Category: Politics
President Appoints Vadivel Suresh as Senior Advisor for Hill Country Tamil Integration
In a significant move aimed at fostering the integration of Hill Country Tamils into Sri Lankan society, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Member of Parliament Vadivel Suresh as a Senior Advisor with immediate effect. Suresh’s pivotal role will centre around overseeing the comprehensive integration of Hill Country Tamils, particularly focusing on the districts of Badulla, […]
Public officials are duty bound to discharge public trust reposed in them: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne SJB MP stressed that it is the rule of law that is our biggest defence. SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa on November 20th, is on record referring to the Supreme Court landmark verdict questioning the right of the petitioners to challenge government policies in the court. Mr. Wickramaratne remarked that the questioning was hilarious […]
Civil Society Urges Immediate Governance Reforms
The people will hardly benefit from the aid and assistance Sri Lanka receives as long as corruption persists, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) Executive Director, Nadishani Perera said. She was addressing a discussion at the Sri Lanka Foundation Institute in Colombo last week, focusing on the recommendations detailed in ‘The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report […]
President Wickremesinghe meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated that China is committed to assisting Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability without any political agenda. He expressed his desire to collaborate closely with President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Furthermore, President Xi Jinping acknowledged that Sri Lanka’s speech at the United Nations General Assembly, delivered by President […]
‘s debt optimization
The Chinese Finance Minister, Liu Kun, has reaffirmed China’s commitment to extend comprehensive support for the implementation of a medium-term and long-term program that is mutually beneficial to both parties and aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka’s debt. The Chinese Finance Minister conveyed this commitment during bilateral discussions held this morning (19) in Beijing with President […]
President to attend 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation in China
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for China to attend the 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation. The President will engage in a four-day official visit to China from October 16 to 20. During his absence, the responsibilities of the ministries under his purview have been temporarily entrusted to the respective state ministers and a […]
Harsha proposes tax reforms to relieve burden on middle class and professionals
MP Harsha de Silva’s Tax Reform Proposal: Simplify PAYE tax structure and introduce surcharge.Surprising Revenue Figures: PAYE collection surpasses expectations, while PIT falls short.Inequality in Tax Burden: Current system disproportionately impacts middle-class professionals.MP’s Evidence-Based Approach: Proposed reforms aim to balance government revenue and reduce the tax burden.Combatting Tax Fraud: Efforts to address LKR 60 billion […]
‘s 16-point prescription for reform
In a scathing indictment of Sri Lanka’s governance landscape, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) has handed down a damning verdict. MP Harsha de Silva, speaking at Wednesday’s parliament session, highlighted the gravity of the situation as he discussed the contents of the IMF’s Governance Diagnostic Assessment report. Verdict is clear: corruption has permeated every level […]
Economic Commission to replace BOI; new law to transform Port City into Colombo Financial Zone: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo’s Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift towards efficient dispute resolution in Sri Lanka. He acknowledged the long-standing reliance on trial courts and stressed the importance of embracing alternate dispute resolution methods. Highlighting the government’s commitment, he mentioned the […]
‘s online safety bill: Regressive overreach stifling investment and freedom of speech
● Tech Investment Threatened: Risk of deterring tech investments in Sri Lanka. Draconian Legislation: An archaic and draconian bill that overreaches. ● Truth Determination: Commission to decide truth and falsehood – a questionable move. ● Global Tech Giants: Major tech companies unlikely to accept such laws. ● Lacking Foresight: Ignoring future tech advancements like AI. ● Investment vs. Freedom: The contradiction between investment and freedom of […]
Eran asks, Can politicians always deceive the people?
Looking back at the recent history of Sri Lanka, the Rajapaksas have deceived this country and the people for power, over and over, using different tactics. In 2005, placing national security first, in 2010, on the basis of sympathy showing the electric chair, and in 2015, Mahinda campaigned presenting a concrete desert as development. 2019 […]
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations
The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report on the Anti-Corruption Landscape of Sri Lanka introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform recommendations designed to address the root causes to the current crisis in the nation. This report, the result of an in-depth study, identifies and prioritises key aspects in governance that require systematic attention from both […]