Sri Lankan casino owners, first battling anti-casino sentiments from the powerful Buddhist clergy and now unbearable taxes, are seriously considering closing down their business, the Business Times learns from reliable sources.
The only two top-end billionaire casino operators are Dhammika Perera’s (Ballagio/Ballys ) and Ravi Wijeratne’s (Stardust/Marina casinos). Mr. Perera’s casino MGM Grand at Bambalapitiya was closed in May this year to convert the building to a “Glass Art Gallery” because of pressure on heavy taxes.
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
Gazette on new speed limit regulations to be issued within two weeks
Cabinet has approved a proposed amendment to the Constitution that a referendum would be required to extend the Presidential and Parliamentary term beyond five years.
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