A FEW KEY SECRETARIES ELECTED TO FORM NEW ACTION COMMITTEE

New Action Committee formed   An action committee comprising key secretaries from various ministries, including Education, Finance, Tourism, Fisheries, Transport, Plantation and Industry, has been appointed to swiftly implement strategies aimed at re-employing individuals impacted by the economic crisis. The…

TO ENHANCE PUBLIC FINANCE MANAGEMENT FINANCING AGREEMENTS SIGNED

Financing agreements signed to strengthen SL’s public finance management   The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank, European Union (EU) and Agence Française de Développement (AFD) have recently signed financing agreements to help strengthen Sri Lanka’s management of…

GOLD AND SILVER COPA AWARDS FOR STATE INSTITUTIONS

State institutions presented with Gold & Silver COPA awards   President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that the program carried out by the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has led to an increase in the efficiency of the public sector in Sri…

HARIN AND MANUSHA SACKED BY SJB WORKING COMMITTEE

SJB working committee decides to sack Harin & Manusha   The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara has announced that the SJB Working Committee has made the decision to expel Ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha…

SOLUTIONS TO TAMIL ISSUES INCLUDING 13 A SOUGHT

President presents his solutions to Tamil issues including 13 A   Download: Brief Report During a discussion with Tamil Parliamentarians representing the North and East today (18), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has already put forth a comprehensive proposal to…

NO CONFIDENCE MOTION AGAINST KEHELIYA

Sajith warns of No Confidence Motion against Health Minister   The Opposition will present a No Confidence Motion against Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella soon, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament today. MP Sajith Premadasa alleged there was a…

TO REVISE WATER AND SEWAGE CHARGES CABINET NOD

Cabinet nod to revise water and sewage charges   The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to revise the water and sewerage charges. It has decided to give Cabinet approval to revise these charges in a manner that has minimum…

MINISTRY OF EXTERNALAFFAIRS ISSUES STATEMENT PRIOR TO RANIL’S VISIT

Indian MEA issues statement on SL President’s visit   The Ministry of External Affairs in India has issued a statement on the official visit of Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe to India, which will take place on July 21. The…

OPTIONAL SOLUTIONS FOR NORTH AND EAST URGED BY PRESIDENT

President urges Tamil party leaders to decide on optimal solution for North & East Issues During a discussion with Tamil Parliamentarians representing the North and East today (18), President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has already put forth a comprehensive…

JUDICIARY AND ELECTION COMMISSIONS INFLUENCED BY GOVERNMENT

Sajith accuses Govt of attempting to influence judiciary & Election Commission   Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has revealed alleged action by the government to influence the judiciary and the Election Commission. In a special statement issued today (17), the…