Parliament Passes Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill with Amendments
The Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill was passed in Parliament with amendments today (19) following its Second Reading Debate. The draft
Former NLB Executive Director Remanded Until August 28
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board (NLB), Thusitha Halloluwa, has been remanded until August 28 by the Colombo
Refurbished CHOGM Buses Reintroduced to Service
Nine of the 35 buses imported for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) years ago have been refurbished and
Kandy Launches Pilot Night Market to Boost Tourism
A pilot project to establish a tourist-focused night market in Kandy, themed “Kandy Breeze Night Fest – We Light Up
Government Denies Claims of Printing Rs. 1.2 Trillion
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil Jayantha told Parliament that the government has not printed money, rejecting claims made by
Port City Commission Suspends Visa Recommendations to Two Institutions
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations to two of its authorized institutions following
Court Rejects Rajitha Senaratne’s Petition on Arrest Warrant
The Colombo Additional Magistrate has rejected a petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, which sought a temporary suspension of
Colombo Stock Exchange Hits Record Highs
The S&P SL20 index of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE), which tracks 20 of the largest and most liquid Sri
Provincial Council Elections Likely in First Half of 2026, Says Minister Rathnayake
Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake announced that preparations are underway to hold the provincial council
Parliament to Take Up Key Economic Bills, Including Foreign Exchange Act Amendments
The revised regulations under the Foreign Exchange Act are scheduled to be presented in Parliament for approval tomorrow (19). Deputy