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CA Sri Lanka grants module-wise exemptions for ACCA & CIMA Students to become Chartered Accountants
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka (CA Sri Lanka) has decided to grant a series of module-wise exemptions for students who are following ACCA and CIMA, to help them be part of the prestigious National Accounting Body, CA Sri Lanka. In its standing as the National Body of Accountants, and as part of its national […]
President instructs to conduct formal study of Public Service; proposals to expedite disciplinary inquiries
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed to conduct a formal study on the public service with the aim of providing quality public service in a short period of time and increasing employee satisfaction. The President made these remarks at a special discussion held at the President’s House, Fort yesterday (10) on the role of the Ministry […]
UN calls for over USD 47mn for life-saving assistance to 1.7mn people in Sri Lanka
The United Nations team in Sri Lanka and non-governmental organisations launched a joint Humanitarian Needs and Priorities (HNP) Plan today, calling for US$47.2 million to provide life-saving assistance to 1.7 million people worst-hit by the economic crisis over a four-month period, from June to September. This directly responds to the Government of Sri Lanka’s request […]
India agrees to provide USD 55mn loan through Export-Import Bank to procure Urea
The Government of India has agreed to provide a $ 55 million loan through the Export-Import Bank of India for the procurement of Urea for the 2022/23 Maha season. It is expected to cultivate 800,000 hectares of paddy in the 2022/23 Maha season and estimated that 150,000 metric tons of Urea, 45,000 metric tons of […]
MAS Holdings launches Foundation for Change, a non-profit to tackle environmental issues
MAS Holdings, the Sri Lankan based design-to-delivery solutions provider, announced the launch of the ‘MAS Foundation for Change’, an independent non-profit organization aimed at tackling the social and environmental challenges faced due to biodiversity loss, ocean pollution, and lack of access to clean water. The creation of the MAS Foundation for Change is an extension […]
People’s aspirations for system change in governance incorporated in SJB’s 21 A: Eran
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that if the government has a genuine need to bring in a system change as demanded by the people across the country it is high time for the government, to bring in the amendment proposed by the SJB to parliament with the approval of the Cabinet of Ministers. If the […]
Indian Prime Minister assures supply of fertilizer expeditiously: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has agreed to provide the fertilizer required for the Yala season cultivation immediately. The fertilizer will be supplied under the Indian loan facility and it is scheduled to distribute within 20 days of receiving it in Sri Lanka. The President made these remarks at […]
Ceylon Chamber call for few more edits to the 21st amendment to the constitution of Sri Lanka
In a letter to the Minister of Justice, Constitutional Affairs and Prison Reform the joint Chambers of Commerce has called for a further strengthening of the 21st amendment through a few more amendments necessitated by past learnings and current context to meet the aspirations of the people, including the business community, who are seeking a […]
Cipla and SLCP mark World Asthma Day with charity cycle ride
As the WHO states asthma is a major non communicable disease characterized by recurrent attacks of breathlessness and wheezing. It often starts in childhood but attacks all age groups. Severity and frequency vary from person to person. Symptoms may occur several times in a day or week in affected individuals. Cipla, a leading pharmaceutical company […]
“Rajapaksa government does not support PM Wickremesinghe,” Eran in Parliament
SJB Parliamentarian Eran Wickramaratne said that although Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe had proposed that a female be elected unopposed to the vacant post of Deputy Speaker of Parliament, the Rajapaksas nominated a male and elected him as the deputy speaker opposing the PM’s proposal. By this act the Rajapaksas have made it clear at the […]
Sri Lanka imposes curfew under Section 16 of Public Security Ordinance
Curfew has been imposed on the entire country from 7.00 pm Monday (09) to 7.00 am Tuesday (10) in accordance with the provisions of section 16 of the Public Security Ordinance.Issuing a statement the President’s office said “No person is allowed to be on any public road, railway, public park, public recreation ground or other […]
Due consideration will be given to proposals in compliance with Constitution: President tells BASL
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that he will consider acting in compliance with the Constitution on the proposals put forward by the Bar Association of Sri Lanka to overcome the current political and economic instability.The President made these remarks at a discussion held with the Executive Committee of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka yesterday (08) […]