The Monetary Board of the Central Bank has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Ltd (PTL) for a further six months from January 5.
In a media release, it said the suspension of PTL is from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a period of six months in order to continue the investigations being conducted by the Central Bank. PTL is being investigated under controversial bond scams in 2015 and 2016. (BS)
A Thai woman walking topless in Arugam Bay town has been arrested by the Police.
The UK government has unveiled a package of reforms to simplify imports from developing countries which allows for more garments manufactured in Sri Lanka to enter the UK tariff-free.
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lankans overseas to apply for their passports through an online system via the Lankan diplomatic missions.
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