.28% |
| Turnover Rs | 1457.79 million | 1193.67 million |
| Latest | Last | |
|---|---|---|
| 3-m bill | 7.61 | 7.84 |
| 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 |
| today | yesterday | |
|---|---|---|
| Overnight Money | 7.70 | 7.69 |
| Gilt Repo | 7.74 | 7.72 |
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The new Commercial High Court will ensure expeditious disposal of the existing backlog of commercial matters
Justice minister proposes general amnesty for Sri Lankans who have placed money abroad to bring them back
"Institutional capacity for interpreting and applying existing laws in good faith should precede any new legislation."
“If the facts mentioned in this letter turn out to be true, that is a very serious situation,,” said Nawaratne.
Concerns about the integrity of the judiciary have grown over time
Laws granting discretion to the executive and its agencies with expansive reach have been misused in the past
It's crucial to include input from the tech sector, civil society, and diverse experts
Sri Lanka Customs confiscated 30 gold biscuits and 6 kilos of gold jewelry worth 123 million rupees this week.
Anti-corruption legislation enactment delayed because Anti-Corruption Commission grappling with recruiting trained staff
A planned 'Online Safety' Law can be further amended or challenged in the Supreme Court Wickremesinghe told Meta
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