Draft Constitution for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board Presented to the President

The draft constitution, prepared by the Judge Chitrasiri Committee for the Sri Lanka Cricket Board, was presented to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today (15). The draft was handed over to President Ranil Wickremesinghe by the Committee Chairman, retired Supreme Court Judge K.T. Chitrasiri, accompanied by other committee members. To address the challenges faced by Sri Lanka Cricket …

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A special discussion will be held in Russia on June 26-27 to facilitate the return of Sri Lankans deployed for military purposes 

A high level delegation headed by the State Minister of Foreign Affairs Tharaka Balasuriya is scheduled to visit Russia to arrange for the repatriation of Sri Lankan ex-military personnel deployed in Russia for military purposes and the related discussions will be held on June 26 and 27, said Minister of Foreign Affairs, President’s Counsel Ali Sabry. The Minister also noted …

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President launches Public Learning and Education Platform for the Sri Lankan Youth

The landmark event, the official launch of the Public Learn Education Platform http://www.publiclearn.lk/ for the Sri Lankan youth community took place at the Chamber Hall of the Presidential Secretariat, under the patronage of President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Public Learn is a platform that guides users to free courses from the world’s top universities. Operated by Regent Global, it has been funded by the …

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ICC Women’s Player of the Month for May 2024 revealed

The Sri Lanka captain narrowly beat a strong field that included her Scotland counterpart and the world’s No.1 ranked white-ball bowler. Chamari Athapaththu has won the ICC Women’s Player of the Month award for a second time, after the Sri Lanka star beat a hot field to claim the coveted award for May 2024. Athapaththu edged out strong opposition from …

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150 elephant deaths five months -Wildlife Department sources

150 elephant deaths within the last five months due to an array of tragic causes, reflecting the escalating conflict between humans and wildlife. According to Wildlife Department sources, the deaths include 28 from gunshots, 21 from electrocution, 13 from ‘hakka patas’ (explosive devices hidden in food), 2 from poisoning, 3 from train accidents, 1 from a road accident, 7 by …

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Sri Lanka unveils roadmap to ease vehicle import restrictions by 2025 – IMF

The IMF said Sri Lankan authorities have formulated an initial roadmap to ease restrictions on motor vehicle imports by 2025.  This plan will commence with public passenger and special purpose vehicles in the third quarter of 2024, followed by goods transport vehicles in the fourth quarter of the same year, with the remainder set to follow suit in 2025. A …

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The President requests governors to intervene and expedite the delivery of benefits from the government’s welfare programs to the people

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that all governors should actively ensure the efficient implementation of the government’s welfare programs and promptly deliver their benefits to the people. The President made these remarks during a discussion held with the Provincial Governors at the Presidential Secretariat on 12 June. The meeting also included an extensive discussion on addressing the shortage of teachers at …

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Public Service Commission Approves New Service Constitution for Grama Niladhari Officers

State Minister for Home Affairs, Mr. Ashoka Priyantha, announced that the Grama Niladhari Service Constitution has been approved by the Public Service Commission following the approval of the Cabinet Ministers. He also mentioned that the new constitution allows for necessary amendments. State Minister Ashoka Priyantha disclosed these details today (13) during a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable …

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President Emphasizes He has not deviated from the Principles of the Democratic Socialist System

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he has not deviated from the principles of the democratic socialist system in Sri Lanka. He noted that two key objectives have been incorporated, ensuring that all citizens have an adequate standard of living and promoting rapid development across the country through public and private economic activities aimed at social objectives and the public good. …

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IMF Executive Board Concludes 2024 Article IV Consultation with Sri Lanka and Completes the Second Review Under the Extended Fund Facility

The IMF Executive Board completed the 2024 Article IV Consultation and Second Review under the 48-month Extended Fund Facility with Sri Lanka, providing the country with immediate access to SDR 254 million (about US $336 million) to support its economic policies and reforms. Performance under the program has been strong. All quantitative targets for end-December 2023 were met, except the …

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