Sri Lanka greenlights nuclear power amidst global interest

12 Dec 2023

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In the wake of the organisations from countries such as Russia, China, Denmark and the United States proposing to invest in nuclear energy, Sri Lanka Atomic Energy Authority (SLAEA) has given the green light for nuke power, an official said.

Sri Lankans killed in Ukraine

Govt. curb mercenary recruitment through local agents

09 Dec 2023

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In the wake of reports about three Sri Lankan ex-military personnel dying in Ukraine in the war with Russia, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka, as a country, had made every possible effort to prevent recruits through local agents.

India’s onion export ban extension leaves SL importers in a dilemma

09 Dec 2023

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With India extending the ban on exports of onion until March, next year, Sri Lankan importers are in a quandary to meet the local requirement, a spokesperson said.

Sri Lanka chosen to host 37th session of Asia Pacific Regional Conference

08 Dec 2023

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Sri Lanka has been chosen to host the 37th session of the Asia Pacific Regional Conference (APRC) of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO), to be held from 19th to 22nd February 2024 in Colombo.

Three years on, Rs.16 billion sugar scam investigation lingers

08 Dec 2023

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Despite the lapse of three years and pressure from various parties and groups, investigations are yet to be completed regarding the sugar scam that denied tax revenue amounting to nearly Rs. 16 billion to the state.

Spine-chilling ragging continue to plague university system

07 Dec 2023

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With another inhuman case of ragging reported from Sri Jayewardenepura University, Higher Education Minister Suren Raghavan said many cases of harassment of juniors by their seniors within the universities go unreported but the government will leave no stone unturned in its attempt to eradicate the menace.

Parliament to be prorogued in January?

06 Dec 2023

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to be mulling prorogation of Parliament by the middle of January, next year.

Tragic elephant deaths mount, calls for swift action

05 Dec 2023

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With as many as 449 wild elephants and 169 people getting killed in the human-elephant conflict by December 1, this year, the relevant authorities are still at a loss to work out a practical solution to the problem.

Sri Lankan lady arrested in the Maldives for infanticide

04 Dec 2023

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The Maldivian Police have started an investigation into an incident in which a Sri Lankan lady employed at a guest house in the archipelago nation for alleged infanticide, a spokesman said.

CC crisis: Judiciary not yet formally responsive to Speaker

02 Dec 2023

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The judiciary is yet to respond formally to the request by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana as the head of the Constitution Council to submit the details related to the performance of judges nominated to be picked for key positions.

Roshan Ransinghe will not be the common opposition candidate: SJB

30 Nov 2023

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Former Minister of Sports Roshan Ranasinghe has been invited to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) but he will not be the common opposition candidate, an SJB MP yesterday said scoffing speculations in political circles.

Talks with Sajith, Roshan on cricket

Diplomatic inning by Indian envoy

30 Nov 2023

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In the wake of reports about Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and deposed Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe having talks with Indian High Commissioner Gopal Baglay on the Sri Lanka cricket crisis, an authoritative source said it is the legitimate duty of the Indian envoy to respond to calls for meetings with political leaders.

President, Tiran Alles agree on next IGP: Deshabandu to be the new IGP ?

29 Nov 2023

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Public Security Minister Tiran Alles is reported to have held a discussion with President Ranil Wickremesinghe on the appointment of the next Inspector General of Police (IGP), a matter to be completed ‘very soon’, a source said

SL should receive USD 132 to 220 Mn in carbon debt from responsible countries: Patali

28 Nov 2023

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The countries that are responsible for carbon emissions should pay what is called ‘carbon debt’ amounting to USD 132 to 220 million to Sri Lanka which is now engulfed in an economic crisis, United Republican Front leader MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said.

Israel warns SL against middlemen charging extra in job recruitment

28 Nov 2023

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The Israeli government authorities have categorically informed Sri Lanka that there should not be any middle involvement for additional charges in the process of recruitment of Sri Lankan job seekers as caregivers to work in Israel, Daily Mirror learns.

Sri Lanka tells United Kingdom ‘We want equal treatment not revisit on past happenings’

27 Nov 2023

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In its fresh engagement with the United Kingdom (UK) regarding the UNHRC process, Sri Lanka has categorically said that it wants equal treatment but not revisit past happenings, an official said.

Did RW make a blind statement on Presidential, Parliamentary Elections?

24 Nov 2023

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Putting to rest speculation about uncertainty on the conduct of polls pending next year, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced in Parliament on Wednesday that he would take steps for the conduct of both the Presidential and General Elections next year.

Corruption taints recruitment for Korean, Israeli jobs

23 Nov 2023

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The recruitment of Sri Lankans for around 1000 employment opportunities offered by Israel recently is mired in controversy due to lack of transparency in the process, Daily Mirror learns.

State denied substantial VAT revenue collected from consumers

20 Nov 2023

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In what appears to be a staggering disclosure, the number of VAT (value-added tax) files registered is found to be way below the actual figure denying substantial revenue collected from end consumers of goods and services to the state coffers, an official said.

Majority of Constitutional Council members decline to approve IGP extension

18 Nov 2023

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The Constitutional Council (CC) appears to be divided, with the majority of members declining to approve the reappointment of Mr. C.D. Wickramaratne as the Inspector General of Police (IGP), Daily Mirror learns.