Today is World Anti Corruption Day
Today marks World Anti Corruption Day. Every year $1 trillion is paid in bribes while an estimated $2.6 trillion are…
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U.S. provides assistance for combatting corruption in Sri Lanka
As a commitment to preventing and combatting corruption globally, the United States is providing assistance to four countries including Sri…
CID and AG in two minds over Ekneligoda case– Sagala Ratnayake
By Gagani Weerakoon The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Attorney General’s Department are debating whether the journalist Prageeth Ekneligoda…
Tens of thousands march in Tel Aviv against Prime Minister Netanyahu
Tens of thousands of people rallied in protest on Saturday night in Tel Aviv against government corruption and new legislation…
Zimbabwe fmr. Min. of Finance in Prison for attempting to defraud Central Bank
Zimbabwe’s former Minister of Finance -Ignatius Chombo- is in prison for attempting to defraud the Zimbabwean Central Bank. Chombo will…
Sri Lankan President ready to give up positions to fight against corruption and fraud
Sri Lankan President Maithripala Sirisena says he is ready to give up all his positions and join the people to…
Criminal investigators face many challenges – Secretary to the President
Secretary to the President, Austin Fernando says criminal investigators face many challenges during the course of their work. Emphasizing the…
‘Special Court’ to be set up at Colombo High Court Complex
The Ministry of Justice says that the setting up of a special court to take up cases involving large scale…
IFJ expresses concern over Sri Lankan government blocking news website
The International Federation of Journalists (IFJ) joined its Sri Lankan affiliates Free Media Movement (FMM) and the Sri Lanka Working…
Sri Lanka responds to media report on allegations of torture by government, assures investigations into the claims
Sri Lanka, today responding to an Associated Press report which alleged that dozens of Tamil men were raped and tortured…