UAE deports Sri Lankans over cybercrimes and prostitution

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5 months ago

July 6, 2024

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Eleven Sri Lankans deported from the UAE for cybercrimes arrived in the country this morning, as reported by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE).

On July 01, Khaleej Times detailed a large crackdown in Dubai, which entrapped thousands, including many South Asians and Africans.

Among the arrestees were 37 Sri Lankans, detained for cybercrimes and prostitution.

The Sri Lankan Embassy in the UAE confirmed the remaining 26 will be deported within two weeks, with further investigations by the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau upon their return.

ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 mark for the first time ever in Sri Lanka.

According to the CSE, the ASPI increased by 150.72 points to close at 14,035.81.

A turnover of Rs. 7.3 billion was recorded at the close of trading.

Fever outbreak in Jaffna identified as Leptospirosis

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The fever that has been spreading in Jaffna has been identified as Leptospirosis, the Epidemiology Unit of the Health Ministry announced today (Dec. 12).

Leptospirosis is commonly known as Rat Fever.

The outbreak had claimed 07 lives so far.

SJB National List MPs announced

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16 hours ago

December 12, 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has announced the four names nominated to fill its remaining National List MP seats in Parliament.

Accordingly, the main opposition party has named Mano Ganesan, Nizam Kariapper, Sujeewa Senasinghe and Mohamed Ismail for the remaining four National List MP posts.

Following the General Election held on November 14, the SJB secured five National List MP seats with its General Secretary – Ranjith Madduma Bandara being appointed to one seat on Nov. 19.
Meanwhile, the Colombo District Court today issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from submitting their National List MP nominees without including the name of Nizam Kariapper of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC).