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Two arrested for fraud at an Indian-owned factory

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Two suspects, including the alleged mastermind behind a financial fraud at an Indian-owned manufacturing plant in Peliyagoda, have been arrested. The fraud took place at a compa... Read More


"V-Pramithi" National Consumer Safety programme launched

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- "V-Pramithi" National Programme organized by the Ministry of Science and Technology was launched yesterday (28) in line with the National Integrity Week held alongside the "Clean... Read More


Paperless Customs Declaration System from October 1

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- An Awareness programme on Digital Signatures and the Paperless Customs Declaration System was held yesterday (28) afternoon at the SEMA Building auditorium in Colombo. Secretary... Read More


SLBFE holds discussions with Russia's construction sector for jobs for SL workers

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Discussions held recently between a special Russian delegation and the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) regarding job opportunities for Sri Lankan workers in Russia... Read More


Former DMT officer arrested over illegal transfer of vehicle ownership granted bail

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on Monday (27) arrested a former Management Services Officer of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) ... Read More


Sarath Weerawansa gets bail

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena yesterday (28) ordered the release on bail of Sarath Weerawansa, the brother of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who had been arrested and remand... Read More


CIABOC foils Rs. 2 mn bribery bid, two arrested

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) arrested a businessman and an associate on charges of soliciting and receiving a Rs. 2 million bribe l... Read More


Bill to amend the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Government has approved a decision to publish in the Government Gazette and present to Parliament a Bill to amend the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs Ordinance, Cabinet Sp... Read More


China to support construct Bamboo 'Bio-Fence' to mitigate elephant invasions

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- China has agreed to provide the necessary technical and research support to establish a bamboo 'bio-fence' as a sustainable, eco-friendly solution to Sri Lanka's long-standing hu... Read More


V. Radhakrishnan to represent TPA at Political Council of the Tamil-Speaking People

Sri Lanka, July 29 -- The Presidium of the Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA), at its meeting held recently, resolved to nominate V. Radhakrishnan, MP, Deputy Leader of the TPA and President of the Up-C... Read More