IGP summoned before Special High Court

Dawoodi Bohra spiritual leader appreciates Sri Lankan President’s efforts

The spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohras, His Holiness Dr. Syedna Mufaddal Saifuddin Saheb, appreciated the efforts taken by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to boost Sri Lanka’s economy. A significant meeting took place between the spiritual leader of the Dawoodi Bohras and President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the official residence of the President on Paget Road. The Dawoodi Bohra community, numbering approximately one million worldwide, resides across various countries including India, Pakista

03 Mar, 2024

Five-month hold sought by Sri Lanka on lawsuit filed by bondholder

Sri Lanka is seeking a five-month hold on a lawsuit filed by a bondholder over the country?s historic debt default, telling a New York federal judge that it wants more time to negotiate with private creditors. The island nation was sued in July 2022 by Hamilton Reserve Bank Ltd., which sought full payment on more than $250 million of Sri Lanka?s dollar bond that was due that month. The bank says it holds more than 25% of the bonds, which would likely enable it to block any modification of the n

02 Mar, 2024

Health Ministry Additional Secretary arrested

The Additional Secretary of the Health Ministry, Saman Ratnayake, was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over substandard human intravenous immunoglobulin (IVIG) procurement scam. He was arrested after the CID recorded a statement from him over the allegations which also involved former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella. At least 9 suspects, including former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, have been arrested over the scam. The Criminal Investigations Department

01 Mar, 2024