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UNFPA and Parliament sign MoU to strengthen use of population data and evidence in policymaking

Srilanka, July 9 -- The United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) and the Parliament of Sri Lanka have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to strengthen the use of population data and evidence in policy... Read More


Mandatory electronic submission of ETF contributions and monthly returns for employers announced

Srilanka, July 9 -- The Employees' Trust Fund Board (ETFB) has announced that all employers employing 15 or more employees will henceforth be required to submit Employees' Trust Fund (ETF) contributio... Read More


Second Reading of Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill passed

Srilanka, July 9 -- The Second Reading of the Prevention of Money Laundering (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with a special majority this evening (09). The bill was passed with 154 votin... Read More


Businessman fined Rs. 2.1 mln for selling jewellery crafted with animal body parts

Srilanka, July 9 -- A businessman who had operated a store selling jewellery, ornaments and trinkets crafted using the body parts of protected wild animals to local and foreign tourists, has been fine... Read More


Beira Lake clean-up project to be launched

Srilanka, July 9 -- A special technical project to clean the Beira Lake by introducing seawater into the lake is set to be launched as an immediate and short-term solution. Sri Lankan business tyc... Read More


Amnesty urges probe into deaths of Negombo prisoners transferred after clashes

Srilanka, July 9 -- Responding to reports that two prisoners have died after being transferred from Negombo prison following violence earlier this week that left at least 28 people dead including at l... Read More


Court orders destruction of 1,740kg dhal unfit for human consumption

Srilanka, July 9 -- The Hatton Magistrate's Court has ordered the destruction of 1,740 kilograms of dhal deemed unfit for human consumption and seized during an operation in Kotagala. The stock of... Read More


Cabinet subcommittee reviews development plans for 25 technical colleges

Srilanka, July 9 -- The third meeting of the Cabinet subcommittee appointed to develop 25 Technical and Vocational Colleges under the Department of Technical Education and Training was held today (09)... Read More


EBL becomes exclusive online payment gateway partner for Air Astra

Bangladesh, July 9 -- Through this partnership, EBL further strengthens its position as a leading provider of digital financial services, offering passengers a safe, reliable, and hassle-free payment ... Read More


Security tightened as investigations continue into Negombo Prison unrest

Srilanka, July 8 -- A minor tense situation was reported today (8) as well at the Negombo Prison, where a violent clash between two groups of inmates had recently occurred, the police said. Accord... Read More