Four SLT employees arrested

Eight Sri Lankans trafficked to Myanmar rescued

Following continuous efforts made by the Government of Sri Lanka, eight (8) Sri Lankans out of the 56 trapped in cybercrime centres in the Myawaddy area in Myanmar have been rescued by the Myanmar Government authorities, the Sri Lankan Foreign Ministry said. The Foreign Ministry said the 8 Sri Lankans are currently at the Myawaddy Central Police Station. The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Myanmar is currently working on the early repatriation of the rescued Sri Lankans. As per information made avail

04 Mar, 2024

No-confidence motion against Speaker handed over

The no-confidence motion against Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena was handed over to Parliament, Tuesday. The document, signed by just 44 parliamentarians, was handed over to the Deputy General Secretary of Parliament. MPs from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya, National Peoples Power, Sri Lanka Freedom Party,? Illangai Thamil Arasu Katchi and some Independent MPs signed the motion. Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said the no-confidence motion is to be submitted to Parliament accusing the

05 Mar, 2024

Party leaders slam CB officials over pay hike

Political party leaders slammed officials of the Central Bank, including the Governor, for increasing the salaries of bank officials at a time when the country is still recovering from an economic crisis. Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and senior bank officials were summoned for a party leaders meeting in Parliament on Tuesday. According to the Parliament communications unit, the Central Bank was told that while it can operate independently it cannot decide on salary increments. H

05 Mar, 2024