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Govt, opposition in race against time to capture local authorities

17 May 2025

16

The government and the opposition are in a race against time to rope in members to form administrations at the local authorities – Municipal Councils, Urban Councils and Pradeshiya Sabhas- where a single party has been unable to secure 50 per cent or more of membership at the May 6th election.

Sinopec facing obstacles in Sri Lanka: Top Chinese scholar

16 May 2025

26

Sinopec, the leading Chinese petroleum company that has sought to invest in Sri Lanka, is facing obstacles in pressing ahead with implementation, a leading Chinese scholar who is presently in Sri Lanka told Daily Mirror yesterday.

Japanese Ambassador’s remarks on corruption A defining moment for SL to improve business climate

15 May 2025

0

After U.S. President Donald Trump announced reciprocal tariffs on imports from different countries, including Sri Lanka, policymakers across the world contemplated ways and means to diversify their export markets and products. For Sri Lanka, such an approach is all the more realistic because it depends on the U.S and the European Union for a bulk of its exports.

Sri Lanka will decide on feasibility of project only

14 May 2025

12

Sri Lanka will decide on the acceptance of over US $ 62 million grant for the development of Kankesanthurai Port (KKS), depending on the business feasibility of the project only, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha Kodituwakku said yesterday.

India-Pakistan tension triggers transhipment surge in Colombo Port

13 May 2025

0

In the aftermath of India and Pakistan imposing a ban on the use of their ports for each other, the Colombo port has benefited in terms of increased transhipment volumes, an official said yesterday.

Japanese Ambassador raises concerns over high taxation

13 May 2025

22

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata raised concerns about high taxation in Sri Lanka on automobile imports from Japan.

Horse trading underway to form local governments: Opposition

13 May 2025

27

The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) alleged that the National People’s Power (NPP), in stark contrast to its pre-election rhetoric, had resorted to dubious means to rope in the support of members elected from other parties and independent groups to form administrations at local authorities where it does not enjoy a majority.

Opposition parties in closed door talks to capture CMC

12 May 2025

36

The leaders of the opposition parties including former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa have started talks to work out an understanding to capture the power of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), a political source.

Japan a victim of corruption in Sri Lanka : Ambassador

12 May 2025

41

Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata said that Japan was a victim of corruption in Sri Lanka , and expressed optimism that the government would tackle the issue.

Maldives set to launch international financial centre, Will Sri Lanka miss the boat ?

10 May 2025

8

The Maldives is launching the Maldives International Financial Centre to become a future-ready economy by 2040. Backed by Middle Eastern investors, the move signals bold ambition.

Sri Lanka on heightened alert over possible implications

09 May 2025

1

Amid fears that India and Pakistan are on the brink of a wider conflict, Sri Lanka currently remains alert on possible implications for the country and its people, particularly for those studying and working in these two countries.

Election of Mayors, Chairmen for local authorities

07 May 2025

7

According to the law governing elections to local authorities, a political party that commands 50 percent or more of the total membership in a local body is entitled to nominate one of its members as Mayor or Chairman.

ITAK makes comeback in North, Muslim parties in East

07 May 2025

7

The National People’s Power (NPP), which ate into the heartlands of the traditional Tamil and Muslim parties in the North and the East, has suffered a setback this time.

Opposition parties collectively outperform NPP in many areas

07 May 2025

11

The Opposition parties have been able to outnumber the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) in a number of local authorities.

Gama for whom: Verdict today

06 May 2025

15

Sri Lankan voters will go to the polls today to elect members to 339 local authorities, the first of its kind to be held since 2018.

Sri Lanka’s anti-ragging law ignored

03 May 2025

19

The death of a student at Sabaragamuwa University by suicide over reasons allegedly linked to ragging sparks concerns over the lack of awareness of anti-ragging legislation and its enforcement, according to officials.

India - Pakistan war not imminent

02 May 2025

5

A tense standoff prevails between India and Pakistan following the Pahalgam terrorist attack triggering concerns that it will explode into a full-blown war at any time with implications for the whole world.

China ready to help Sri Lanka join BRICS

02 May 2025

16

China is among the countries which are ready to help Sri Lanka join the BRICS coalition in the future, a bloc with economies which account for an estimated 37.3% of global gross domestic product based on purchasing power parity, Daily Mirror learns.

IMF seeks Govt to fast-track restructuring SriLankan Airlines

01 May 2025

42

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) emphasised the need to fast-track the process of restructuring SriLankan Airlines, and to see more progress related to other state owned enterprises (SOEs).

EU concerned over delay in PTA repeal

01 May 2025

6

The European Union (EU) GSP+ monitoring mission, which is currently in town, has once again expressed concern over the delay in repealing the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), despite a promise made as far back as 2017, Daily Mirror learns.

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