Najib Razak: Malaysia’s ex-PM starts jail term after final appeal fails
Malaysia former Prime Minister Najib Razak has been sent to jail to begin serving a 12-year sentence, after the top…
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BASL tells President to revoke detention orders
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns about the use of the provisions of the Prevention of…
Introduction of electric three-wheelers and buses in Sri Lanka
An initial discussion was held yesterday between Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena and UNDP representatives on the possibilities…
After massive 290% hike, Govt. to provide cash subsidy for kerosene
The Government yesterday justified the kerosene oil price hike, whilst revealing plans to provide a cash subsidy to dependents. “With…
Chinese research ship Yuan Wang 5 leaves Sri Lanka
Yuan Wang 5 ready to depart CEO Johnson Liu and HIP team bids farewell to Yuan Wang 5 …
EU concerned about using PTA
The European Union (EU) representatives in Sri Lanka expressed concern about reports on the use of the Prevention of Terrorism…
Defence Ministry signs detention orders to detain IUSF convenor and two others for 90 days
The Defence Ministry has issued Detention Orders on IUSF convenor Wasantha Mudalige and two others to be detained for 90…
Australia extends $ 25 m more as humanitarian assistance
The Australian Government yesterday said it would provide an additional $ 25 million to help Sri Lanka meet urgent food…
IMF staff in town on Wednesday on second visit
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) said on Saturday that its staff plans to visit Colombo during 24-31 August to continue…
