Sri Lanka
13 Chinese cybercrime suspects escape immigration custody
Thirteen Chinese nationals held at the Welisara Immigration Detention Centre for alleged involvement in cybercrime activities have escaped custody, the Tourist Police said....
Court orders SLMC to probe doctor over alleged false medical report on Johnston Fernando
The Colombo High Court has directed the Sri Lanka Medical Council (SLMC) to submit a report on any disciplinary action taken against Dr....
US visa applicants face stricter social media checks
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced a significant tightening of its visa screening process, now requiring all temporary visa applicants to...
Overseas Job contracts must be certified – SLBFE
Starting July 1, Sri Lankans seeking foreign employment in non-domestic sectors for the first time will be required to certify their employment contracts...
Teachers face two-month salary delay, unions warn of TU action
Teachers and principals across Sri Lanka have not received their salaries for the past two months, prompting strong protests from education unions and...
AG’s Dept concludes 600 criminal investigations in five months
The Attorney General’s Department has wrapped up investigations into nearly 600 criminal cases during the first five months of 2025, marking a significant...
Sri Lanka thanks India for evacuation support in Iran
Sri Lanka has extended its sincere gratitude to India for assisting in the evacuation of Sri Lankan nationals from Iran, amid escalating tensions...
Bribery Commission probes neurosurgery scandal, urges public to come forward
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has urged patients and the public to come forward with information related to neurosurgical...
