Prospective SL Migrants To Nz Must Be Aware Of Scams And Criminal Enterprises - Michael Appleton

12 Jan 2024

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New Zealand High Commissioner, Michael Appleton, upon completion of his stint in Sri Lanka as the first ever envoy of his country, takes questions from Daily Mirror the on the elevation of his bilateral....

Elections: Time for political skulduggery

10 Jan 2024

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With the elections looming on the horizon, the political landscape is witnessing strategic moves and party-switching among politicians, marking a season of political skulduggery.

Sri Lanka to feel the pinch of tension in Red Sea

08 Jan 2024

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Sri Lanka is likely to feel the pinch of the impact of Houthi rebel attacks in the Red Sea since the price of wheat flour shipments originating from Turkey has increased by more than US $ 100 a tonne, according to local importers.

Parliament to be prorogued on January 27

05 Jan 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to be planning to prorogue Parliament on January 27 and address the nation through the House when it is convened for the newest session after the Independence Day celebration on February 4, Daily Mirror learns.

Testing delay hinders Basmati rice imports from Pakistan

04 Jan 2024

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Delays in local testing by Sri Lankan authorities hinder the utilization of the total quota of Bamsati rice imports from Pakistan allocated under the Free Trade Agreement (FTA) between the two countries, Daily Mirror learns.

Taxpayers have responsibility to help net tax dodgers: CB Governor

02 Jan 2024

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Central Bank Governor Dr.Nandalal Weerasinghe, in a televised programme, emphasized that taxpayers had a responsibility to help net tax dodgers.

SLPP to launch membership awareness drive in view of elections

02 Jan 2024

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With the dawn of the New Year, the political parties appear to be repositioning themselves with new strategies in view of the elections pending.

Fisheries Corporation drains Rs.100 million monthly due to corruption

29 Dec 2023

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The Sri Lanka Fisheries Corporation is losing as much as Rs.100 million monthly due to fish purchases through private traders, rather than striking direct deals with fishermen, inside sources said.

Anti corruption drive hindered over difference between CC and Executive

27 Dec 2023

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The appointment of the members to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has now been delayed for nearly one month due to difference of opinion between the Constitutional Council (CC) and the Executive on the nominees, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka to reopen missions in Iraq, Cyprus, Frankfurt

25 Dec 2023

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Sri Lanka is planning to reopen some of its overseas missions closed down previously in addition to opening new missions, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said.

CEB acknowledges fault in lightning strike preparedness

23 Dec 2023

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has admitted its failure to take measures in advance for the prevention of a countrywide power outage in the event of a lightning strike, an official said.

Indo-Lanka grid connectivity: Two countries agree on submarine cable

22 Dec 2023

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Sri Lanka and India have agreed on a submarine cable to connect the power grids instead is laying overhead transmission lines, a top official said.

Corrupt bureaucrats do not spare SL’s agriculture development

22 Dec 2023

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In a blow to agricultural development initiatives in Sri Lanka, revelations of mismanagement, corruption and inefficiency have surfaced, impacting both a US $10 million loan earmarked for maize cultivation and a separate US $90 million fund designated for an agriculture modernization project, Daily Mirror learns.

Power outage: CEB still in the dark

21 Dec 2023

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The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) is yet to initiate investigations to find out the exact reason for the latest island-wide blackout that occurred on December 9 though lightning is cited as the perceived reason.

Which election comes first – presidential or parliamentary?

20 Dec 2023

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Political circles are abuzz with speculation whether President Ranil Wickremesinghe will declare the general elections ahead of the presidential elections scheduled before the end of October 17.

Geopolitical chess game

Sri Lanka declares pause on foreign research vessels for one year

19 Dec 2023

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Amid geopolitical strain, Sri Lanka has decided to have a one-year moratorium in allowing foreign vessels in conducting research in the country’s territorial waters, a minister said.

SLPP appoints new office bearers, but Basil’s post vacant

16 Dec 2023

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The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) appointed its new office bearers today but left the post of national organizer vacant this time with a request for Basil Rajapaksa to take over at one point, a party official said

Incomplete power transmission line led to nation-wide blackout

16 Dec 2023

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The failure to complete the construction of the power transmission line linking Kotmale, Polpitiya, Padukka and Athurugiriya resulted in the inability to avoid an all island blackout, a top engineer said.

SJB in trouble with allies, seniors as Premadasa shuns reconciliation with Prez

15 Dec 2023

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The minority allies of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) - Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) and Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) - remain disappointed after its leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament that he would not patch up with President Ranil Wickremesinghe in view of future elections, an informed source said.

Severe drought looms large next year, food security at risk- warns experts

14 Dec 2023

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A severe drought is predicted between February and the middle of next year posing a threat to the country’s food security, especially at a time when people endure hardships due to the economic crisis, experts warn.