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Pressure mounts on CBSL as even a thinktank weighs in on inflation target

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Central Bank has set an inflation target of 5%, but economists and policy experts are increasingly concerned that this benchmark may be too high for the country's cur... Read More


Sri Lanka and Portugal to establish joint committee

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Portuguese Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel agreed to establish a joint committee to conduct a preliminary study on returning Sri Lankan artefacts of historical value currently held... Read More


Changes expected in Sri Lanka squad

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka is expected to make two key changes for tonight's (25) critical T20 World Cup Super 8 match against New Zealand at the R. Premadasa Stadium. Cricket sources indicate th... Read More


Jewellery thief swaps gold ring for brass

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- An investigation started by the Talawakelle Police seeks to arrest an individual who stole a gold ring worth Rs. 50,000 from a jewellery store in Talawakelle town. The suspect e... Read More


Sallay arrest politically motivated, says anti-terror expert

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The arrest of Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay has sparked widespread reactions across Sri Lanka, drawing commentary from national security experts and political analysts al... Read More


Ali Sabry expresses concern over Salley's arrest and national security

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Sri Lanka's Former Minister of Justice, Ali Sabry, has voiced deep concerns regarding the arrest of Major General Suresh Salley, highlighting the potential impact on the country'... Read More


Former SIS Chief detained for 72 hours

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- A 72-hour detention order was issued for retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former State Intelligence chief, following his arrest in connection with the Easter Sunday attac... Read More


Gammanpila claims Sallay's arrest appeases pro-LTTE forces

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The current government arrested former intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay to satisfy pro-LTTE separatist forces, according to Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader and former Minister Uday... Read More


Former social service officer granted bail over corruption charges

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama ordered the release on bail of a former Social Service Officer from the Katana Divisional Secretariat, who was arrested by the Bribe... Read More


Daisy Forrest acquitted

Sri Lanka, Feb. 25 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered the acquittal of Daisy Forest, grandmother of Yoshitha Rajapaksa and mother-in-law of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a case filed und... Read More