LNP – COPF approves Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill
The Bill to establish the Gambling Regulatory Authority has been approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF).
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LNP – Sri Lanka targets 4–5% GDP growth in medium to long-term: CBSL Governor
Sri Lanka is striving to achieve 4–5% GDP growth in the medium to long-term in comparison to the baseline requirement of 3% set by the International Monetary Board (IMF) to achieve debt sustainability, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has stated.
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LNP – 30 Sri Lankan students receive Chinese govt scholarships
A total of 30 Sri Lankan students have received scholarships to undertake higher education in China.
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LNP – Sri Lanka approves first legal cannabis cultivation by foreign investors
The government has granted permission to seven foreign investors to legally cultivate cannabis in Sri Lanka for the first time, under strict conditions, former Commissioner General of the Ayurveda Department Dr. Dhammika Abeygunawardena said.
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LNP – Public can directly WhatsApp IGP to report crimes from today
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the general public to directly inform the office of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) pertaining to crimes and various other issues they encounter.
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LNP – Govt keen to increase export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030
Another round of discussions has been held to review and address challenges in achieving the government’s target of increasing export earnings to US$ 36 billion by 2030, the President’s Media Division said.
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LNP – Five Chinese cybercrime suspects detained at BIA and deported
Five Chinese nationals suspected of attempting to enter Sri Lanka to engage in cybercrime activities have been arrested today (13) by officers of the Immigration and Emigration Department at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake.
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LNP – Former Deputy Director of Prison Hospital Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe arrested
Former Deputy Director of the Prison Hospital, Dr. Hemantha Ranasinghe, has been arrested on bribery charges.
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