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11 Indian nationals arrested in Thalangama over online gambling racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- A total of 11 Indian nationals have been arrested by the Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in online gambling activities. Based on a tip-off, a team of officers from the T... Read More


China donates Rs. 400 mln in disaster relief equipment to Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The People's Republic of China has donated a consignment of disaster relief equipment worth over Rs. 400 million to Sri Lanka at a formal handover ceremony held today (August 5) a... Read More


Tourism Dy Minister clarifies Minister Vijitha Herath's statement on tourism earnings

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasingha has provided clarification regarding a statement made by the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Hera... Read More


Trump threatens India with 'substantial' tariff hike for buying Russian oil

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Donald Trump has threatened to "substantially" raise tariffs against India over its purchase of oil from Russia. "They [India] don't care how many people in Ukraine are being kil... Read More


Kandy to be developed as a Virtual City under 'Clean Sri Lanka' project

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to commence the production of the Virtual City Project by Sri Lanka Telecom, using the funds allocated for the "Clean... Read More


Cabinet approves amendment of Child Protection Authority Act

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to amend the Child Protection Authority Act No. 50 of 1998. The Cabinet Spokesman said it has been around 25 years after passing the... Read More


Resolution for removal of Deshabandu from IGP post passed in Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Resolution for the removal of Mr. Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of the Inspector-General of Police (IGP) has been passes in the Parliament. A total of 177 members vote... Read More


11 Indians remanded over alleged online gambling racket

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- Eleven Indian nationals who were arrested by Thalangama Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online gambling activities in the country have been remanded until August 07 by th... Read More


Chinese Embassy says letter to Sri Lankan media heads is 'fake'

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Embassy of China in Sri Lanka has confirmed that the letter circulating on social media, with the embassy' letterhead and with the signature of the Chinese Ambassador, alleged... Read More


PM briefs Chief Prelates of Amarapura and Ramanna chapters on educationreforms

Sri Lanka, Aug. 5 -- The Chief Prelates of the Sri Lanka Amarapura and the Ramanna chapters have emphasized to the Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya that contributing to the new education reforms ... Read More