Government to Enact 15 Crucial Acts in Near Future – Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe

Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced plans to enact approximately 15 crucial laws in the upcoming weeks. Highlighting progress, he noted that over the past 18 months, around 75 bills have been introduced and approved by Parliament, facilitating fundamental adjustments within the country. Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister, President’s Counsel Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe …

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President Appoints Committee of Inquiry to Investigate 2019 Bomb Attacks

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a Committee of Inquiry to investigate the actions taken by the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Chief of National Intelligence (CNI), and other relevant authorities concerning prior intelligence received about the bomb attacks on April 21, 2019. This decision follows the findings of the Final Report of the Commission of Inquiry, dated January 31, 2021, which …

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In the upcoming presidential election, it is not my personal victory or defeat that is at stake, but rather the triumph or failure of the entire country

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the upcoming presidential election will not be about his personal victory or defeat, but that of the country’s success or failure. The President noted that if the people are satisfied with the government’s program, they can support it. Otherwise, they will face the consequences of living in a country with a collapsed economy, struggling to …

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Sri Lanka vs Nepal match abandoned due to rain

Si Lanka’s hopes of going to the Super Eight of the ninth edition of the 2024 ICC T20 World Cup were good as over after heavy rains caused their third fixture of Group D against Nepal to be abandoned at Lauderhill. With just the 1 point and the remaining game against Netherlands carrying just the 2 points in the eventuality …

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20 New Officers recruited to the Sri Lanka Foreign Service

20 newly recruited officers  to the Sri Lanka Foreign Service were welcomed to the Ministry by Foreign Secretary Aruni Wijewardane yesterday (11/6). The Foreign Secretary highlighted the important role of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service (SLFS) and the special responsibilities of all officers as public servants.  She referred to the skills required in the modern world of diplomacy including the …

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IMF Agreement: Mandatory Compliance for whoever comes to power – Bandula Gunawardena

Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media, Dr. Bandula Gunawardena stressed the necessity of adhering to the loan agreements with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) until 2028 while formulating the budget for the upcoming year 2025, regardless of the governing administration. He also highlighted the obligation for parties aspiring to assume state power to disclose their compliance with these agreements …

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President Forms Expert Committee to Address Public Service Salary Disparities

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a specialist committee to address salary anomalies in the government service. This committee, chaired by a former presidential secretary Mr. Udaya Seneviratne, comprises various distinguished members including Director General of the National Budget Department S.D.J. Nilukshan, Director General of the Management Services Department Hiransa Kaluthantri, Director General of Combined Services S. Aloka Bandara, Director General …

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USAID SUPPORTS SRI LANKA IN ENHANCING INVESTMENT CLIMATE THROUGH COMMERCIAL ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The United States, through the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), is supporting Sri Lanka’ s efforts to improve its investment climate by enhancing access to commercial alternative dispute resolution (ADR).  This initiative has led to the U.S.-sponsored training and accreditation of 23 international commercial mediators in Sri Lanka, doubling the number of qualified mediators in Sri Lanka capable …

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Bangladesh Pledges Support for Sri Lanka’s Agricultural Modernization Program

Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has assured President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Bangladesh’s commitment to support Sri Lanka’s agricultural modernization program. President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina are currently in New Delhi to attend the swearing-in ceremony of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi. The two leaders engaged in bilateral discussions this morning (10), where Prime Minister Hasina assured …

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