UN rights office warns anti-terror bill risks journalists, detention abuses
The UN human rights office says Sri Lanka's proposed anti-terrorism bill repeats earlier flaws and heightens risks for journalists and civil society.
Walana unit takes over Motor Traffic Department data system
The Walana Anti-Corruption Unit has reportedly taken over the Department of Motor Traffic's computer data system and is downloading all of its…
Heat stress cost Sri Lanka 120,000 jobs’ worth of work in 2023: ILO
The ILO says rising heat cost Sri Lanka working time equal to over 120,000 full-time jobs in 2023, and warns of up…
How to apply for Sri Lankan dual citizenship
A plain guide to how Sri Lankan dual citizenship works, what documents applicants are commonly asked for, and where to check current…
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Premadasa warns GSP+ trade deal with EU at risk over new terror laws
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the government's counter-terrorism bills could cost Sri Lanka its GSP+ trade preferences with the European Union.
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Oil near $100 manageable, but longer spike risks inflation: CBSL
Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe said inflation, at a 40-month high of 8.1 percent, could rise if oil prices stay high for…
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Sri Lanka cricketers face cap of three franchise leagues a year
Sri Lankan cricketers would play in no more than three franchise leagues a year, including the LPL, under rules proposed by a…
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Israel jobs: private agencies out from 2027, Sri Lankans told not to pay agents
The SLBFE says Sri Lankans will be recruited for Israel only through government-to-government agreements from 1 January 2027, and has told job…