Foot prints near Sri Pada have no archaeological value
The Foot Prints found on a rock surface in New Portmore Estate in Maskeliya Police division in close proximity to the Sri Pada conservation does not have any Archaeological value, states the Director General of Archaeology Prof. P.B. Mandawala.
The Professor opined that in a natural formation in the rock surface
The Professor opined that in a natural formation in the rock surface
Govt. analyst to report on seized Welikada riot firearms
Colombo additional magistrate Ranga Dissanayake has ordered the CID to immediately refer to the government analyst and obtain a report with regard to 161 firearms it has taken into custody on the IGP orders when investigating the Welikada prison riot.
The 158 T-56 rifles and 30 revolvers were produced before the
The 158 T-56 rifles and 30 revolvers were produced before the
HRCSL summons Uva Chief Minister
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has summoned Uva Chief Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake to report to the Commission on February 1 for an inquiry into the incident where he is alleged to have forced a Tamil girls’ school principal in Badulla, to kneel in his presence.
Meanwhile, the Centre for Human Rights and Research said in a
Meanwhile, the Centre for Human Rights and Research said in a
Ban on politicians in Uva
Tamil Education Minister of Uva Provincial Council and Estate Infrastructure, Senthil Thondaman has banned politicians from entering the Tamil schools in the Uva province, during school hours.
However, this restriction will not imply in the event of a disaster.
Based on a request made by him to the Uva Chief Minister M.P.
However, this restriction will not imply in the event of a disaster.
Based on a request made by him to the Uva Chief Minister M.P.
Bosses who don’t grant leave for election to be charged
All institutions that fail to grant leave to its employees for the upcoming Local Government elections on February 10, could face legal implications, said the Elections Commission.
Accordingly, the Commission said paid leave should be granted to employees who have applied for leave.
The Commission said the employers of both state and private
Accordingly, the Commission said paid leave should be granted to employees who have applied for leave.
The Commission said the employers of both state and private
Proper if Ravi steps down: PM
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe is reported to have indicated that it will be proper if UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake steps down from his post as the assistant leader of the party.
This was revealed by the Prime Minister, when he presided over a meeting with the leaders of the parties aligned with the UNP.
Meanwhile it was also revealed by UNP sources that the
This was revealed by the Prime Minister, when he presided over a meeting with the leaders of the parties aligned with the UNP.
Meanwhile it was also revealed by UNP sources that the
Decision on Bond and PRECIFAC report debates today
A special party leaders meeting will be convened today (30), to finalize a date on which the debate on the reports of the Bond scandal and the Presidential Commission to the public to submit their complaints and petitions regarding inquiries into Serious Acts of Fraud, Corruption and Abuse of Power, State Resources and
Lankans victimized by social media racket
Several Sri Lankans have fallen victim to an international racket of financial fraud being carried out through social media, says Customs Department media spokesman Sunil Jayaratne.
He has told ‘Resa’ that these people had been told to pay the customs clearance money for prizes they had won in draws carried
He has told ‘Resa’ that these people had been told to pay the customs clearance money for prizes they had won in draws carried
Aloysius to say a Rs. 25 b profit for the state?
Perpetual Treasuries owner Arjun Aloysius is planning to submit a report to parliament claiming that when compared with the rates prevailing at the time, the Central Bank bond auction had given a Rs. 25 billion profit for the NSB, Sri Lanka Insurance and the EPF, reports say.
Aloysius will say the EPF’s profit was Rs. 21.2 b, and that the
Aloysius will say the EPF’s profit was Rs. 21.2 b, and that the
Basil Conspiring With UNP To Form A New Government After LG Elections: Western Province Chief Minister Claims
Western Province Chief Minister Isura Devapriya is claiming that former Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa is conspiring with the United National Party (UNP) to form a new government after the Local Government election on February 10.
Devapriya alleges Rajapaksa is meeting with UNP members at a
Devapriya alleges Rajapaksa is meeting with UNP members at a
PCoI report on CB Bond scam: Mahinda wants debate before Feb. 7
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa speaking in Wellawaya on Saturday (27) said that he would request that the debate on the report of the Presidential Commission of Inquiry (PCoI) appointed to investigate the alleged Central Bank bond scam be held in Parliament before February 7, if possible.
Addressing a rally held in Wellawaya town in support of Sri Lanka
Addressing a rally held in Wellawaya town in support of Sri Lanka
Special party leaders meeting to be held tomorrow
The Speakers’ Office announced today, that a special party leaders meeting will be called on Tuesday (30), to decide upon a date on which Parliament will be convened to debate on the Bond scandal.
The communiqué issued by the Speakers’ office read that the Speaker will address growing concerns of many politicians who
The communiqué issued by the Speakers’ office read that the Speaker will address growing concerns of many politicians who
SriLankan Board votes to sack CEO Suren Ratwatte
The Board of Directors of SriLankan Airlines, which won a new lease of life, decided by majority vote to sack their Chief Executive Officer (CEO), Suren Ratwatte. The board met on Thursday for the first time after all of them except one handed in their resignations, but Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe asked them to continue in office until the board was reconstituted. The board took up the
Bank accounts of 28 PTL companies frozen
The operations of bank accounts of all 28 companies within the Perpetual Group– associated with Arjun Aloysius, a key suspect in the controversial Central Bank bond scams—have been frozen with immediate effect by the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), authoritative sources told the Sunday Times.
The directive was issued on Wednesday to banks in which the
The directive was issued on Wednesday to banks in which the
PM to be asked to raise matter with president
UNP ministers and MPs are to request prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe this week to raise with president Maithripala Sirisena the criticism by SLFP ministers at election platforms of the collective decisions taken in the cabinet, a senior UNP member said on condition of anonymity.
The SLFP ministers’ action is a blow to the cabinet’s collective
The SLFP ministers’ action is a blow to the cabinet’s collective
Money laundering: Sri Lanka listed among ‘high risk’ countries
The inter-governmental Financial Action Task Force (FATF) has listed Sri Lanka among eleven ‘high risk and monitored jurisdictions’ that have taken insufficient measures to combat money laundering, terrorist financing and other threats to the international financial system. The other countries are Bosnia and Herzegovina, North Korea, Ethiopia, Iran, Iraq, Syria, Trinidad and
PM gives dates for debate, Aloysius to reveal all
The owner of the controversial bond company, Arjun Aloysius has decided to reveal many secrets that had not been disclosed so far regarding the bond incident to the media, prior to the debate to be held in parliament on February 08, according to reliable sources.
These confidential sources added that he would reveal details of the
These confidential sources added that he would reveal details of the
Financial crisis is a direct result of the Bond scam – Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that the individuals accountable for the Bond scandal should be held responsible for the severe financial crisis that all Sri Lankans are faced with today.
Speaking to the media at a gathering in Batticaloa, the former President stated that several financial burdens including the
Speaking to the media at a gathering in Batticaloa, the former President stated that several financial burdens including the
SriLankan CEO steps down
Controversial SriLankan Airlines CEO Suren Ratwatte was asked to step down following a Board meeting on Thursday with Manoj Gunawardene tipped to be the hot favourite to take over, the Daily FT reported quoting top Government officials.
The move comes amidst plans to restructure the troubled national
The move comes amidst plans to restructure the troubled national
Japan refuses Sri Lankan tea?
Due to the banning of Glyphosate in Sri Lanka, despite it being used worldwide in tea cultivation and introducing MCPA instead, there is a possibility that Japan might ban Sri Lankan tea in the future, as Japan considers MCPA to be of low standard, said the Acting Registrar of Pesticides, Dr. J.A. Sumith.
He said that Glyphosate had been banned according to the wishes of
He said that Glyphosate had been banned according to the wishes of
Debate on two reports to be held on Feb 08 - PM
Parliament will be convened on February 8 to debate on the reports of the Bond commission and the commission appointed to investigate serious acts of fraud, said Prime Minister Ranil Wickramesinghe.
He made this statement at a UNP rally held in Deniyaya today (27).
Meanwhile, Leader of the JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake
He made this statement at a UNP rally held in Deniyaya today (27).
Meanwhile, Leader of the JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Aloysius to be arrested! : Telephone conversations to the fore!!
Measures are underway to arrest the main suspect in the controversial Treasury bond scam, Arjun Aloysius in the near future, according to information sources within the Attorney General’s Department. These sources said the AG had summoned the CID officers recently and given them advice on implementing legal measures against those responsible for the bond scam, taking
Anura Kumara makes written request from Speaker
Leader of the JVP MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that he has made a request from the Speaker of Parliament to convene a party leaders meeting to finalize a date to conduct the debate on the reports of the Bond commission and the commission appointed to investigate serious acts of fraud.
MP Dissanayake shed light on the above during a political rally of
MP Dissanayake shed light on the above during a political rally of