Essayer OR - Gratuit

India bans all forms of paid online games

Daily FT

|

August 26, 2025

THE Indian Parliament has passed the Promotion and Regulation of Online Gaming Bill, 2025, which bans all forms of paid online games such as fantasy sports, rummy, and poker.

Following the passing of the Bill, several gaming platforms announced suspension of their paid offerings. WinZ0 said: "In compliance with the new law, we are responsibly withdrawing impacted offerings with effect ftom 22 August 2025."The company added that it does not plan to downsize its workforce and will redeploy employees towards other focus areas, such a social gaming.

PLUS D'HISTOIRES DE Daily FT

Daily FT

ISB yields ease despite Ditwah, signalling solid market confidence in Sri Lanka: Treasury

Speaking during an investor call last week (https://www. ft.lk/top-story/Sri-Lanka-tellsISB-investors-Govt-locks-inIMF-targets-reforms/26-788240), Dr. Suriyapperuma said: “This restored trust is also reflected by the trading performance of our newly issued Sovereign Bonds.

time to read

2 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

CoPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill

THE Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority

time to read

1 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

Daily FT

Strategic Development Projects get new structure for tax holidays

THE Government has issued fresh regulations defining eligibility criteria and tax concessions for projects seeking classification as Strategic Development Projects (SDPs) under the Strategic Development Projects Act, No. 14 of 2008.

time to read

1 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

Daily FT

BIOFACH 2026: A gateway for Sri Lanka's organic export expansion

BIOFACH, being the world’ largest and most influential international trade fair dedicated to the organic sector, provides a vital global platform for countries to promote their certified organic products and strengthen their presence in international markets.

time to read

2 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister over lawyer killing

THE United National Party (UNP) yesterday condemned the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawarachchi and his wife, warning that the incident poses a serious threat to the rule of law and the integrity of Sri Lanka's legal system.

time to read

1 min

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed Chief of Staff to the President

PRABATH Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the Chief of Staff to the President.

time to read

1 min

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

HBL GROUP UNVEILS REFRESHED BRAND IDENTITY, MARKING A DEFINING MOMENT IN ITS JOURNEY

The HBL Group, one of Pakistan’s most iconic and trusted financial institutions, today unveiled its Refreshed Brand identity, marking a momentous milestone in the Group’s journey and reaffirming its commitment to shaping the future of financial services in Pakistan and beyond.

time to read

2 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

Daily FT

Japan-Sri Lanka Inter-Governmental Economic Policy Dialogue resumes

THE Inter-Governmental Economic Policy Dialogue between Japan and Sri Lanka reconvened for the first time in 10 years yesterday in Colombo.

time to read

2 mins

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

Daily FT

England survive another scare, beat Italy to reach T20 WC Super 8s

ENGLAND are through to the next stage of the T20 World Cup, but they were given another major scare in a 24-run victory over brave Italy in Kolkata.

time to read

1 min

February 17, 2026

Daily FT

President meets Pakistan Interior Minister

PRESIDENT Anura Kumara Dissanayake yesterday said the visit of Pakistani Interior Minister Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi, together with the arrival of the Pakistan national cricket team in Sri Lanka, has further strengthened the longstanding friendship between the two nations.

time to read

1 min

February 17, 2026

Listen

Translate

Share

-
+

Change font size