56.5 B USD deposited abroad by businesses in past 12 yrs – justice minister
As much as 56.5 billion US dollars had been deposited abroad by Sri Lankan businesses in the past 12 years, claimed justice minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe.
As much as 56.5 billion US dollars had been deposited abroad by Sri Lankan businesses in the past 12 years, claimed justice minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe.
The issuance of permits and licenses by the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau has come to a complete standstill as the result of orders issued to its director general by the Environment Ministry.
The CID has arrested the owner of a company that forged documents and imported substandard immunoglobulin vaccines.
With the aim of introducing digital or smart driving licenses, the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) launched a project to issue driving licenses with a QR code replacing the existing semiconductor chips, DMT Commissioner General Nishantha Anuruddha Weerasinghe said.
Bail has been granted to former Senior Deputy Inspector General (SDIG) (Retd.) Ravi Seneviratne, who was placed on remand over driving while being intoxicated and causing a collision involving many vehicles.
The Court of Appeal today (31) nullified the writ petition that was filed seeking an order abolishing the parliamentary seat of State Minister Diana Gamage, following a split decision by the 3-judge bench.
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has a new chairman in Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama.
Police have filed court action against 40 people, including a Buddhist monk and several politicians for having protested against president Ranil Wickremesinghe when he visited Batticaloa early this month.
Leader of the NPP Anura Kumara Dissanayake has promised economic freedom by building a production-based economy and ensuring equal dividends to all.
Teacher trade unionist Joseph Stalin has castigated sports minister Roshan Ranasinghe for ridiculing the teaching profession and denying children their rights.