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Sri Lanka targets US$ 1.8bn AI sector by 2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka has set an ambitious goal for its artificial intelligence (AI) sector contributing US$ 1.5 to US$ 1.8 billion, or 10-12 percent, of the nation's projected US$ 15 billio... Read More


Sri Lanka makes bold pitch to global investors

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka yesterday stepped on to the global stage with a few key strong messages for investors; that its crisis-hit economy has turned a corner, its stock market is among the be... Read More


Over 50 % of Uni graduates migrate and never come back

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- More than 50 percent of students who earn degrees at state universities in some disciplines using taxpayers' money are leaving the country and never coming back, a study reveals.... Read More


Six-Year-old girl swept away at Madilla beach in Tangalle

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- A six-year-old girl was swept away by strong waves this morning while walking along the Madilla Beach in Tangalle, police said. According to the Tangalle Police, the child's fam... Read More


PSC under fire for reinstating officer under probe

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The medical fraternity has called on the Public Service Commission (PSC) to rescind its decision to reinstate a senior medical officer who, despite being recently cleared in cour... Read More


Police launch WhatsApp line to reach IGP

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Sri Lanka Police has launched a dedicated WhatsApp number to enable the public and police officers to report crimes and other concerns directly to the Inspector General of Po... Read More


Sri Lanka approves first legal cannabis cultivation by foreign investors

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The government has granted permission to seven foreign investors to legally cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka for the first time, under strict conditions, former Commissioner Gener... Read More


US Rights report flags extrajudicial killings, media harassment in Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The United States has raised serious concerns over alleged human rights violations in Sri Lanka, citing extrajudicial killings, custodial deaths, intimidation of journalists, and... Read More


Government targets $36bn in export earnings by 2030

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- The Government has set a target of increasing Sri Lanka's export earnings to US $36 billion by 2030, with strategies and challenges discussed at the second meeting of the Export ... Read More


Major gem and jewellery exhibition planned in Ratnapura - Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 13 -- Sri Lanka's gem and jewellery industry has suffered a significant downturn over the past two years, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysing... Read More