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A gazette notification has been issued announcing that the Gambling Regulatory Authority Act, No. 17 of 2025, will come intoContinue Reading The post Gambling Regulatory Authority Act to take effect on Dec 1 appeared first on Newswire.

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says the Police have uncovered links to certain politicians following the arrest of IsharaContinue Reading The post Ishara Sewwandi’s arrest reveals political links : Public Security Minister…

The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Western, Southern and Sabaragamuwa provinces today.Continue Reading The post Severe lightning advisory issued for 04 provinces appeared first on…

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that measures are being taken to address issues related to the government’s outdatedContinue Reading The post Foreign Ministry moves to overhaul outdated government websites appeared first on…

Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have included leg-spinner Vijayakanth Viyaskanth in the National Men’s Squad for the T20I Tri-Series in Pakistan.Continue Reading The post Viyaskanth added to Sri Lanka T20I squad appeared first on Newswire.

Minister Ananda Wijepala has warned individuals to refrain from politicizing and creating racial or communal tensions using the recent incidentContinue Reading The post Police Minister warns against politicizing Trincomalee dispute appeared…

A pilot initiative introducing the digital payment facility, UPI One World, for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India was launchedContinue Reading The post Digital payment app UPI launched for Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting India…

The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to present the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to Parliament for its consent. PolicyContinue Reading The post Cabinet approves Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pension Entitlements appeared…

The Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CC&CRM) has issued an official clarification regarding the tense situation reported nearContinue Reading The post Coastal Dept clarifies Trinco incident, cites illegal…

Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera visited Trincomalee today, following tensions over the removal of aContinue Reading The post BBS Gnanasara Thera visits Trinco site, condemns police action appeared…