FIB probes presidential candidates who failed to submit expense reports
[Adaderana] - 12/13/2024
The Fraud Investigation Bureau (FIB) has informed the Colombo Magistrate s Court today (13) that it has initiated an investigation into several candidates that contested the last Presidential Election and their representatives who have failed to submit proper expense reports as mandated under (…)
In Sri Lankan newspapers
Japan says SL’s reforms, anti-graft drive will boost FDIs
Japan on Monday said that Sri Lanka’s reforms and anti-corruption drive will boost much needed foreign direct (…)
[FT] - 5/02/2025
‘1st National Peace Festival’ Celebrated at Dhaka University
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[Lanka Business News] - 5/02/2025
Vegolicious introduces high-protein noodles and cookies to the market
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[Lanka Business News] - 5/02/2025
SLIDA Research Symposium 2024/25 on 7 February
The Sandharani Research Centre of the Sri Lanka Institute of Development Administration (SLIDA), in alignment with (…)
[FT] - 5/02/2025
Diaspora PR: A Gateway to Unlocking Sri Lanka’s Global Potential, says Dr. Ved Sarvotham
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[Lanka Business News] - 5/02/2025
Fitch says DFCC’s Acuity stake disposal yields limited capital boost
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[FT] - 5/02/2025
SLRA Applauds Govt.’s VAT Refund Scheme – Establishing Retail as Key Player in the Economy
The Sri Lanka Retailers’ Association (SLRA) applauds the recent announcement by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake (…)
[Lanka Business News] - 5/02/2025
Independence
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[Groundviews] - 5/02/2025
Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Act: A Year in Review and Framework for Reform
A year ago, Sri Lanka hurriedly passed legislation that fundamentally undermined human rights in ways unprecedented (…)
[Groundviews] - 5/02/2025
Ceylinco Life puts family fun on the 2025 agenda of policyholder families
Draws 1060 winners of holidays in China and Malaysia and a day at Pearl Bay, as ‘Family Savari’ completes 18 years (…)
[Lanka Business News] - 5/02/2025
AG directive to drop charges in Lasantha Wickrematunge murder sparks outrage
Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe’s decision to release three key suspects in the assassination of journalist (…)
[FT] - 5/02/2025
