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Around 70% of Sri Lanka's gambling now happens online with barely any tax collected, experts warn

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Around 60% to 70% of Sri Lanka's betting, gaming and casino activity is now conducted online, with almost no tax being collected on it, tax expert Suresh Perera of KPMG Sri Lanka... Read More


Inquiry launched into cracked walls at Colombo High Court

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- An inquiry was initiated regarding cracked walls in Colombo High Court chambers, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayakkara stated. Engineering teams and ... Read More


Bogambara Prison to return to tourism authorities soon - Dpy. Minister

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Prof. Ruwan Ranasinghe said the Bogambara Prison premises in Kandy, which had been earmarked for tourism develo... Read More


Former Minister MP Ravi Karunanayake granted bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 31 -- Former minister Ravi Karunanayake was ordered to be released on bail by Colombo Additional Magistrate Liyan Varusha Withana regarding an incident where three employees recruited ... Read More


Details emerge on alleged crimes linked to Welle Saranga

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Information has been revealed regarding a series of alleged crimes, including contract killings, committed by suspected crime gang member Gamage Saranga Pradeep, alias "Welle Sar... Read More


Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran denies claim of name change

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran has stated that a claim made by a senior minister of the current government alleging he has legally changed his name is completely f... Read More


NPP local government member arrested over Nelliady house attack released on police bail

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A local government member representing the National People's Power (NPP) and a group of individuals have been arrested and released on police bail on charges of attacking a house... Read More


School student killed in road incident on Biyagama - Sapugaskanda road

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A school student died following a road incident near Samurdhi Mawatha on the Biyagama - Sapugaskanda road yesterday (29), according to the Sapugaskanda Police. Police stated tha... Read More


Lanka Sugar Company to discuss with Labour Department over Sevanagala factory closure

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- Lanka Sugar Company has stated that it expects to hold a discussion with the Department of Labour tomorrow (31) and subsequently conduct talks with the employees of the Sevanagal... Read More


Kirinda police sergeant reported missing

Sri Lanka, Aug. 30 -- A complaint has been lodged with the Kirinda Police Station regarding the disappearance of a police sergeant attached to the station. Police stated that the missing officer has ... Read More