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Another statutory body chairman resigns

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Janatha Estates Development Board (JEDB) Chairman Jayantha Thilakarathne has tendered his resignation, effective August 15. Thilakarathne confirmed his resignation to the Daily ... Read More


New Chairmen for BOC, ITN and state bodies

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Committee on High Posts has approved several high-level appointments, including the appointment of four new chairmen to major state institutions. Among the key appointments,... Read More


IGP vows legal action against politicians linked to underworld

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Newly appointed Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasuriya revealed that politicians supporting underworld figures and drug traffickers have already been identified ... Read More


SSP Satish Gamage remanded

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Sathish Gamagedara, attached to the Cultural Division of the Police Field Force Headquarters, who was arrested by the Commission to Investig... Read More


Foreign cannabis cultivation plan draws ADIC warning

Sri Lanka, Aug. 14 -- The Alcohol and Drug Information Centre (ADIC) has voiced strong concerns over the government's decision to allow seven foreign investors to cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka under... Read More


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