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House arrest as an alternative to remand imprisonment proposal to be drafted

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Cabinet on Monday (3) approved a proposal to direct the Legal Draftsman to expedite the drafting of legislation introducing house arrest as an alternative to remand imprisonme... Read More


Cabinet approves extending grace period for mandatory seat belt installation in expressway vehicles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- The Cabinet has approved submitting to Parliament an amended order extending the grace period for mandatory seat belt installation in vehicles using expressways, as part of effort... Read More


Culprit in US$ 2.5 Mn Treasury cyber fraud will be arrested soon - Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- A report has been received from the United States Financial Intelligence Unit regarding the US$ 2.5 million cyber fraud paid by the Treasury. Investigations into this fraud have b... Read More


Chilaw Plantations records Rs.650 Mn income after turning around losses

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Chilaw Plantations has launched a major mechanisation drive, investing Rs.150 million in tractors, water bowsers and other agricultural machinery to improve plantation productivit... Read More


Indian Foreign Secretary meets President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 6 -- Visiting Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo yesterday and their discussions focused on issues of mutual interest and rev... Read More


Court of Appeal revives Johnston's corruption case

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Court of Appeal has revived the corruption case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and two former senior officials of the Co-operative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), se... Read More


HNB and DIMO collaborate to offer leasing solutions for commercial, passenger and agricultural vehicles

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- HNB PLC has partnered with Diesel & Motor Engineering Plc (DIMO) to offer exclusive leasing solutions for TATA commercial vehicles, Mercedes-Benz, Jeep and TATA passenger vehicles... Read More


CEAT Kelani accelerates partner power at 'Autobahn 3.0' Excellence Awards

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- CEAT Kelani Holdings recently celebrated the strength, resilience and success of its country-wide partner network at its Partner Excellence Awards 2026, a two-day event held at Ci... Read More


ComBank reaffirms position as Lanka's No. 1 ranked bank in 'The Banker' Top 1000 global listing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has once again affirmed its standing among the world's leading financial institutions, emerging as the No 1 ranked Sri Lankan bank in the 2026 editio... Read More


The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosts business delegation from CCCI India

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce hosted a business delegation from the Cochin Chamber of Commerce and Industry (CCCI), India, on August 4, creating direct engagement between Sri Lan... Read More