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GOVERNMENT BOOSTS HOUSING AID FOR LOW-INCOME FAMILIES

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Cabinet of Ministers approved an increase in the government's contribution to the "A house for you - a tomorrow for the country" housing programme on Monday (21), following ... Read More


GAMBLING REGULARISATION AUTHORITY PROPOSED FOR SRI LANKA

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The establishment of a Gambling Regularisation Authority is being proposed in Sri Lanka. This independent body would serve as the sole monitoring authority for the gambling spo... Read More


COLOMBO BOURSE RECORDS RED TODAY

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Sri Lankan stocks were down today (22), with the All-share price index dropping 43.75 points, to 15,555.86 points. The S&P SL20 index also fell 31.65 points to end the day at 4... Read More


DNATA SECURES GROUND HANDLING CONTRACT FOR SRI LANKAN AIRLINES AT MELBOURNE AIRPORT

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- Dnata Airport Services Pty Limited has been awarded the contract to provide ground handling services for Sri Lankan Airlines at Melbourne Airport, Australia.The existing contrac... Read More


POPE FRANCIS' FUNERAL SCHEDULED FOR NEXT SATURDAY

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The funeral of His Holiness Pope Francis, who passed away, is scheduled to take place next Saturday, April 26. The ceremony is reported to begin at 1:30 PM local time. The Hol... Read More


COMMITTEE APPOINTED TO REVIEW EASTER SUNDAY ATTACK REPORT

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A four-member committee led by Senior Deputy Inspector General Asanka Karawita has been appointed to examine the Presidential Commission of Inquiry report on the Easter Sunday a... Read More


CATHOLICS ASKED TO LOWER FLAGS IN HONOUR OF POPE FRANCIS

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The Catholic Church of Sri Lanka has requested all Catholic homes and institutions to half-mast the Catholic flag -following the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis. Director ... Read More


ONE ARRESTED IN FAILED SHOOTING

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- A suspect has been arrested in a failed shooting attempt in Adiambalama, Katunayake. Two suspects had arrived on a motorbike and attempted to shoot a businessman. However, the... Read More


U.S. VICE PRESIDENT MEETS INDIAN PM

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- U.S. Vice President JD Vance met with Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi on Monday (21), focusing on strengthening bilateral ties and advancing trade negotiations ... Read More


POLICE CLARIFY FAKE LETTER CIRCULATING ON SOCIAL MEDIA

Sri Lanka, April 22 -- The police have issued a clarification regarding a bogus letter circulating on social media platforms. The Police Media Division stated that the letter, purportedly from the "Co... Read More