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The old Bogambara Prison was slated to become an investment project
The prison population has surged to 41,000, exceeding the system's capacity of 11,000 inmates, he told reporters,
The latest Negombo Prison riots is the worst violence in the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's government
Says some amendments threaten transparency, accountability, and public trust by undermining the asset declaration regime
aims to enhance institutional coordination, intelligence sharing, and border management.
Sri Lanka has intensified raids at entry points and within the country to eliminate drugs
Need for transparent, participatory and forward looking Parliaments to address challenge of declining public trust
The NPP government has promised to appoint professionals to SOEs instead of political allies
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) to hold 27th Joint Commission Meeting
Sri Lankan President requested the Prime Minister to accord serious consideration to amicably resolve current impasse
Sri Lanka's past mishandling of foreign policy also has been a reason for 2022 economic crisis
Sri Lanka was in the grey list twice since 2011
Cabinet approves proposal to sign agreement with Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
Central Bank is probing 18 companies for illegal deposits after luring investments for cultivation
Japan financed e-gate project, IOM implemented
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A Rs.70 million penalty was imposed after length, wheel base are found larger than importer declared model: source
The fuel card could be used at any filling station across the country: Digital Ministry
"300% over-capacity and we are looking at the possibility of housing some prisoners in designated government buildings"
Survivors narrate horrible stories about their experience
Rights groups have long demanded justice for victims since end of war
Wang was in Sri Lanka for few hours in a transit visit
He was known for his extensive reporting on the defense situation during Sri Lanka's civil war.
Deputy Chief of Mission Jayne Howell will serve as Chargé d’Affaires, until the arrival of a new US Ambassador.
India, U.S. have raised concerns over arrivals of two Chinese research vessels within 14 months
Tourist arrivals hit a record high last year
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