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Final report of PRECIFAC handed over to President
Jan 03, 2018 (LBO) – The final report compiled by the Presidential Commission of Inquiry to Investigate and Inquire into serious acts of fraud, corruption and abuse of power, state resources and privileges (PRECIFAC) was handed over to President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, Tuesday. The report consists of 1,135 pages and was handed […]
Critical EU GSP Plus listing opens for Lankan exporters
Sri Lanka’s first ever European Union mandated GSP exporter listing call went live on the web on 2 January. “I commend the Department of Commerce under our Ministry for setting up this system and operationalising exactly on the first working day of 2018. We thank the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) for their support […]
CA Sri Lanka accepting applications from corporates for 53rd Annual Report Awards competitions
(PRESS RELEASE) – The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) is now accepting applications for the coveted 53rd Annual Report Awards Competition from companies producing annual reports. The competition will honour the most cohesive, clear and customized annual reports that better reflect an entity’s operations, whilst going beyond their statutory boundaries of […]
‘s Foreign Minister
(PRESS RELEASE) – From 19-21 July, Jeffrey Feltman, Under Secretary-General for Political Affairs, will travel to Sri Lanka to follow-up on his 2015 visit, to take stock of progress in the country and engage national stakeholders on the peace building process. During his visit, USG Feltman will meet with government officials and leadership of the Tamil […]
Australian Foreign Minister Julie Bishop to visit Sri Lanka
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Australia Julie Bishop will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 19-20 July 2017. Foreign Minister Julie Bishop will meet Foreign Minister Ravi Karunanayake on Wednesday 19 July 2017 evening for bilateral talks at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, that would be followed by Statements to the Media. […]
Sri Lanka and Bangladesh envisage JVs in various fields
By P.K. Balachandran Sri Lanka and Bangladesh are envisaging the setting up of Joint Ventures between the private and public sector entities of the two countries in a wide variety of fields including apparels and pharmaceuticals according to a joint statement issued by the two countries at the end of the three day visit of […]
Singapore Foreign Minister Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan to visit Sri Lanka
The Minister for Foreign Affairs of Singapore Dr. Vivian Balakrishnan will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from 17-21 July 2017. Minister Balakrishnan is expected to call on President Maithripala Sirisena, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and Leader of the Opposition R. Sampanthan during his visit. The Foreign Minister will meet Foreign Affairs Minister Ravi […]
Hayleys Advantis to expand Maldives operations with two landing craft
Press Release: Hayleys Advantis has further solidified its position in the Maldives with the addition of two new landing craft that will further expand the range of services offered by their subsidiary, Total Transport Solutions Maldives (Pvt) Limited (TTS). These landing craft will allow TTS to actively participate in discharging cargo midstream and make deliveries […]
“Midnight Badaginnata” Night Kade by Waters Edge
“Night Kade” by Waters Edge is the latest addition to the waterfront hotel’s truly international food offering. This one is purely for the satisfaction of those who crave Sri Lankan street food at the wee hours of the morning. Open from 12midnight to 5am Friday and Saturday and till 4am on all other days, the […]
Torture in Sri Lanka among “worst in the world,” says UN Special Rapporteur
By P.K. Balachandran Torture of persons in custody under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) in Sri Lanka is on an “industrial scale” and is “among the worst in the world”, the UN Special Rapporteur on torture and counter-terrorism, Ben Emmerson said here on Friday. Briefing the media here after a four-day tour of Sri […]
Sri Lanka secures immediate rice stock from Pakistan, Myanmar
The four man Lankan team of officials that flew to Pakistan and Myanmar to select rice tranche, has returned to Colombo today July 14 morning-and reports tale of a government to government level success. No less than 55000 MT rice has been made available to Sri Lanka immediately by both Pakistan and Myanmar. Minister of […]
Achieving UNHRC resolution goals ground to a virtual halt: Special Rapporteur
Human rights and counter-terrorism: UN Special Rapporteur Ben Emmerson on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism concludes visit to Sri Lanka Preliminary findings of the visit to Sri Lanka The United Nations Special Rapporteur on the promotion and protection of human rights and fundamental freedoms while countering terrorism, […]