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INVESTIGATION LAUNCHED INTO FORGED LETTER WITH IGP'S SIGNATURE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- This letter, circulating on social media is a forged letter using the names and signatures of the IGP and several others, and the Computer Crimes Investigation Division has initi... Read More


SRI LANKA'S FINTECH SUMMIT AIMS FOR $500M INVESTMENT PUSH

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The inaugural Sri Lanka FinTech Summit 2025 is set to take place in Colombo, with the goal of attracting 500 million US dollars in foreign direct investment annually by 2030. Org... Read More


FONTERRA AGREES SALE OF CONSUMER AND ASSOCIATED BUSINESSES TO LACTALIS FOR $3.845 BILLION

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Fonterra has agreed to sell its Consumer and associated businesses to Lactalis for $3.845 billion NZD Sale is subject to certain conditions, including Fonterra farmer shareholde... Read More


RANIL ARRIVES AT CID

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). This is to give statements pertaining to a foreign trip undertaken during his p... Read More


POSTAL STRIKE IN SRI LANKA ENTERS FIFTH DAY AMID 'NO WORK, NO PAY' WARNING

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The Sri Lankan Postal Department has announced a firm 'no work, no pay' policy as the nationwide postal strike continues into its fifth day. The department has warned that any em... Read More


EXCAVATIONS AT JAFFNA MASS GRAVE TO CONTINUE FOR EIGHT MORE WEEKS

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Excavations at a suspected mass grave site in Jaffna are expected to continue for another eight weeks, according to officials. So far, the skeletal remains of 141 individuals hav... Read More


UNP Provides Proof of Wickremesinghe's UK Visit

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United National Party's (UNP) media unit has released a copy of the official invitation letter sent by the University of Wolverhampton to former President Ranil Wickremesingh... Read More


SRI LANKA PROPOSES NEW CUSTOMS TAX CATEGORY FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLES

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- A new tax category has been proposed for importing electric vehicles that also contain a fuel-powered motor. The Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando,... Read More


UNP FILES COMPLAINT WITH CID OVER YOUTUBER'S ARREST CLAIM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- The United National Party (UNP) has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (22), requesting an investigation into a statement made by a YouTuber... Read More


FORMER MALDIVIAN PRESIDENT MOHAMED NASHEED HOPES FOR RANIL WICKREMESINGHE'S RELEASE

Sri Lanka, Aug. 22 -- Former Maldivian President Mohamed Nasheed has expressed his hope that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is currently under arrest, will be granted bail and return home ... Read More