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Sri Lanka's new chief Dhananjaya de Silva showcases his leadership chops

Mar 25 (CI) Dhananjaya de Silva etched his name in the record books as the first SL captain to score twin hundreds in a Test, on day three in Sylhet, as he and Kamindu Mendis brought SL's innings back on track for the second time in this game. The pair also became only the third in Test history to add 150-plus runs twice in the same Test. In the first innings, they had revived the innings from 57 for 5. Now they did so from 126 for 6, more..

All Kamindu Mendis and Dhananjaya de Silva's twinning records

Mar 25 (CI) 3 - Number of instances of two players from the same team with twin hundreds in a Test match - Dhananjaya de Silva and Kamindu Mendis did it for SL in Sylhet. Chappell brothers - Ian and Greg - scored twin tons against NZ in Wellington in 1974, while Azhar Ali and Misbah-ul-Haq did the same against Australia in Abu Dhabi in 2014. There have also been three Test matches where one player from each side scored twin hundreds - Arthur Morris and Denis Compton in Adelaide in 1947, more..

Democracy in Sri Lanka: Backsliding or inching forward?

Mar 25 (GV) The world is becoming less democratic and more autocratic (i.e. authoritarian). One of the best sources of information is the annual Democracy Report issued by the V-Dem Institute in Sweden. The Institute continuously measures the extent to which national govts are either democratic or authoritarian and the directions in which they are moving. Its 2024 Report tells us that on average the world has moved steadily in a more autocratic direction since 2009. more..

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Editorial: Terror, political claims & duplicity

Mar 25 (Island) Former Prez Maithripala Sirisena has got obfuscation down to a fine art. He is also given to making various claims which he does not care to substantiate; instead, he muddies the waters when he is asked to furnish evidence in support of them. On Friday (22), he claimed, in Kandy, that he knew who the mastermind behind the Easter Sunday terror attacks (2019) was. He, true to form, refused to elaborate on his claim and name names purportedly for fear of reprisal. more..

Washing dirty linen in public

Mar 25 (ST) My dear other Mahinda, I am writing to congratulate you on surviving the motion of no confidence against you moved by some in the opposition. It was a comfortable victory too because some 117 MPs voted to support you, a creditable achievement because the pohottuwa party is divided into so many camps now. Is it true that the debate on the motion of no confidence was to be for two days but was extended to three days? This is not to give the opposition more time to wash more..

Sri Lanka Customs: Audit highlights concerns over Reward Fund

Mar 25 (TM) The deadlock between SL Customs and the Finance Ministry saw a breakthrough last week as Customs unions opted to suspend their strike following discussions with State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya. National Audit Office (NAO) has meanwhile expressed concern over the Customs Officers’ Reward Fund. The decision to call off the strike, which was to have been in effect until 31 March, more..

Mr. Prez, you plan to rapidly transform the country into an export economy

Mar 25 (CT) Dear Mr. President, Presidential Media Division released press releases and media news items titled Country set for rapid transformation into an export economy quoting remarks made by you at the inauguration ceremony of a historic temple in Kegalle[i]. As a caring citizen I said, three cheers, happily thinking that at last, the Country was on the correct governance path focusing on the creation of new strategic leadership options and policy changes to encourage present and new investors more..

Fixing the Customs

Mar 25 (TM) Issues surrounding the SL Customs such as corruption and financial mismanagement, which have remained a topic of discussion for years, have received more attention with the protest launched by the Customs officials over their control of the Customs’ Reward Fund. Last week, Customs’ staff launched a work-to-rule trade union action in response to the Treasury’s decision to take control of the Rs. 700 million Reward Fund, which was previously under the purview of SL Customs. more..

TRC focuses on conflicts in the North East

Mar 25 (CT) In the context of transitional justice in ethnically divided SL, the Govt took crucial steps by establishing the Office on Missing Persons (OMP) and the Office for Reparations in the aftermath of the 30-year war. These initiatives were recommended by the Consultation Task Force (CTF) in 2016 and subsequently endorsed through a Prez Commission report. Their inception followed a thorough examination more..

Gift of life: Transformative steps in Renal Transplants on World kidney day in Sri Lanka

Mar 25 (DM) As the world marks World Kidney Day, SL takes center stage in the global effort to address kidney health and organ transplantation. Beyond the celebratory atmosphere, this day holds profound significance, drawing attention to the prevalence of Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD) in Sri Lanka and the remarkable strides in renal transplant procedures. This article explores the multifaceted approach in Sri Lanka, covering the prevalence of CKD, organ procurement methods, and more..

Human rights in Lanka and oil deposits in Palestine

Mar 25 (DM) On Sept 6, 2023, report of UN High Commissioner for Human Rights castigated SL saying that the country suffers from a continuing accountability deficit- be it for war crime atrocities, more recent human rights violations, corruption, or abuse of power- which must be addressed for the country to move forward. In SL’s near 3 decade-long civil war, around 40,000 Tamil civilians reportedly died of military attacks. Thousands of others were wounded, while some were critical. more..

President, Basil meet for second time on elections

Mar 24 (ST) Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe and Basil Rajapaksa, founder, and strategist of the SLPP discussed a key political issue—the contours of the next national election during a near-45-minute meeting on Thursday night. They met at the Prez’s former official residence at Mahagam Sekera Mawatha (former Paget Road). Prez drove in there after attending the discussion on Economic Development and Modernisation more..

Japan to invest again in Central expressway Phase III

Mar 24 (ST) Japan has expressed interest in investing again in SL’s Central expressway Phase III project from Pothuhera to Galagedara although the then govt had rejected the Japanese contractor selected for the project in 2020, Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardene said. The govt will be seeking Japan’s assistance in constructing the stretch of highway from Kurunegala to Galagedara with a plan of extending the highway up to Katugastota, he added. more..

Dollar inflows rise, festive demand for imports drops

Mar 24 (ST) A combination of less festive/New Year demand for imports, lack of disposable incomes and increasing remittances along with enhanced foreign exchange flows from tourism has restored the SL rupee to favourable proportions against the dollar. On Thursday, US dollar fell below Rs. 300 for the first time since July 2023, being traded at one point at Rs. 299.29 in the money market. Reasons are many for the rupee to rise after a prolonged period of pressure from US dollar in 2022 & 2023, more..

Sirisena’s Easter attacks revelation: CID seeks AG’s advice on questioning ex-Prez

Mar 24 (TM) CID is seeking the Attorney General’s (AG) instructions on questioning former Prez Maithripala Sirisena regarding his recent assertion of being well aware of the true perpetrators behind the Easter Sunday bombings in 2019. This revelation, made by Sirisena during a public address, has sparked widespread speculation and raised questions about the former Prez’s knowledge & involvement in tragic events. more..

No decision on Genenal Elections yet

Mar 24 (TM) Election Commission (EC) has not been informed of a decision to hold the General Elections. “We haven’t been officially informed of a Parliamentary Election yet and that will only come after the Parliament is dissolved,” EC Chairman R.M.A.L. Rathnayake said. SLPP National Organiser Basil Rajapaksa has reportedly requested Prez Ranil Wickremesinghe to hold a snap General Election prior to the Prez Elections. “Parliamentary Elections need to be held before Aug 2025 while more..

High-level SL teams to visit China & India

Mar 24 (ST) Two high-level government visits take place next week, with PM Dinesh Gunawardena heading to China and the President’s Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake due in India. PM will be in China from March 25–29, accompanied by Finance State Minister Shehan Semasinghe and the PM’s Secretary, Anura Dissanayake. He will have meetings with Chinese President Xi Jinping, PM Li Qiang and the third-highest member of Chinese Communist Party. more..

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Govt to give Sevanagala Rs. 2 billion interim payment

Mar 24 (TM) Govt has agreed to pay Rs. 2 billion as an interim payment to former MP Daya Gamage as part of a settlement proposed by the Court of Appeal to compensate for the expropriation of the Sevanagala Sugar Factory and its lands in 2011. Appearing on behalf of Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Economic Stabilisation, and National Policies, the AG’s Dept on 20 March 2023, in the Writ Application bearing No.536/2023, submitted to the two-Judge bench of Court of Appeal more..

Sri Lanka face off Bhutan in FIFA Series game today

Mar 24 (ST) After a strong beginning to the year, with SL concluding their initial international friendly match against Papua New Guinea in a goalless draw, the hosts of the SL segment of FIFA Series 2024 will face Bhutan tomorrow at the Racecourse ground in Colombo. The match in Colombo saw Central African Republic (CAR) face off against Bhutan at 3 p.m. on Friday. In a dominant display, the 129th ranked CAR team secured a resounding 6-0 victory over 194th ranked SA side. more..

Vishwa, Kumara and Rajitha help Sri Lanka inch ahead on another bowlers' day

Mar 24 (CI) A day belonging to the bowlers ended with SL 211 runs ahead, after their seamers ran through Bangladesh's line-up to secure a healthy first-innings lead of 92 in Sylhet before the batters stretched it further. Dhananjaya de Silva (23*), one of two first-innings centurions, was at the crease alongside nightwatcher Vishwa Fernando, after Bangladesh again troubled SL's top order on a wicket that continued to prove more..

Maldivian girls soar over Sri Lankan lasses

Mar 24 (SO) Maldives Matrix that comprised of girls who were fasting during Ramadhan routed the Sri Lanka Nationalised Services team by a massive 92 points to just two on the first day at the Sri Lions International Invitation Netball League tournament played at St. Joseph’s Indoor Stadium in Colombo yesterday. Their strength was in the two tall girls who manned the vital positions of goal shooter and goal keeper that gave them the vital points. Goal shooter Aishath Saleema did the bulk of the scoring more..

Wanindu Hasaranga conundrum

Mar 24 (Island) When your star player gets suspended twice within a month, that’s not ideal. When he is your captain, you have serious problems to deal with. We are talking about Wanindu Hasaranga here, whose constant altercations with match officials have landed him in trouble. First he took on local umpire Lyndon Hannibal for not calling a high full toss no ball in the third T-20I against Afghanistan. He was charged for dissent, pleaded guilty and was suspended for two games. more..

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CBSL senior management to revisit recent salary revision

Mar 24 (AD) The Central Bank of SL (CBSL) on Saturday (23) said that a majority of senior management and professionals of CBSL have made a collective decision to consider a revision to their salaries that sparked controversy. Ihe CBSL said that the recent salary revision for the period 2024-2026 made by the Central Bank of SL (CBSL), post the collective agreement between the Governing Board and the employee representatives, created much discourse among the public. more..

FSP warns Lanka becoming colony of India with govt behaving like a lackey of Delhi

Mar 24 (Island) The SL govt was going to great lengths to suppress those who criticise unsolicited and disastrous Indian projects and interventions in Sri Lanka, Education Secretary of the FSP, Pubudu Jayagoda said on Friday, addressing a press conference in Colombo. Jayagoda said that on 20 March members of the Jana Aragala Movement held a demonstration against the disastrous IMF policies and the Indian interventions that are inimical to Sri Lanka’s sovereignty. more..

Supplementary power: CEB to connect 100 MW to national grid from April

Mar 24 (TM) The State-run CEB is planning to connect 100 MW of supplementary power from 1 April to the national grid, The Sunday Morning learns. It is understood that the Technical Evaluation Committee (TEC), tasked with evaluating the supplementary power proposals, has negotiated prices with the Private Power Plants (PPP) and managed to bring down the cost below the electricity generation cost of CEB-owned power plants. more..

E-cigarettes: Neglecting student well-being opens door to vaping menace

Mar 24 (ST) Sri Lanka faces a mounting crisis as vaping gains popularity among its youth. Alarming rates of student uptake have prompted nationwide concern, sparking urgent calls for action to address the issue before it spirals out of control. National Dangerous Drug Control Board (NDDCB) official Ranjith Wickramasighe revealed that arrests have been made in Kekirawa and Anuradhapura, targeting individuals selling vaping products to school students. Strict penalties await those caught more..

Indian fishermen strike against SL Navy arrests

Mar 24 (Hindu) The fishermen associations in the coastal Ramanathapuram district have announced an indefinite strike with immediate effect condemning the SL Navy of arresting the fishermen from Tamil Nadu under false charges on Friday. An emergency meeting was convened in view of the arrest of 32 fishermen from Rameswaram and Thangachimadam on Thursday (21) by SL Navy personnel in Neduntheevu and at Mannar in Palk Straits. All the 32 men were remanded in judicial custody. more..

Lack of inputs, policy bungling contribute to volatile price of coconuts and oil

Mar 24 (ST) The scarcity of coconuts in Sri Lanka, mainly due to a lack of fertiliser, will probably reduce supply and push up prices further. As most curries use coconut milk, the rapidly rising prices will have a significant impact on prepackaged rice and curry meals, consumer and civil rights activist Asela Sampath believes. People will switch to alternatives or cook without coconut oil, he predicts. Non-communicable diseases could increase. more..

Amid controversy, Maithripala clarifies basis of remarks on Easter attacks’ masterminds

Mar 24 (AD) Former Prez Maithripala Sirisena, who landed himself in hot water after claiming that he was aware of the real perpetrators of the Easter Sunday bomb attacks, now says his remarks were based on some information he had received three weeks ago. The ex-Prez stated this in response to the allegations leveled against him, following the controversial statement he made on Friday that he has knowledge of the true mastermind of the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks and more..

Video: Moscow massacre: Gunmen tried to escape to Ukraine, death toll above 130

Mar 24 (AD) Russian authorities arrested the four men suspected of carrying out the attack on a suburban Moscow concert hall that killed at least 133 people and believe they were headed to Ukraine, Prez Vladimir Putin said Saturday during an address to the nation. Kyiv, meanwhile, strongly denied any involvement in Friday’s attack on the Crocus City Hall music venue in Krasnogorsk, which the Islamic State group’s affiliate in Afghanistan claimed responsibility for in a statement more..

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Non-communicable diseases on the rise

Mar 24 (DM) SL has witnessed a surge in non-communicable diseases, prompting action from the Ministry of Health. This was revealed by Health Minister Dr. Ramesh Pathirana at the launching event of the Suva Udana mobile health clinic programme in Yakkalamulla, Galle. The programme, which marks the 14th such initiative this year, seeks to extend healthcare services to rural communities. Speaking at the event, Minister highlighted the increasing prevalence of non-communicable more..

Complex dynamics of private lands in North

Mar 24 (CT) SL’s Northern Province has been marred by decades of conflict, primarily between the military forces and the LTTE. While the conflict officially ended in 2009, its legacy persists, especially concerning the issue of private lands in the region. The conflict led to large-scale displacement of people, especially in the North, where the conflict was most intense. Many families lost their homes and lands due to forced displacement or destruction during conflict. more..

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