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Opinion: Cabinet decision to ban women from buying liquor is unconstitutional
By Verité Research Women are permitted to purchase liquor. On 10 January 2018, the Minister of Finance and Mass Media issued Excise Notification No. 02/2018 under the Excise Ordinance, No. 8 of 1912 (as amended). The new Notification amends Excise Notification No. 666 of 31 December 1979, and removes the ban on the sale of liquor […]
Finance Ministry re-imposes ban on women buying liquor
Jan 18, 2018 (LBO) – Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera on the request of the cabinet has withdrawn the two gazette notifications issued under the Excise Ordinance. Accordingly, the prohibition on selling liquor to women and employing women in places where liquor is manufactured or sold has been re-imposed under excise notification No 04 of 2018 […]
Japan grants an audio-visual studio to Sri Palee Campus
The Government of Japan has decided to grant a total sum of 12 million Rupees under its Grant Assistance for Cultural Grassroots Project for upgrading audio- visual equipment at the Department of Mass Media, Sri Palee Campus, University of Colombo. The Grant Contract was signed between His Excellency Mr. Kenichi Suganuma, Ambassador of Japan in […]
Sri Lanka’s cabinet approves signing FTA with Singapore
Jan 17, 2018 (LBO) – Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign the proposed Free Trade Agreement between Sri Lanka and Singapore. The proposed Free Trade Agreement consists of provisions regarding trade in goods and services, service liberalization, investments and public procurement. Following the proposal put forward by International Trade Minister Malik Samarawickrama, […]
Sri Lanka mine clearing reaches its final 25 square kilometers
* Landmines have been cleared in approximately 135.4 square kilometers in the North and the East from 2002 to 2017. Mine clearing in the remaining 25.5 square kilometers is in progress. Opening Statement by Sri Lanka at the Review of the 5th & 6th Periodic Reports of Sri Lanka to the Convention on the Rights […]
Emirates special fares 2018
(PRESS RELEASE) – Emirates is making it even more attractive for travellers from Sri Lanka to enjoy new destinations and experiences in 2018. For a limited time, travellers can avail of special offers on Economy and Business class fares to a wide range of cities across the globe. Bookings have to be made between 16th […]
Sri Lanka eyes hosting an Investment Round Table with World Economic Forum
Minister of Development Strategies and International Trade Malik Samarawickrama during a two day visit to Geneva recently met with Mr. Børge Brende, President of the World Economic Forum (WEF) and senior officials engaged in areas relating to Sri Lanka. The visit of the Minister took place as a continuation of Sri Lanka’s engagement with the […]
Economic Outlook 2018 Seminar: Takeaways to Expect
The 2018 Sri Lanka Economic outlook, the first of its kind for this year to feature policymakers, global experts and sector perspectives, is to be held on the 22nd of January at the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. With Road Map 2018 released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), setting the stage, this seminar […]
CMPort pays 2nd tranche of USD97.3mn in Hambantota Port investment
China Merchant Port Holdings (CMPort) made the payment of US$ 97.365million to the Sri Lanka Ports Authority (SLPA) as the second tranche of its investment in the Public-Private Partnership (PPP). The payment, recently in January, takes the total paid by CMPort to date to US$ 389.462 million. The final payment is paid within six months […]
CPA comments on Supreme Court decision of Presidents office term
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) made representations today on behalf of itself and its Executive Director, Dr. Paikiasothy Saravanamuttu, intervening in the reference made by President Maithripala Sirisena to the Supreme Court regarding his term of office as President. On 8 January 2018, media reports indicated that President Sirisena had sought […]
Earl & Countess of Wessex to represent Queen at Sri Lanka independence day
His Royal Highness The Prince Edward, Earl of Wessex, and Her Royal Highness The Countess of Wessex, will visit Sri Lanka from 31 January to 4 February 2018.Their Royal Highnesses will represent Her Majesty The Queen at the 70th anniversary celebration of Sri Lanka’s independence on 4 February.The Earl and Countess will travel to Colombo […]
RCL commences Colombo-Tuticorin new feeder service at JCT
Regional Container Line (RCL) commenced a new twice weekly feeder service connecting Colombo with Tuticorin, the second largest port in Tamil Nadu state, India. MV CHARLIE with the capacity of 1,730 TEUs will be deployed under ‘RCL Tuticorin Colombo’ service (RTC) by RCL. The vessel will shuttle between Colombo / Tuticorin / Colombo and will […]