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Sri Lanka opens dollar bond issue to foreign investors and expatriates

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The Government plans to raise up to US$300 million through a Domestic Dollar Bond (DDB) issue, Treasury Secretary Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said yesterday, with the offer being ... Read More


Railway track cleared after earth collapse near Kadigamuwa Station

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Train services, delayed after part of an earth mound collapsed near Kadigamuwa Railway Station onto the track, are operating without obstruction. The train departing Colombo For... Read More


Court hands suspended prison term to 'Dubai Sudda'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A five-year suspended prison sentence was imposed by the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate's Court on Ranthatige Nishshanka Priyadarshana, alias 'Dubai Sudda', after he was found guilty of... Read More


STF arrests two alleged gunmen linked to 'Palani Canister'

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The main shooter and a rider belonging to the group of 'Palani Canister', who is said to be an organized criminal and a large-scale drug trafficker operating from abroad, were ar... Read More


President welcomes lifting of death penalty for Anojan in Saudi Arabia

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- The lifting of the death penalty imposed on Anojan Sivarasa, who was sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia, was highlighted in a note posted by President Anura Kumara. The note was... Read More


Namal calls for credit bureau reforms in 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Expansion of loan access opportunities for individuals who completely settled past loans is requested through a letter sent to the President. This request came from Sri Lanka Pod... Read More


Justice Minister proposes changes to rules on monks' robes after prison

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- A special statement regarding the recommendations of the interim report of the committee appointed to update the rules, regulations, and standing orders under the Prisons Ordinan... Read More


Customs achieves 2026 revenue target of Rs. 2,207 Bn by Oct. 13

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Sri Lanka Customs has achieved its revenue target of Rs. 2,207 billion for 2026 as of October 13, recording total revenue of Rs. 2,208 billion by that date. In 2025, Customs ach... Read More


Premium and hybrid vehicle registrations rise in Sept.

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- Premium vehicle registrations increased to 77 units in September from 66 in August, comprising 20 brand-new and 57 pre-owned vehicles. The segment remained small relative to the ... Read More


Three-judge bench appointed to consider petition against removing robe of Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Oct. 14 -- President Judge of the Court of Appeal Rohantha Abeysuriya appointed a three-judge bench to consider the petitions filed requesting an order invalidating the decision taken by pr... Read More