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Major Indo-Lanka disagreement over Colombo’s continental shelf submission

Jul 10 (Island) UN Commission on the Limits of the Continental Shelf (UNCLCS) is yet to make its position known with regard to SL’s continental shelf submission as a result of a request made by India to the UNCLCS regarding the area claimed by SL. Foreign Ministry issued the following statement on what a senior official called a developing situation: The attention of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been drawn to several more..

Rohini accuses govt of gender bias over Acting AG appointment

Jul 10 (FT) SJB Matale District MP Rohini Kumari Wijerathna has accused the Govt of gender discrimination in the appointment of Senior Additional Solicitor General Parinda Ranasinghe Jr. to the post of Acting Attorney General, overlooking Senior Additional Solicitor General Ayesha Jinasena. Speaking in Parliament yesterday, the MP highlighted that the Govt disregarded Jinasena’s seniority, experience, and qualifications in favour of appointing a male to the post. more..

NAO exposes tender fraud at KMC car park developed with World bank funds

Jul 10 (ST)The National Audit Office (NAO) has highlighted fraud in the tender for the Kandy Municipal Council car park Sasa Uyana, which was built with World Bank funds of Rs 513 million. In a report, the NAO sought answers to questions raised regarding the tenders within seven days of their letter dated May 16, but answers have yet to be received. The audit also found that the KMC appeared to give tenders to one party, and this needed to be investigated. more..

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Sarvajana Balaya strategic plan launched: Need for SL to leverage its civilisational...

Jul 10 (Island) Sri Lanka should benefit from the rekindled interest in civilisational achievements and diversity of civilizations, MP Gevindu Cumaratunga has said. The dissident SLPPer and key member of newly formed Sarvajana Balaya said so while underscoring the pivotal importance of unanimous adoption of a resolution proposed by China recently to establish an International Day for Dialogue among Civilisations, at the UN General Assembly (UNGA). Declaring that SL was in a crossroads more..

Over 1,000 plantation workers surround Dhammika Perera’s house

Jul 10 (CT) Over 1,000 plantation workers protested opposite businessman Dhammika Perera’s residence and the Planters’ Association yesterday (9), demanding the stipulated wage of Rs 1,700, as the Regional Plantation Companies have failed to pay this sum so far. The protesters gathered on Vajira Road in Colombo, asserting their right to a reasonable wage. Workers from the Ceylon Workers’ Congress also joined the rally. In a dramatic demonstration, they burned an effigy of more..

Several trains cancelled due to strike

Jul 10 (AD) Train operations have been disrupted owing to the trade union action launched by the Railway Station Masters. The Railway Department said that several trains have been cancelled while limited trains are in operation due to the strike. However, steps have been taken to operate two trains each from Colombo Fort to Negombo and Veyangoda, two trains from Polgahawela to Fort, three trains from Galle more..

MPs not targeted under IRD’s glare

Jul 10 (TM) With regard to reports that the Inland Revenue Dept (IRD) has paid special attention to MPs with a focus on tax-related frauds, the IRD maintains that they are not targeting any specific group based on their profession, and that attention is being paid to various sectors and groups alike on the basis of tax-related regulations and requirements. The only factor that will be taken into account when investigating or taking other action is whether the relevant parties have engaged in tax-related more..

If Service Constitution is gazetted: GN unions’ warn of indefinite strike

Jul 10 (TM) Grama Niladhari (GN) officers’ unions stressed that they remain ready to launch an indefinite strike if the Govt gazettes the amended GN Service Constitution, which they claim neither reflects the GN officers’ demands nor provides solutions to their issues. “None of the GN unions agree with the Service Constitution. We have put forward our suggestions. However, none of them have been incorporated into the Service Constitution. We will not accept this more..

Magistrate rebukes police for serious crime prevention lapse

Jul 10 (Island) The police should be ashamed that gunmen were carrying out assassinations in broad daylight and the situation in SL was similar to that of Chicago of yore, Acting Kaduwela Magistrate, B.G.P Karunaratna told policemen when he arrived at the scene where gunmen shot Surendra Perera, also known as Club Wasantha, on Monday, to conduct a magisterial inquiry. Judge told the policemen present to take immediate action more..

Should an Econ student take Harshanomics 201?

Jul 10 (FT) This is not a political article. I am not a political writer. Were politics your sole interest, you may choose to not to read further. Rather, this article caters to individuals with a deep interest in economics, just like myself. By the end, you will have a well-informed understanding of whether or not to pursue the subject of Harshanomics 201, which is offered by the esteemed Economics Dept at the University of Lifelong Studies. Why call it Harshanomics? more..

Eliminating political corruption: Key to our recovery

Jul 10 (FT) SL is grappling with a severe cost-of-living crisis rooted in pervasive political corruption. Political intermediaries profit at every stage, shifting the burden onto consumers. Economy has plummeted due to corrupt leaders using the Govt to further personal agendas and misusing public funds on unproductive projects while simultaneously selling national assets and depleting public reserves. Under such deceptive governance, our future hard work and increased taxes will be in vain, more..

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Railway strike to continue despite dept’s warning

Jul 10 (AD) SL Railway Station Masters’ Union says that their trade union action will continue further. General Manager of SL Railways had warned that all Station Masters and Railway Controllers who fail to report to duty by 12.00 noon today will be considered as having vacated their positions. Accordingly, all the striking Railway Station Masters and Railway Controllers were instructed to report for duty at their respective railway stations or at least to the nearest railway station. more..

Sri Lanka moves to amend Constitution on presidential and parliamentary terms

Jul 10 (DM) Cabinet of Ministers has greenlit a resolution aimed at amending specific articles of the Constitution concerning the terms of office for the Prez and Parliament. This decision targets articles 30 (2), 62 (2), and 83 (b) of the Constitution, which govern the duration of presidential and parliamentary terms. Recent observations have pointed out discrepancies between the tenure of the Prez and the duration of parliamentary terms as stipulated in the mentioned articles. more..

Sangakkara proposes external investment for smaller cricketing nations

Jul 10 (HS) Sri Lankan cricket legend believes investment partnering national cricket boards could help smaller nations compete at the highest level. Sangakkara was speaking at World Cricket Connects, an event at Lord’s hosted by the Marylebone Cricket Club (MCC) designed for the leading voices in the game to discuss the health of cricket and consider the path required for its future success. more..

Sri Lanka to decide on vehicle import liberalization in Aug second week

Jul 10 (EN) State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has said that the final decision regarding the lifting of the ban on vehicle imports will be taken in the second week of August. Minister said he hoped to be able to import vehicles depending on the country’s exchange rate status and the priority of people’s needs. Public transport vehicles, goods transport vehicles, and private vehicles will be imported under the regulations. Although the Cabinet had approved more..

'Allegations against Opposition Leader baseless, election gimmick'

Jul 10 (CT) The allegations made by the Chairman of National Housing Development Authority (NHDA), against the Leader of the Opposition have no basis and has been made with the upcoming elections in mind, claimed the former Chairman of NHDA Lakvijaya Palansooriya. Palansooriya’s remarks comes following recent media reports surrounding claims made by the Chairman of NHDA Rajeev Sooriyarachi alleging that the Govt has incurred over Rs. 5500 million, due to informal provision more..

Health Ministry under fire for failing to regulate cosmetics

Jul 10 (CT) In the wake of recent development in regards to the substandard quality of cosmetic products, the health authorities have come under huge criticism for not regulating cosmetic products for years. This follows a storm of discussion that ensued after beauty products endorsed by model Piumi Hansamali came under scrutiny following her questioning by the CID. A lot of parties have raised grave concerns with more..

HTUA to support public service TU action: Kumudesh

Jul 10 (CT) Health Trade Union Alliance (HTUA), giving the Government and the Health Ministry a reminder of its pledge to give even the non-medical State health service employees economic justice, warned it would support the public service trade union action in the future if the Govt further delayed meeting the second half of the allowance as agreed upon. Member of the HTUA Convening Board, Ravi Kumudesh, yesterday, accused the Health Ministry and the Govt of having failed to stand by more..

Parliamentary Committee to probe Dr Sanjeeva’s suspension

Jul 10 (CT) Public Petitions Committee (PPC) of the Parliament is scheduled to commence investigations on officials allegedly involved in the suspension of Medical and Civil Rights Professional Association of Doctors (MCPA) President Dr. Chamal Sanjeeva. A spokesperson for MCPA said that the investigation related to the incident would be held in Parliament at 2 p.m. today (9). Dr. Sanjeeva’s services at the Health Ministry were suspended in Nov 2022 while he was reinstated in April this year. more..

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Piyumi Hansamali files petition seeking to halt CID probe

Jul 10 (AD) Actress Piyumi Hansamali has filed a petition with the Court of Appeal seeking a writ order to suspend the investigations being carried out against her by the Illegal Assets Investigations Division of the CID. The petition has named several officials including the IGP and the Director of the CID as respondents. Hansamali, who highlights in her petition that the Illegal Assets Investigations Division of the CID has launched an investigation against her, alleges that the manner in which more..

Station Masters’ Union Executive Committee gathers to determine next course of action

Jul 10 (DM) Following Railways Dept's announcement yesterday, the Executive Committee of SL Railways Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU) has decided to convene shortly to determine their next course of action. SLRSMU chairman Sumedha Somarathna said the Dept announced yesterday that Station Masters who do not report for duty today will be considered as having vacated their positions. As per the announcement, employees who did not report for duty today will not be allowed to more..

Tattoo shop owner says criminal Loku Patty forced him to invite Club Wasantha

Jul 10 (DM) Security has been tightened near the Kaduwela Magistrate's Court and surrounding areas as suspects arrested in connection with the Athurugiriya shooting incident are brought to court. Police said that the suspects would be produced before the court to obtain a detention order for further questioning. Seven individuals, including the owner of a tattoo shop, have been arrested over the shooting. more..

NTC to be given authority to regulate three-wheelers

Jul 10 (AD) Minister Bandula Gunawardana says that the clearance of the Attorney General has been received for the draft bill to amend the National Transport Commission Act. During the parliamentary session today, the minister stated that even though the National Transport Commission can intervene only with regard to bus fares, the act has been amended to also allow the regulation of school vans, three-wheelers and other passenger transport vehicles as well. more..

Cabinet approves new action plan to combat gender-based harassment

Jul 10 (AD) Cabinet of Ministers has green-lighted the second multi-sectoral national action plan (2024-2028) for the elimination of sexual and gender-based harassments in SL. Cabinet Spokesman Bandula Gunawardane said that since policy involvement is necessary to ensure the rights of women, men, children and all diverse groups to live in a fair and social environment without any violence, the first national action plan to address the harassments based on sexual and gender sociality more..

India assisted ambulance service in Sri Lanka to get grants from TATA India, ADB

Jul 10 (PTI) The ambulance service in Sri Lanka assisted by India is to get a boost with grants from Tata India and the ADB to augment their services, the Govt announced on Wednesday. Suwaseriya was initiated in 2016 with 297 ambulances obtained from TATA India under an Indian govt grant. It was later increased to 322 with ambulances added by SL providing pre-hospital emergency care. Cabinet approved a proposal to obtain the grants. more..

Final decision on lifting vehicle import ban in August: State Minister

Jul 10 (AD) State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya stated that the final decision regarding the lifting of the restrictions on vehicle imports will be taken in the second week of August. He pointed out that the committee appointed to look into the matter met recently and agreed to submit the final report to the Cabinet within the second week of August. He mentioned that accordingly, it will be able to import vehicles according to SL’s revenue situation while prioritising the needs of the people. more..

Savindri Perera reaches MasterChef Australia semi-finals

Jul 10 (TM) SL contestant Savindri Perera (Savi) has been selected as one of the 3 semi-finalists in MasterChef Australia, joining Tassie butcher Josh (Pezza) and Thai-Australian Nat. The competition saw Harry eliminated in the high-stakes battle for the last spots. Next Monday, one more contestant will be eliminated before the grand final on 16 July, with a $250,000 prize at stake. Savi’s Lamprais brought judges Poh Ling Yeow and Sofia Levinto to tears, despite some viewers dismissing it as more..

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SL’s tea exports predicted to generate USD 1.5 billion revenue in 2024

Jul 10 (AD) Tea Research Institute of SL predicts that SL’s tea exports are expected to generate a revenue of USD 1.5 billion in the year 2024. Meanwhile, as part of the first stage of a three-phase program to provide fertilizer at a concessionary rate, 10,000 metric tonnes out of the planned 30,000 metric tonnes of fertilizer has been distributed among tea planters so far. Recently, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera convened a progress review meeting of St. Coombs Estate in Talawakelle more..

SL to revive senior citizen interest subsidies?

Jul 10 (EN) Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed the Treasury Secretary to develop a program to address low interest rates paid to retirees, his media office said, raising questions whether a senior citizens interest subsidy scheme would be revived. “For business development, bank interest rates need to be kept low. However, lower interest rates can disadvantage pensioners, so I have directed the Treasury Secretary to develop a program to address this issue,” the president said more..

Dullas-led alliance aligns with SJB

Jul 10 (EN) Freedom Peoples Congress (FPC) led by MP Dullas Alahapperuma, a breakaway faction of the ruling SLPP, will join an alliance led by SJB, MP Charitha Herath said. Herath told reporters that the FPC’s discussions with the SJB have been successful and the group intends to join the mainstream opposition as part of a broader alliance. “A very decisive prez election is likely to be held this November. more..

Aluthgamage criticises Election Commission over appointment of Mujibur as MP

Jul 10 (DM) Govt MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage today criticised the Election Commission for allowing the appointment of SJB MP Mujibur Rahaman through the national list. Aluthgamage, speaking in Parliament, faulted the Election Commission, questioning how a candidate who intended to contest the Local Govt election was appointed to Parliament via the national list. “The Election Commission talks about the appointment of coordinating officers to Governors. more..

Some governors spend millions of rupees sans any laws, circulars: Vijitha

Jul 10 (DM) Claiming that governors in some provinces were spending colossal amounts of money for various things such as vehicles, Vesak and Poson zones without adhering to any circulars or laws, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said such arbitrary actions must be stopped immediately. MP told Parliament that governors in certain provinces have appointed advisors using their arbitrary powers. Governors in the Western Province take decisions without considering any circular or law more..

Is this the comeback of Sri Lanka’s tourism? $1.5 Billion revenue suggests so

Jul 10 (Skift) SL’s tourism industry is witnessing a resurgence. Central Bank of SL reported that earnings from tourism soared to over $1.5 billion in the first half of 2024, marking a 78% increase year-on-year. Tourist arrivals hit 1.01 million, up 62% from the same period in 2023. By June 2024, tourism earnings had climbed to $151.1 million, a 23% increase year-on-year, despite a slight month-on-month decline. more..

Strikes could be the beginning of another Aragalaya: Bandula

Jul 10 (DM) The strikes that are prevailing in the country could be the beginning of another Aragalaya that might destabilize the nation, Minister of Transport Bandula Gunawardene told Parliament today. “Strikes that are prevailing today could be the beginning of an exercise to destabilize the country that might end up with the burning of the parliamentary complex,” the minister said. “The strikers are making an impossible demand for an upward revision of salaries. more..

SJB: Public should care for public sector fairness

Jul 10 (TM) SJB emphasised that public sector employees should be satisfied and be empowered within the State mechanism, and that their demands should be looked at in a fair manner. SJB MP Thushara Indunil cautioned that the public would have to face the consequences of failing to take measures to improve the public sector employees’ lives, and that it is a concerning situation. He pointed out the importance of the Govt being more receptive when it comes to dealing with protests more..

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