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People’s aspirations for system change in governance incorporated in SJB’s 21 A: Eran
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that if the government has a genuine need to bring in a system change as demanded by the people across the country it is high time for the government, to bring in the amendment proposed by the SJB to parliament with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. If the […]
Indian Prime Minister assures supply of fertilizer expeditiously: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to provide the fertilizer required for the Yala season cultivation immediately. The fertilizer will be supplied under the Indian loan facility and it is scheduled to distribute within 20 days of receiving it in Sri Lanka. The President made these remarks at […]
Ceylon Chamber call for few more edits to the 21st amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka
In a letter to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform the joint Chambers of Commerce has called for a further strengthening of the 21st amendment through a few more amendments necessitated by past learnings and current context to meet the aspirations of the people, including the business community, who are seeking a […]
Cipla and SLCP mark World Asthma Day with charity cycle ride
As the WHO states asthma is a major non communicable disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. It often starts in childhood but attacks all age groups. Severity and frequency vary from person to person. Symptoms may occur several times in a day or week in affected individuals. Cipla, a leading pharmaceutical company […]
“Rajapaksa government does not support PM Wickremesinghe,” Eran in Parliament
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that although Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had proposed that a female be elected unopposed to the vacant post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the Rajapaksas nominated a male and elected him as the deputy speaker opposing the PM’s proposal. By this act the Rajapaksas have made it clear at 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 […]
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 […]
Commercial plantations urge immediate Government action to prevent industry’s demise
The Government’s failure to allocate fuel quotas to the Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs), together with continuous power disruptions and uninformed policymaking, is bringing Sri Lanka’s commercial plantations to a standstill. Due to the lack of fuel, all leaf and latex transport operations have been severely impacted and there is insufficient fuel to operate standby generators. Accordingly, […]
Rambukkana incident: BASL calls for an independent investigation
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) calls for an independent investigation of the Rambukkana incident and says the Government must ensure that the police and armed forces act with utmost restraint in the light of the genuine grievances of protesters. “The BASL is shocked and saddened at the loss of life in the incident […]
Joint Chambers call for repeal of 20th amendment in letter to President
Sri Lanka’s Joint Chambers of Commerce in a letter addressed to President Gotabaya Rajapakse has requested action to be initiated to repeal the 20th amendment to the constitution. The full text of the letter follows….. Letter by the Joint Chambers to H E the President Your Excellency, Current Economic and Political Situation The Private Sector, as […]
India supports Sri Lanka in expediting Extended Fund Facility with IMF
India will fully support the deliberations of Sri Lanka with the IMF, especially on the special request made for expediting an Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the Finance Minister of India Nirmala Sitharaman affirmed. The top-level Indian Economic delegation met with Finance Minister Ali Sabry at the IMF Headquarters – in Washington DC on the 18th […]