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Sri Lanka: Declaration by High Representative on behalf of EU on latest developments
The European Union (EU) and its 27 Member States are monitoring closely developments in Sri Lanka. The EU condemns the recent vicious attack against peaceful protestors in Colombo, which triggered further violence after a month of peaceful demonstrations had shown, despite some isolated incidents, that Sri Lankans are able to exercise peacefully their right to […]
Joint Chambers call for appointment of interim PM and cabinet
Joint Chambers together with Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka call upon the President to take immediate steps to appoint a competent person as the interim Prime Minister and a small Cabinet of Ministers to be appointed in consultation with the Prime Minister acceptable to all leading political parties represented in Parliament. This must […]
Protests at the Naval Base in Trinco
A protest erupted outside the Trincomalee Naval Base as reports have said that former prime minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and some of his family members have sought refuge in the base following anti-government clashes on Monday. The group is demanding the former prime minister and his family be held accountable for the crisis and be arrested. […]
IGP orders CID to probe attack on “Temple Trees and Galle Face Green”
The Inspector General Of Police has ordered the Criminal Investigations Department to immediately initiate investigations into the incident in which a group of supporters of former Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa attacked protesters outside Temple Trees at “Mainagomama” and then at Galle Face Green’s “Gotagogama” on Monday. Police said a group of people who had come […]
Commercial Bank appoints Sanath Manatunge as MD/CEO
Sellathurai Prabagar appointed new COO in smooth succession at country’s top private sector bank The Commercial Bank of Ceylon PLC has announced the appointment of Chief Operating Officer Mr Sanath Manatunge as Managing Director and CEO effective 12th May 2022, and the concurrent appointment of Mr Sellathurai Prabagar as Chief Operating Officer to fill the […]
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance.Issuing a statement the President’s office said “No person is allowed to be on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other […]
Sri Lanka PM steps down triggering cabinet resignations following month long protests
Cabinet Ministers have begun to resign following the resignation of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa from his post. Channa Jayasumana and Widura Wickramanayake had already tendered their resignation to the President, sources confirmed. Meanwhile, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has strongly condemned the violent acts taking place in parts of the country right now by those ‘inciting […]
Ceylon Chamber calls for immediate action be taken against attacks on protesters
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce is alarmed by the violent attacks on protestors outside Temple Trees and at Galle Face and calls upon the Government and the armed forces to take immediate action to prevent peaceful demonstrators being attacked. An impartial investigation should be carried out to identify those responsible and hold them accountable. Failure […]
Due consideration will be given to proposals in compliance with Constitution: President tells BASL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that he will consider acting in compliance with the Constitution on the proposals put forward by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to overcome the current political and economic instability.The President made these remarks at a discussion held with the Executive Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka yesterday (08) […]
Uncovering the human element in ESG at Kelani Valley Plantations;Report
The challenge of driving meaningful progress in Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) standards hinges on people more than it does processes or policies. That is why organisations that can understand the human element in driving change tend to set the pace in their respective industries. As a true pioneer among Sri Lanka’s Regional Plantation Companies […]