Eran Challenges USD20 M Mineral Discovery Seizure in Puttalam by Politically Connected Group
Former Minister of State for Finance Mr. Eran Wickramaratne raised a question in Parliament as to why Puttalam Ilmenite Limited (PIL) which has …
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Ministerial Sub-Committee’s Report on Effective RAMIS System Utilization Presented to the President
The report from the Cabinet Sub-Committee appointed to investigate and recommend effective utilization of the Revenue Administration Management Information …
COPF uncovers major failings in online visa procurement; calls for forensic audit & possible abrogation or amendment
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by Dr. Harsha de Silva, has released a critical report revealing major discrepancies in the procurement process …
Cabinet approves special salary increment for Govt employees not engaged in recent trade union action
Non-executive government employees, who reported for duty on July 8 and 9, 2024, will be granted a special salary increment as a token of appreciation for …
U.S. Embassy in Colombo Commemorates 248 Years of American Independence
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo celebrated the 248th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America with a festive event hosted by U.S. Ambassador …
President meets Dr. S Jaishankar in New Delhi
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, currently in New Delhi, held a meeting today (10) with Indian Senior Minister Dr. S. Jaishankar. During the meeting, Mr. …
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated his new political office in Colombo today (06) at an auspicious moment. The office, located on Sir Ernest de Silva …
New laws to curb political appointments to boards; new employee centre focused on unions & their rights: President
In a move aimed at fostering a conducive environment for national development, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced his intention to introduce …
Second Sri Lanka – UK Strategic Dialogue held in Colombo
The Second Sri Lanka - UK Strategic Dialogue was held at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs on 07 May 2024. The Sri Lanka delegation at the meeting was led by …
TISL Invites Public Comments on the Proposed Law on Recovery of Stolen Assets
Grand corruption has long plagued Sri Lanka, undermining the country’s economic development and eroding public trust in the government. Citizens have been …
Actions be taken to accrue maximum benefit to masses even by selling the public assets: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne MP for SJB commenting on the privatization of state enterprises said that people still presenting obsolete opinion that SoEs belong to the …
IMF Called Upon by Human Rights Watch to Intervene in Sri Lanka’s Proposed NGO Law
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has called on the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to urge the Sri Lankan government to abandon draft legislation that could severely …
President Calls Opposition Leaders for a Crucial Meeting on IMF Proposals
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has convened a pivotal meeting with leaders of accepted political parties to discuss the proposals put forth by the …
Eran questions Speaker under Point of Order
Eran Wickramaratne, Member of Parliament of SJB, questioned the Speaker by raising a question under the standing orders, whether the Constitutional Assembly, …
SJB not accepting Online Safety Bill which restricts media freedom as legislation duly passed: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne said that the main opposition, Samagi Jana Balawega, did not accept the legislation on Online Safety Act as passed in Parliament as it was …
Harsha de Silva Re-appointed as the Chair to the Committee on Public Finance
Member of Parliament Harsha de Silva has been re-appointed as the Chair to the Committee on Public Finance. The Committee of Selection had nominated Members of …
Online Safety Act: Transparency International Sri Lanka demands corrective action
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) expressed its strong disapproval regarding the Sri Lankan government's passage of the Online Safety Act, despite it …
Australia & Sri Lanka signed AUD 30mn subsidiary arrangement to support improved governance
On 30 January 2024, Australia and Sri Lanka signed a 10-year subsidiary arrangement that commits an initial AUD 30 million (LKR 6.3 billion) over five years to …
March 12 Movement Denounces Online Safety Bill Passage, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The March 12 Movement, a civic activist group in Sri Lanka, has strongly denounced the passage of the Online Safety Bill on January 24th, 2024, which they …
Online Safety Bill is reminiscence of Censorship against media, civil society, says Eran
Eran Wickramarathne MP outlining the dangers of the proposed Online Safety Bill hastily proposed by the government warned that it could leave room for …