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Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament yesterday that the Government has decided to establish the Financial Crime Investigation Division (FCID) next week and investigations will be carried out promptly into all cases related to financial crimes that have...
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Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake yesterday stressed that the existing Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) must be enforced with caution until a new legal framework is established even though it does not align with the policies of...
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Finance and Planning Deputy Minister Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma announced yesterday (21) in Parliament that the Government is implementing a programme to strengthen the social safety net and provide further relief to the public.
Responding to a question raised by MP...
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called “revenge on society crimes”, state media reported.
Fan Weiqu, 62, who rammed his car into a crowd...
China has executed two men who committed deadly attacks that killed dozens in November, raising concerns about a surge in what are called “revenge on society crimes”, state media reported.
Fan Weiqu, 62, who rammed his car into a crowd...
By Ifham Nizam
Prof. Patrick Mendis, a Sri Lankan-born U.S. diplomat and presidential advisor to the U.S. Department of Defense issued a call to action for Sri Lanka’s leaders, urging them to adopt a pragmatic vision that balances historical wisdom...
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The United National Party (UNP) will support positive initiatives undertaken by the Government, including the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, UNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardene said. Wijewardene made this statement during a gathering held on Sunday (19) evening at the...
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Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan MP has proposed the establishment of special Courts to hear corruption cases on a daily basis.
Welcoming President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s anti-corruption drive, MP Ganesan highlighted the importance of institutions such as the...
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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake speaking at a public gathering in Kalutara on Sunday outlined the social and economic transformation carried out by his Government in a short span of time and also unveiled plans for the future.
“The people of...
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Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara emphasised that leadership of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) cannot be handed over to rejected and outdated leaders, as they are further destroying the Party through unlawful appointments.
Addressing a Media briefing in Kandy yesterday (20),...