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Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition

"When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion."

May 15, 2024 1 min read

New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons

COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge

May 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill

Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly

May 14, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister

The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million.

May 9, 2024 1 min read
Sri Lanka adopted 75 new laws in the past two years: President

"The stability of a country depends on the rule of law. A country gains recognition only when justice is done"

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court

India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India

Sri Lanka Police, Environmental Authority ask public to report noise pollution and burning trash

Police announce environmental damage hotlines 1997 and 1981

April 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka firms expected to start gender equality panels in planned law

Gender Focal Point shall be main point of contact in respective institution with regard to addressing gender issues

Apsara Rodrigo
April 18, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka bike mounted police learning to shoot from the seat

Team being trained to take aim while riding, IGP says

Apsara Rodrigo
April 17, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka police chief vows to step up fight against crime, drugs; hints to increase resources

Tennakoon claims huge success in fighting against drug menace

April 17, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka minister declines to explain pardon sought for convicted monk

The monk was sentenced to four years in prison with hard labour for hate speech against Muslims.

Apsara Rodrigo
April 10, 2024 1 min read
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Sri Lanka president wants legal system modernised to facilitate economic growth

He also called for legalising the agreements with the IMF to ensure that the benefits reach the people.

April 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka starts surveying drug addicts as authorities seek public help

The UN has urged Sri Lanka to suspend its Yukthiya drug busting effort citing human rights violations

April 3, 2024 3 min read

Canada funds UNDP, UNFPA project to help victims of sexual violence in Sri Lanka

National guidelines to establish management system to register, monitor, and enhance quality of services for victims

April 3, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka President appoints Wijerathne as new DG for CIABOC with wide powers

New Act has empowered anti-graft body to effectively investigate, prosecute cases of bribery, corruption

April 2, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka launches online child sexual abuse reporting portal

3 out of 10 children who are internet users in urban and semi urban areas are being victimized by online perpetrators

March 29, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka Abans says McDonald's local franchisee mainly owned by its MD, not subsidiary  

McDonald's outlets have been closed since the court order which is effective till April 4

March 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka Customs sets up internal affairs unit, detects bribery

The two staffers have already been detained following a complaint

March 28, 2024 2 min read

Review of Sri Lanka noise pollution regulations given to Justice Minister

A review of existing laws and regulations on noise pollution in Sri Lanka was conducted by expert committee

March 27, 2024 1 min read

McDonalds gets court order to stop Sri Lanka franchise: report

McDoland's had entered into a Development Agreement with the local franchise on August 21, 1997

Apsara Rodrigo
March 25, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka prisoners earn cash from work programs

A part of their earnings are credited to a bank account

Apsara Rodrigo
March 24, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka police minister orders probe into ex-president’s Easter attack remarks

Sirisena said he can reveal the plotter behind Easter Sunday attack if a court requests

Shihar Aneez
March 24, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka debt so high, recovered stolen assets won't cover it: president

"If you look at our debt, I don't think we can do that even if we go to the richest person in the world."

March 14, 2024 2 min read

Gender budgeting, two new bills to empower women: Sri Lanka president

Imperative that women’s rights go beyond mere rhetoric, Ranil Wickremesinghe tells International Women’s Day event

March 8, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to bring new law to replace Port City Law: Prez

Existing laws of Sri Lanka not adequate, thus, UK commercial laws will apply within jurisdiction of offshore economy

March 4, 2024 9 min read

Sri Lanka seeks 5-month extension for Hamilton case suspension

Time given till March 2022 for intervenient petitioner for a reply if any

March 4, 2024 1 min read