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Numerous costs still bite, despite slightly lower fuel and power bills

Mar 14 (ST) Despite reductions in fuel and electricity prices, merchants, eatery operators, and service providers said they cannot lower prices as their other costs remain high. They said the govt reduced the electricity charges only by a small amount after a bigger increase. The govt is making people feel the cost of living is being reduced with elections in mind. However, merchants and service providers said costs have increased. more..

Mushfiqur lauds Shanto's leadership qualities

Mar 14 (CI) When Najmul Hossain Shanto reached his century in Chattogram, Mushfiqur Rahim charged towards him with a big smile on his face, and arms raised. This was Shanto's second century as Bangladesh captain, coming shortly after the BCB declared him as their main man across formats. Shanto is an agent of change at a pivotal time in Bangladesh cricket. Coach Chandika Hathurusinghe backs him and by the looks of it, so do the senior cricketers currently in the team. more..

New IPS publication explores trade wars in EV supply chains and SL’s graphite industry

Mar 14 (FT) Sri Lanka is poised to benefit from the global trend towards electric vehicles (EVs), leveraging its top-quality vein graphite crucial for EV battery manufacturing. The country’s commitment to sustainability and quality standards places it strategically in the non-China graphite export market, boosted by US industrial policies favouring domestic assembly and non-China sources. A new IPS study highlights SL’s opportunity to become part of the EV battery supply chain. more..

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Editorial: Govt all hat no cattle

Mar 14 (Island) Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe has embarked on an ambitious mission to have Artificial Intelligence (AI) taught in schools. This is something long overdue. The importance of preparing SL students for future challenges and modernising the education system to align it with job market requirements, etc., cannot be overstated. However, before trying to make SL AI savvy, the Prez should find some intelligent persons to function as Cabinet ministers in charge of vital sectors. more..

'We never expected there to be so much dew'

Mar 14 (CI) SL had Bangladesh at 92 for 4, chasing 256 in the first ODI. But then dew set in, and the bowlers struggled to be penetrative. This was what allrounder Janith Liyanage felt, having bowled five overs himself. Through the back-end of the game, Najmul Hossain Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim put on a match-winning 165-run fifth-wicket stand, as Shanto finished with 122 not out and Musfhiqur 73 not out. Towards the end of the match, though, the outfield was essentially sodden. more..

Shanto ton powers Bangladesh to ODI win over Sri Lanka

Mar 14 (CI) Sri Lanka had no answer to Najmul Hossain Shanto's career-best unbeaten 122 which powered Bangladesh to a six-wicket win in the first ODI in Chattogram. The home side won with 32 balls to spare despite losing three early wickets, as Shanto and Mushfiqur Rahim added 165 runs for an unbroken fifth-wicket stand. Mushfiqur gave Shanto good support scoring his 49th half-century, allowing the Bangladesh captain more..

IMF meeting snub and the opposition’s opportunism at the nation’s misery

Mar 14 (DM) This political grandstanding is nothing more than benefitting from the country’s misery. When even a remotely cohesive nation is faced with an existential crisis, its disparate stakeholders momentarily set aside their differences. The survival of the state takes precedence over everything else. For a recent example, consider Israel, where political opposition has joined a war cabinet and people of the Left and Centre who loath Benjamin Netanyahu and his ultra-nationalists have come together more..

MPs roast Central Bank Governor for outrageous annual 2.8b pay hike

Mar 14 (ST) A unified parliamentary squad gave a proper roasting to Central Bank Governor Nandalal Weerasinghe and his senior staff for serving themselves to an over-the-top salary increase that will cost taxpayers nearly an extra 2.8 billion bucks per year. Two weeks ago, in the present squalor of all-round poverty, news of CB Governor Weerasinghe liberally using the proverbial spoon to serve top-tier bank officials thumping 70% salary increments, and extra-large salary increases more..

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Mental health, all is not okay

Mar 14 (TM) Sri Lanka, battered and bruised by economic crisis, poor governance, socio-economic issues, and lack of public discourse about mental wellbeing, has a silent epidemic, which, a 2023 report said may affect nearly one in five of her citizens, with them suffering silently from some form of inner depression. Mental health and related issues are one of the many elephants in the room that SL culture likes to quickly sweep under the rug, and pretend that it does not exist. more..

A pledge for a smoke-free tomorrow

Mar 14 (CT) World No Smoking Day, observed annually on the second Wednesday of March, is a significant global event dedicated to raising awareness about the harmful effects of smoking. This initiative aims to educate people about the health risks associated with smoking, promote tobacco control policies, and support individuals in their journey towards quitting smoking. With smoking being a leading cause of preventable death worldwide, World No Smoking Day serves more..

SL’s ongoing struggle for abortion rights

Mar 14 (CT) France made history this week by amending its Constitution to explicitly guarantee the right to abortion, becoming the first country to do so. The amendment, passed with an overwhelming 780-72 vote, received applause in Parliament and was hailed by President Macron as a moment of French pride with a universal message. Despite criticism from anti-abortion groups and the Vatican, more..

Presidential politics of economic recovery

Mar 14 (GV) The year 2024 is an election year in SL with the president’s term of office ending on Nov 17, 2024 and accordingly the conduct of a prez election constitutionally mandated upon the Election Commission between September and October this year. The ousting of former president Gotabaya Rajapaksa through the mass protests of the aragalaya two years ago has been raised afresh in the public consciousness through the publications of his memoirs, The Conspiracy to oust me more..

Happiness a fundamental human goal for all people

Mar 14 (DM) Are the people of SL happy? Most independent and non-party analysts would say a clear no. Millions of people are suffering from a lack of food, shelter, clothing, healthcare needs, education and other facilities. So it is clear that except for the politicians– most of whom make money illegally– and big business magnets, most of SL’s people are unhappy. Next week, the UN will mark the International Day of Happiness. In a statement, the world body said that more..

Sri Lanka’s underprivileged struggle to fulfil sacred obligation

Mar 14 (CT) At a time when Muslims around the world, including SL are preparing to welcome the holy month of Ramadan, the underprivileged are struggling to fulfil this sacred obligation, which is one of the five pillars of Islam. Ramadan is the ninth month of the Islamic lunar calendar and is observed by Muslims worldwide as a month of fasting. The number of days depends on the sighting of the moon on the western horizon. more..

What conspiracy?

Mar 14 (Island) The recent release of former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s book, The conspiracy to oust me from the Presidency; how internationally sponsored regime change made a mockery of democracy in Sri Lanka has sparked discussions on its content and credibility. Critics argue that the book appears to be predominantly opinion-based, lacking the factual data that are fundamental for establishing credibility. GR has resorted to numerous unfounded and more..

The Compass

Mar 14 (CT) North, South, East and West – the directions of the compass. When you are lost in the woods, without knowing where you’re going and with no possibility of retracing your steps, the compass helps you to find in which direction you’re headed, whether it’s North, South, East or West. The compass is a magnetometer used for navigation and orientation that shows direction in regards to the geographic cardinal points. The structure of a compass consists of the compass rose, more..

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Advisory issued for increased temperatures in parts of the island

Mar 13 (AD) Dept of Meteorology has cautioned the people of rising atmospheric temperatures at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western and Southern provinces in the coming hours. The advisory, issued at 4 p.m. today (13), will be in effect until tomorrow evening (14). “Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in Western, Sabaragamuwa, North-western & Southern provinces”, it warned. more..

Health Ministry denies expired medicine circular

Mar 13 (TM) In the wake of several allegations being made regarding a circular issued by the Ministry of Health that reportedly encourages hospitals to use expired medicines, the ministry said that no such circular has been issued encouraging the health sector to do so, adding that the objective of the circular has been misinterpreted by critics. Deputy Director General of Health Services (DDGHS) (Medical Supplies), Dr. G. Wijesuriya, told the media that these allegations made by more..

GMOA raises concerns over establishment of medicine faculty at NSBM

Mar 13 (DM) On the heels of the cabinet nod to establish a medical faculty at the National School of Business Management (NSBM), the Govt Medical Officers Association (GMOA) has expressed reservations, questioning the necessity of the move as it appears unrealistic. GMOA Media Spokesman Dr. Chamil Wijesinghe emphasized the importance of conducting a proper feasibility study before making a final decision. more..

New Chief Secretaries appointed for North and Wayamba Provinces

Mar 13 (PMD) Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe appointed Mr. L. Ilangovan as the new Chief Secretary of the Northern Province. Appointment letter was signed by the Secretary to the Presidential Mr. Saman Ekanayake, and the official handover took place today (12). Mr. Ilangovan, a distinguished officer of the SL Administrative Service, has previously served in various ministries in the Northern Province and held the position of Northern Province Governor’s Secretary. more..

IMF delegation reviews progress of CEB, CPC operations

Mar 13 (AD) The visiting delegates of the IMF held a discussion on Tuesday (12) at the Ministry of Power and Energy to review the progress of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) operations and commitments. The delegation led by Peter Breuer, IMF Senior Mission Chief for SL, has reportedly looked into the tariff reduction in the electricity sector, CEB and CPC balance sheets of 2023, current financial positions of the state-owned electricity supplier, more..

Tourists doing business: SL to get tough

Mar 13 (DM) The govt will soon strengthen its laws to prevent foreign nationals from operating businesses in the country while they are under tourist visas and have already begun conducting raids in the south. Earlier this month, Daily Mirror exclusively reported that several foreign nationals including Russians, Ukrainians and Israelis who were in SL under tourist visas were operating businesses in tourist hotspots more..

The changing nature of the world of work

Mar 13 (FT) The environment in which we live and work is complex. From emerging technology and rapid digital advancement to political conflicts and elections, every sector is affected by myriad disruptions. Case in point: COVID-19. The pandemic and subsequent financial crisis profoundly affected SL lives and careers, which reduced confidence in the economy and increased anxiety about upcoming general and presidential elections. From 2020 to mid-2023, leaders in business and more..

PHU proposes Bill to amend Central Bank Act over salary hikes

Mar 13 (FT) PHU leader Udaya Gammanpila has announced plans to submit a bill to amend the Central Bank Act, aiming to abolish recent excessive salary increases and prevent future arbitrary raises. He criticised the CB officials for allegedly abusing their independence and implementing a 70% salary increase without proper justification. He expressed disappointment over the lack of action by the Govt in addressing the issue, despite previous objections to granting excessive independence to the Central Bank. more..

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Death of schoolboy in Ampara: Investigations after report from Tirukkovil education zone

Mar 13 (DM) Education Ministry is to launch an investigation after receiving the report from the Tirukkovil Education Zone regarding the death of the 16-year-old schoolboy in Ampara after collapsing while participating in a marathon race. The marathon race was held at the Tirukkovil Methodist Central College on Monday morning as part of the inter-house sports meet at the school premises. Student was admitted to the Tirukkovil Hospital and later transferred to the Akkaraipattu Hospital more..

Sri Lanka Cricket to send teams to play T20 matches in Japan

Mar 13 (DM) Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) signed an MOU with Japan Cricket Association (JCA) to help Japan develop its game through collaborations, exchanges, and also providing expertise pertaining to the game. Under this MOU, SLC will help Japan by sending players, teams, coaches and curators to help Japanese cricket. SLC will send teams to play T20 matches in Japan and will also host Japanese cricket teams in SL, while opportunities will also be given to their players to train with LPL more..

Sri Lanka: Repression of civic space threatens financial reform

Mar 13 (HRW) The IMF should urge SL’s govt to abandon draft legislation that would severely curtail civil society and jeopardize the IMF’s program in the country, Human Rights Watch said in a letter to the IMF. The proposed Non-Governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Act is among several recent and planned measures that would curtail fundamental freedoms, despite the critical role of more..

Elderly Sri Lankan couple found dead near their Melbourne home

Mar 13 (AD) An elderly SL couple who died together outside their home may have been overcome by Melbourne’s blistering heatwave. The bodies of Doyne Caspersz and his wife Marlene were found outside their home on Antigoni Court, Warrandyte about 9.30am on Tuesday. CCTV captured their sad demise on Sunday, when temperatures soared in Warrandyte to 38C. It remains unknown why the beloved couple decided to leave their home, which is located in a wealthy Melbourne more..

Minister warns of imposing price control on eggs

Mar 13 (DM) In a bid to provide eggs at a reasonable price ahead of the upcoming festive season, Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said a controlled price will be imposed in light of soaring prices. This was raised during a discussion held between the Agriculture Minister and representatives of the All Ceylon Egg Producers' Association today. During the discussion, the existing prices of eggs were taken into consideration, highlighting the need to further bring down the prices, more..

Chinese woman who left her child with Sri Lankan nanny arrested at BIA

Mar 13 (DM) A Chinese woman who attempted to leave her younger daughter aged three and half with her SL nanny and flee from the country was arrested at the BIA by the Airport Police last night when she was about to board the plane. Investigations revealed that the 35 year-old Chinese woman had been living with her mother and two daughters in a rented house in Dubai and earned her living as a dancer in night clubs. more..

AKD, Canadian envoy discuss Sri Lanka’s socio-economic & political situation

Mar 13 (AD) The Canadian High Commissioner to SL, Eric Walsh called on the Leader of NPP, MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Wednesday morning (13). During the meeting, which took place at the JVP head office, the current socio-economic and political situation in Sri Lanka was discussed at length. Taking to his X handle (formerly Twitter), Dissanayake said views were also exchanged between the two sides on the plans of the National People’s Power to build national unity. more..

Milk powder prices to be reduced after CoPF attack on Trade and Finance ministries

Mar 13 (Island) Trade Minister Nalin Fernando announced that the price of milk powder would be reduced by Friday (15). The announcement was made in the wake of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) lambasting both Trade and Finance Ministries for their failure to implement the milk powder pricing formula, introduced in 2018. CoPF Chairman Dr. Harsha de Silva censured officials when he took up the issue with those officials summoned by the House Committee recently. more..

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