Political and Social News
Charges dropped again over death of detained Sri Lankan woman
Prosecutors in Nagoya said Friday they have decided not to charge officials at an immigration center in the city for the second time over the 2021 death of a Sri Lankan detainee despite her family's repeated calls for them to be indicted, the Japan Times reported.
BASL condemns threats, violence to members of judiciary
In a statement regarding the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate, T. Saravanarajah, the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has vehemently condemned any type of threats and violence to members of the judiciary.
NPP demands transparent truth-seeking investigation
The National People's Power (NPP) urged the government to conduct a transparent truth-seeking investigation into the resignation of Mullaitivu Magistrate T. Saravanarajah.
Increase in electricity tariffs will collapse local factories
The Electricity Users' Association (EUA) today claimed that factories would collapse with the increase in electricity tariffs, which would cause a price increase in the manufacturing of goods.
Inefficiency and corruption drain state coffers of Rs. 500 billion
In the wake of the International Monetary Board (IMF) revenue mobilization gains-while improved relative to last year--are expected to fall short of initial projections by nearly 15 per cent by year-end,
SLIC and ACIPL provide new Electric Vehicle insurance cover
Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) has entered in to a strategic collaboration with Auto Capital Investment (Pvt) Ltd (ACIPL) to provide comprehensive motor vehicle insurance cover along with a warranty cover for five years for brand new electric vehicles imported by ACIPL.
Sri lanka private security agencies to be re-regularised
The Ministry of Defence says it has taken steps to update the licensing conditions for the regulation and registration of private security agencies currently registered under the ministry, pursuant to the Private Security Agencies Regularization Act No. 45 of 1998.
PUCSL seeks public opinion on electricity tariff revisions for 2023
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has decided to seek public opinion regarding the revision of electricity tariffs proposed by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) for 2023.
Why does China court Sri Lankan MPs more than others?
China, more than any other country in the region or elsewhere, offers exchange programmes to the parliamentarians from Sri Lanka.
SriLankan Airlines partners with Virgin Australia
SriLankan Airlines has entered into a first-ever interline partnership with Virgin Australia that will strengthen the airline’s network in Australia and offer customers extensive connections across the land down under and beyond.