Crackdown in South-East Asia pushes scam networks to Sri Lanka
COLOMBO: A surge in arrests of suspected foreign scammers in Sri Lanka has authorities concerned that the island is fast becoming a hub for online crime, following sweeping crackdowns in hotspots Cambodia and Myanmar.
Train derailment in Sri Lanka injures 12
COLOMBO: Twelve passengers were injured after a train derailed in western Sri Lanka on Saturday (May 16) morning, police said.
Sri Lanka raises tax on imported cars as Middle East crisis bites
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka slapped a 50 per cent surcharge on customs duties on vehicles Saturday (May 16) in a bid to discourage imports and ease currency pressure stemming from the Middle East conflict
Dengue on the rise amid monsoon
The country has recorded 27,754 dengue cases and 14 deaths so far this year, with infections reported from all 25 districts, health officials said.
Sri Lanka ex-president grilled over Airbus bribery claims
COLOMBO: Anti-corruption investigators questioned Sri Lanka's former president Mahinda Rajapaksa on Tuesday (May 12) over allegations that he received kickbacks linked to an Airbus plane deal.
Sri Lankan govt plans to hike electricity tariff amid energy crisis
The country will increase electricity rates by up to 18% from today to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East conflict, the Public Utilities Commission said.
Vietnam–Sri Lanka relations reach new milestone, opening broader space for cooperation
HANOI: Vietnam and Sri Lanka issued a joint statement on the upgrade of bilateral ties to a Comprehensive Partnership within the framework of the state visit to Sri Lanka by General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam Central Committee and State President To Lam from May 7 to 8, marking a significant milestone in the two countries' relations and opening a broader and more substantive framework for future cooperation.
Sri Lanka to hike electricity tariff amid energy crisis
COLOMBO: Sri Lanka will increase electricity rates by up to 18 percent from Monday (May 11) to offset the additional costs of generating power using thermal plants due to the Middle East conflict, the Public Utilities Commission said.
Top monk nabbed over alleged sex abuse
A senior Buddhist monk was arrested for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl. Police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy in the country.
Top Sri Lankan Buddhist monk arrested over alleged sex abuse
COLOMBO: Sri Lankan authorities arrested a senior Buddhist monk on Saturday (May 9) for the alleged sexual abuse of an underage girl, police said, marking the highest-profile case involving clergy in the country.
