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$2.5 million Treasury payment probe uncovers suspected third-party diversion
By The Pulseline News Desk A suspected financial irregularity involving a $2.5 million loan repayment has triggered a multi-agency investigation in the country,...
Opposition pushback puts spotlight on judicial independence
By The Pulseline News Desk A group of around 25 opposition members of parliament (MPs) has moved to formally petition President Anura Kumara...
Citizenship, credibility, and the politics of compliance
By The Pulseline News Desk The government’s swift dismissal of allegations surrounding Finance Ministry Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma and his citizenship status reveals more...
Another custodial death in days raises concerns over prison oversight in Sri Lanka
By The Pulseline News Desk The reported death of a detainee at Welikada Prison has intensified scrutiny of custodial conditions in Sri Lanka,...
Privilege issue to be raised over $ 2.5 m Treasury scandal, call for action against Treasury Secretary
Opposition member of parliament (MP) Dayasiri Jayasekara is expected to raise a privilege issue in Parliament this week over a controversial $2.5 million...
Sri Lanka’s recovery in question as economist challenges IMF narrative
By The Pulseline News Desk A renewed debate over the state of Sri Lanka’s economy has emerged after economist Steve H. Hanke claimed...
Minister defends AKD’s May Day remarks on court cases, calls them “common knowledge”
By The Pulseline News Desk Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has pushed back against criticism over comments made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake...
VAT hike to 20.5%: A ‘small’ policy shift with big consequences for Sri Lankans?
By The Pulseline News Desk A proposed increase in Value Added Tax (VAT) from 18% to 20.5% on financial services is far more...
