July 17, 2024
Pravbashini Deshabandu
Take immediate measures to look into regulating Online Casinos – CoPF Chair to write to the Minister of Finance on the matter
June 11, 2024It was disclosed that even though it is clearly stated by law that online casinos cannot be carried out, online casinos operate in the open depriving the country of the revenue due without no implications. The Chair of the Committee on Public Finance Hon. (Dr.) Harsha de Silva directed that a letter be sent to the Hon. Minister of Finance requesting for his immediate attention regarding the matter.
Colombo District Scholarship Award Ceremony for Presidential Scholarship Program on June 19
June 11, 2024The Colombo district scholarships awarding ceremony for the ‘Presidential Scholarship Program 2024/25,’ aimed at supporting students facing economic challenges while excelling in academics and co-curricular pursuits, ensuring unhindered access to education, will take place on June 19th, 2024, at the Temple Trees, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
In the Asian social service sector, non-governmental organizations (NGOs) in Sri Lanka have made significant strides by the year 2024, overcoming challenges that were present in 2022.
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry who is currently in Russia to participate in the BRICS 2024 Foreign Ministerial Session with developing countries had a bilateral meeting with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov yesterday (10).
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