COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has granted approval for the Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority in Sri Lanka. According to a Parliament statement, the Bill was approved at the meeting of the COPF held this week…
Huawei awards tech scholarships to Sri Lankan undergraduates
Young Sri Lankan university students have been selected to receive scholarships offered by China’s multinational technology corporation, Huawei, to learn cutting-edge technology. According to the Ministry of Higher Education, the selected students represent the universities of Peradeniya, Kelaniya, Ruhuna, Moratuwa,…
Over 80 shootings reported so far in 2025
A total of 82 shootings have been reported in Sri Lanka so far in 2025, the Police said. According to the Police Media Unit, 44 deaths have been reported in the shootings. The Police further said that 48 persons had…
Sri Lanka U19 to tour West Indies for Youth ODI series
The Sri Lanka U19 team will tour the West Indies from August to September to take part in a Youth ODI series vs. the West Indies U19. According to the SLC, the Sri Lankan team will depart for the West…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14 Aug), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 297.21 to Rs. 297.18,…
FACETS Sri Lanka 2026 Marks a Bold New Era at Cinnamon Life
Left to right: Rizan Nazeer, Head of Local Promotions, FACETS, Sanjiv Hulugalle CEO, Cinnamon Life, Armil Sammoon Chairman, FACETS 2026, Akram Cassim, President, Sri Lanka Gem and Jewellery Association, Mr. Shezan Mansoor, Vice President and COO, Sri Lanka Gem and…
Protest at Presidential Secretariat over Trinco lands
A protest has been staged in front of the Presidential Secretariat against the distribution of agricultural lands in Trincomalee to private companies and the encroachment of forest land for development projects. Protesters were seen holding banners urging the halting of…
Batticaloa to boost security with more Police, joint operations
A series of key decisions aimed at strengthening public security in the Batticaloa District were taken at a meeting of the District Coordinating Committee held on August 13. The meeting, chaired by the Committee’s head Sunil Handunneththi, was attended by…
Rs. 14 Mn in bribes : More details on arrest of Top cop
The Bribery Commission says the Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, was arrested for having collected Rs. 14 million in bribes from various parties. Providing details on the arrest, the Bribery Commission said that the Police…
Parliament Committee on High Posts confirm 7 appointments
Committee on High Posts approves the appointments of an ambassador, 2 Ministry Secretaries and 4 chairmen The Committee on High Posts, at its meeting held on 06th August 2025, has granted approval for the appointments of an ambassador, 2 Ministry…