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The Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka in Geneva has formally presented the Extension of Service to Christian Steppan,Continue Reading The post Sri Lanka extends service of Honorary Consul in Tyrol, Austria appeared first…

Four managers of prominent banks have been remanded until Aug. 20 in connection with an investigation into the alleged illegalContinue Reading The post Four bank managers remanded over alleged $1 billion illegal money transfer appeared…

  Sri Lankans working overseas do not need to fear additional taxes when sending their legally earned income to SriContinue Reading The post Sending Dollars to Sri Lanka? : IRD clears up Tax Fears appeared first on Newswire.

The 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which seeks to extend the retirement age of Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges,Continue Reading The post 22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill enters Parliament Order Book appeared first on…

A 3.1-kilogram bladder stone has been surgically removed from a 55-year-old patient at a hospital in Trincomalee, with doctors sayingContinue Reading The post 3.1-kg bladder stone removed in Sri Lanka, potentially a world record appeared…

An acting officer-in-charge (OIC) of the Saindamaruthu Police Station and a police constable have been arrested by officials of theContinue Reading The post Acting OIC, constable arrested over alleged Rs. 20,000 bribe appeared first on…

The National Housing Development Authority (NHDA) general manager has been sent on compulsory leave, according to a written notice issuedContinue Reading The post NHDA general manager sent on compulsory leave appeared first on Newswire.

Further details have emerged in the Criminal Investigation Department’s probe into an alleged scheme to illegally transfer around US$1 billionContinue Reading The post US$1 Bn alleged illegal money transfer: New details emerge as 4 bank…

A hotel owner has been hospitalised after being shot by two assailants who arrived on a motorcycle along Srilalankara MawathaContinue Reading The post Hotel owner shot in Athurugiriya appeared first on Newswire.

A low-budget Chinese animated film that went viral for its poor animation and confusing plot has become an unlikely boxContinue Reading The post Viral low-budget animation becomes surprise China box office hit appeared first on Newswire.