Crime Sri Lanka Court Blocks Liquor Licence Fee Hike to Rs 20 Million
The Supreme Court has issued an interim injunction order preventing the implementation of a Gazette notification issued by the previous government to increase…
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Crime LNP - Imported rice will be cleared within four hours: Customs
Stocks of imported rice will be released from the Colombo Port within four hours of their arrival, provided the necessary taxes are paid, Additional…
Crime LNP - Legislations soon to recover stolen assets, deter money laundering: Justice Minister
The government is planning to present three Bills in Parliament within the first quarter of this year, aiming to recover stolen assets, deter money laundering,…
Crime LNP - Court rejects W.M. Mendis’ petition challenging Excise license suspension
The Court of Appeal has ordered the dismissal of a petition filed by the W.M. Mendis & Co. Limited today (04) without taking it up for hearing. W. M.…
Crime LNP - W.M. Mendis’ liquor manufacturing license to be suspended
The liquor manufacturing license issued to W.M. Mendis & Co. Limited will be suspended from tomorrow (December 5) due to their failure to pay Rs. 5.7…
Crime LNP - Millers agree to supply rice at controlled price to market
Rice millers have agreed to supply 200,000 kilograms of rice daily to the market through the ‘Lanka Sathosa’, at a controlled price effective from today (04),…
Crime LNP - Mill owners warn of looming rice shortage
The All Ceylon Small and Medium Scale Mill Owners’ Association warns of a looming rice shortage if the government fails to import rice within the next two…
Crime LNP - Cabinet approval to allow rice imports without permits
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to allow the import of rice without import control permits until 20 December, 2024. Cabinet Spokesman,…
Crime LNP - No change in Litro Gas prices for December
The Litro Gas Company says that the prices of its domestic LP Gas cylinders will remain unchanged for the month of December 2024. The Chairman of the Litro Gas…
Crime LNP - Excise Dept. to suspend licenses of tax defaulting liquor manufacturers
The Excise Department has announced that strict actions under the Excise Ordinance will be taken to suspend the production activities of companies that…
Crime LNP - Police seek public assistance to trace suspect in ATM fraud
Sri Lanka Police is seeking public assistance in apprehending a suspect linked to withdrawal of a large sum of money from a stolen ATM card. Bandaragama Police…
Crime LNP - EC issues ultimatum to candidates over expense reports
The Election Commission has announced that all candidates must submit their income and expenditure reports by December 6, with the deadline set at midnight.…
Crime LNP - SriLankan Airlines Celebrates Seven Years of Service in Melbourne
SriLankan Airlines recently celebrated the seventh anniversary of its Melbourne-Colombo route, launched in 2017. Since then, the airline has successfully…
Crime LNP - Three suspects arrested for promoting banned LTTE activities via social media
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) arrested three individuals for disturbing public peace by promoting…
Crime LNP - Ceypetco revises fuel prices
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced a revision of fuel prices, effective from midnight today. Accordingly, the price of Petrol Octane 92…
Crime LNP - British citizen arrested over alleged terrorism financing in Colombo and Vanni
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 43-year-old British citizen of Sri Lankan origin for allegedly collecting and distributing funds for a terrorist group. …
Crime LNP - Another court case against Arjuna Aloysius
A case has been filed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Arjuna Aloysius, the director of W.M.Mendis and Company, who is currently serving a…
Crime LNP - Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in court over bond scam
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today issued a notice directing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on February 25,…
Crime LNP - Government to import 70,000 tonnes of Nadu rice
The government has decided to import Nadu rice subject to maximum of 70,000 tonnes as a solution to the shortage of rice in the market, Minister of Trade,…
Crime LNP - Sustainability Awards 2024 honours eco-friendly tourism practices
The 2024 Sustainability Awards, organised by the Delegation of German Industry and Commerce in Sri Lanka (AHK Sri Lanka) and funded by the Friedrich Naumann…
Crime LNP - President Dissanayake to visit India in December – report
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India at the invitation of the Indian government in mid-December, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said…
Crime LNP - Lohan Ratwatte, wife further remanded
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife were further remanded till December 2 and November 22 respectively. The duo were remanded after they were…
Crime LNP - Rs. 311M received as compensation Easter attack victims; SC calls for report on distribution
The Attorney General (AG) today informed the Supreme Court that the Office for Reparations has received Rs. 311 million in total as compensation for the…
Crime LNP - Police, military on high alert for today’s General Election
As the country prepares for today's general election, law enforcement authorities have mobilized a massive security operation to ensure a peaceful and orderly…