CSE and SEC initiate effort to restore confidence among foreign investors
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) and the Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC), in a bold step to…
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Sri Lanka president pardons extremist Buddhist monk – report
Sri Lanka President Maithripala Sirisena has pardoned the extremist Buddhist monk General Secretary of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) organization Ven.…
Pakistani children worst affected in HIV outbreak
The first sign that something was wrong in the small southern Pakistani town of Ratto Dero appeared in February. A…
Shoe giants urge Trump to end trade war
Some of the world’s biggest footwear firms are urging Donald Trump to end the US trade war with China, warning…
Indonesia post-election protests leave six dead
Six people have been killed and 200 injured during mass rallies against the re-election of Indonesian President Joko Widodo. Indonesian…
Brexit: PM under fire over new Brexit plan
Theresa May will make the case for her new Brexit plan in Parliament later, amid signs that Conservative opposition to…
Suspect arrested at Dharga Town over Easter attacks handed over to TID
The suspect, who was arrested at Dharga Town on suspicion for having close links to the terrorist group responsible for…
‘Chootiya’ killed in clash in Grandpass
A person has been killed in a clash between two groups at Kambi Thotuwa area in Weheragodella, Grandpass, at around…
32 arrested over unrest in Minuwangoda granted bail
Thirty-two persons, who were arrested over the unrest in Minuwangoda, have been granted bail today. Minuwangoda Magistrate had issued the…
Person involved in extremist activities arrested in Kalmunai
An individual has been arrested at Maruthamunai area in Kalmunai on suspicion of involving in extremist activities. The Police Special…