Indonesian authorities investigating graft have arrested a former trade minister turned government critic on suspicion of improperly granting a sugar import permit in 2015 that led to losses of $25 million. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (7:34 PM)
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, who was arrested and remanded over the unregistered luxury vehicle allegedly belonging to him found parked in a star-class hotel premises, has been granted bail. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (1:51 PM)
The Supreme Court has dismissed four petitions filed seeking a ruling that the fundamental human rights have been violated through the government s recent decision to reduce the interest paid for the investments of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) in treasury bills and bonds to 9%, under the domestic debt restructuring process. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (5:45 PM)
The Railway Station Masters will refrain from all ticketing duties from 4.30 p.m. today (30), the Railway Station Masters Union announced. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (5:55 PM)
A group of suspects has been arrested in Elpitiya for allegedly attempting to sell a large stock of Ambergris , estimated to be worth around Rs. 50 million, police said. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (11:10 PM)
Social media activist Ashen Senaratne says that he expects to enter the Parliament through the national list in the upcoming General Election, although his nomination was rejected. MORE..
30 Oct 2024 (2:27 PM)