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COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority has been approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). The Bill was approved at the meeting of the Committee on Pub... Read More


Body of male found floating in Bolgoda River

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- A body of a male has been discovered floating in the Bolgoda River, near the Kospalana Bridge along the Piliyandala-Moratuwa road, police stated. The deceased has been identifie... Read More


S&P Global upgrades India Soverign Ratings to 'BBB' From 'BBB-'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- S&P Global said on Thursday that it has raised India's sovereign rating to BBB from the previous 'BBB-'. The outlook on the long-term rating is stable. This is the first time I... Read More


S&P Global upgrades India Sovereign Ratings to 'BBB' From 'BBB-'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- S&P Global said on Thursday that it has raised India's sovereign rating to BBB from the previous 'BBB-'. The outlook on the long-term rating is stable. This is the first time I... Read More


Sri Lanka targets 4-5% GDP growth in medium to long-term: CBSL Governor

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Sri Lanka is striving to achieve 4-5% GDP growth in the medium to long-term in comparison to the baseline requirement of 3% set by the International Monetary Board (IMF) to achie... Read More


Sri Lanka needs human resource base with diverse vocational knowledge - PM

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the aim of the government is to strengthen the country's econo... Read More


Acting Director of Police Cultural Division arrested on bribery charges remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamage, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Briber... Read More


Politicians supporting underworld, drug traffickers identified - IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the politicians who supported drug traffickers and underworld activities have already been identified. He furt... Read More


Kerala cannabis valued over Rs. 24 mln seized in Pesalai

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A total of 110 kilograms and 600 grams of Kerala cannabis have been seized in Pesalai, Talaimannar by the Sri Lanka Navy. The haul of narcotics was seized during an operation co... Read More


No reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka in 2024: US State Department

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The United States says there were no reports of enforced disappearances in Sri Lanka by or on behalf of government authorities in 2024. The US State Department said the Office o... Read More