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Twenty-five Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation carried out off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, early thisContinue Reading The post 25 Indian fishermen arrested in KKS appeared first on Newswire.

Lawyers staged a protest march in Colombo today over last week’s double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The protest, led byContinue Reading The post Lawyers stage protest march in Colombo over Akuregoda double murder appeared first on…

The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effectContinue Reading The post GMOA to withdraw from health data reporting from Feb 18 appeared first on…

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (15) warned against attempts to undermine the government’s reform agenda by inciting racism, statingContinue Reading The post PM warns against racism, urges women to lead reform efforts appeared…

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 12), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading The post CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens marginally appeared first on Newswire.

Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The post Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed President’s Chief of Staff appeared first on Newswire.

Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow ( February 17)Continue Reading The post UK Deputy PM David Lammy to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow appeared first on Newswire.

The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill was approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) at a meeting heldContinue Reading The post COPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill appeared first on…

Police arrested 853 suspects during islandwide operations conducted yesterday (15). A total of 31,525 individuals were searched during the operations,Continue Reading The post 853 arrested in islandwide Police operations on Sunday appeared…

The government has decided to grant tax concessions of up to 10 years for investments in strategic development projects inContinue Reading The post Govt. offers up to 10-year tax breaks for strategic investments appeared first on Newswire.