Political and Social News
Health Ministry’s Additional Secretary Dr. Saman Ratnayake arrested
Additional Secretary of the Ministry of Health Saman Ratnayake was arrested on Friday evening (March 01) by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) procurement.
Sri Lanka expects “smooth” second IMF review
US to work with Sri Lanka to tackle trafficking of nuclear material
‘Two Indian Coast Guard Ships anchored Sri Lanka
IMF team to visit Sri Lanka in March 05 for second EFF review
Suspect arrested with 54,000 foreign cigarettes
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has arrested a suspect who was in possession of a large cache of foreign cigarettes illegally brought into the country.
More Sri Lankans fall victim to Myanmar human trafficking racket
The human trafficking racket in Myanmar goes on unabated as more Sri Lankans continue to be brought in for cyber slavery, according to a harrowing statement given by a youth who had fallen victim to the Burmese terror group.
Parate action to be suspended to protect SMEs
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya announced plans to suspend Parate execution temporarily and revealed that a Cabinet paper outlining it would be presented for approval next week.
Maldives Welcomes Chinese Vessel Previously Denied Entry by Sri Lanka
Following its denial of entry into Sri Lanka's Exclusive Economic Zone, the Chinese research vessel Xiang Yang Hong 3 reached the Maldives today.
Parliament up in arms against salary hike for Central Bank employees
Members of both the Government and the Opposition are up in arms against the recent salary hike granted to the employees of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).