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Regulatory reforms to control land pricing?
The Housing and Construction Ministry has expressed its readiness to assist the Land Ministry and the Urban Development-related authorities to implement regulatory reforms...
Sajith’s meeting with Lammy focuses on governance and DCTS reforms
Leader of the Opposition, Sajith Premadasa, met with the Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom, David Lammy at the Office of the...
MP’s pension scheme abolished, amendments to bill rejected
The legislation presented by the government to abolish the MPs’ pension scheme was approved in Parliament without a vote at the third reading....
No special security for lawyers appearing for organized crime suspects
Police have stated that no special security would be provided for lawyers appearing on behalf of organised crime suspects, as public concern continued...
Debt and survival: Where weekly interest is a way of life
By Shabeer Mohamed Mohanavathani works at a small hotel in Velanai, earning Rs. 1,500 a day. She did not take the job to...
Fresh MMDA consultations as member’s bill adds pressure
By Skandha Gunasekara Sri Lanka’s long-stalled effort to reform the Muslim Marriage and Divorce Act (MMDA) has entered a new phase of public...
Railways looking at addressing the human-elephant conflict
Sri Lanka Railways, which has been exploring solutions to resolve the increasing number of elephants being knocked down by trains, have commenced installing...
Supreme Court issues notice on former Presidents
The Supreme Court has ordered that notices be issued to several former and current state officials in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition...
