Sunday, February 22

Tag: news

Karu Jayasuriya holds talks with railway officials
12Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Main Story, Top Story

Karu Jayasuriya holds talks with railway officials

Colombo, July 12 -  Karu Jayasuriya, Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ), played a pivotal role in facilitating the resolution of the recent railway station masters' strike through constructive dialogue among key stakeholders, NMSJ said in a press release. The strike, initiated by the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters' Union (SLRSMU), had disrupted railway operations for two days, highlighting unresolved grievances within the sector. Recognizing the urgency of the situation, Jayasuriya invited a delegation including SLRSMU President Sumedha Somaratne, Transport and Highways Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardena, and State Minister of Transport Lasantha Alagiyawanna to his residence in Colombo on the evening of 11 July. During the meeting, all parties engaged in res...
Read More
Parinda Ranasinghe appointed new Attorney General
12Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Main Story, Top Story

Parinda Ranasinghe appointed new Attorney General

Colombo, July 12 (PMD) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed K.A. Parinda Ranasinghe as Sri Lanka’s new Attorney General. According to President's Media Division, the appointment was made under Article 61E (b) of the Sri Lankan Constitution at the Presidential Secretariat earlier today, following Ranasinghe's recent role as Acting Attorney General. Parinda Ranasinghe, who previously served as Senior Additional Solicitor General, has been confirmed as the country’s Attorney General. His appointment received unanimous approval from the Constitutional Council during their session yesterday.
Read More
12Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
Business, LOCAL, Main Story

Pakistan sought help from Sri Lanka to address its economic issues – FM Sabry

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry says some fellow South Asian countries have applauded Sri Lanka for its quick recovery from its economic crisis. Minister Ali Sabry said Pakistan has sought advice from Sri Lanka’s Central Bank and Treasury to help address issues faced in its economy. “Pakistan Interim PM Yusuf Raza Gilani has requested Sri Lanka to send a team from our Central Bank and Treasury to seek advice on fixing its economic issues,” he said. Minister Ali Sabry further said Bangladesh PM, Sheikh Hasina said she was criticised for loaning US$ 200 million to Sri Lanka, but Sri Lanka has proven the critics wrong by repaying the loan. “During a discussion with our President last September, the Bangladesh PM said many had criticised her move to loan money to Sri Lanka, stating that...
Read More
Second phase of Kompannavidiya flyover inaugurated
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Main Story

Second phase of Kompannavidiya flyover inaugurated

Colombo, July 11 (Daily Mirror) - President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated the second phase of the flyover connecting Kompannavidiya (Slave Island) and Justice Akbar Mawatha today. This flyover, constructed by the Transport and Highways Ministry at a cost of Rs. 5,278 million, spans Kompannavidiya and Justice Akbar Mawatha over the railway line. The Road Development Authority (RDA), in collaboration with Maga Engineering, undertook this project to alleviate the delays and traffic congestion caused by the frequent closing of railway gates for 109 daily train journeys. In the bustling commercial area of Kompannavidiya, which hosts various institutions including government offices, hospitals, religious places, restaurants and cinema halls, it has been observed that nearly three hou...
Read More
Mahinda Rajapaksa is the game master, not Ranil – AKD
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Main Story, Top Story

Mahinda Rajapaksa is the game master, not Ranil – AKD

National Peoples Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake says alleged attempts by President Ranil Wickremesinghe to postpone the Presidential Election will never succeed. Addressing the Parliament today, MP Dissanayake said that despite various attempts by the President and his team, the Presidential Election will be held in the stipulated period. “Ranil Wickremesinghe is known to play games and be shrewd. He has been doing this throughout his political career over the last 30 years. However, his political games are only effective within his UNP party and will not succeed outside. His political games within his own party eventually resulted in the UNP being unable to secure seats in Parliament,” the NPP leader said. However, MP Dissanayake pointed out that former Mahinda Ra...
Read More
03 Indian trawlers with 13 fishermen seized for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Top Story

03 Indian trawlers with 13 fishermen seized for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 03 Indian trawlers and apprehended 13 Indian fishermen for poaching in Sri Lankan waters off Delft Island in Jaffna today. According to the Navy, the arrest was made during a special operation conducted together with the Coast Guard to deter Indian trawlers poaching in Sri Lankan waters. The Navy and Coast Guard continue to conduct regular patrols and operations in Sri Lankan waters to curb illegal fishing practices of foreign fishing trawlers, taking into account the impact of those practices on the livelihood of local fishermen. As part of these efforts, the Northern Naval Command deployed Fast Attack Craft of the Navy and Coast Guard to chase away a group of Indian trawlers, having spotted they were engaging in illegal fishing in Sri Lankan waters ...
Read More
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
Business, LOCAL, Main Story, Top Story

Today’s CBSL official exchange rates

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (July 11), compared to Wednesday, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the buying rate of the US Dollar has dropped from Rs. 299.26 to Rs. 299.04, while the selling rate has also reduced from Rs. 308.50 to Rs. 308.34. However, the Rupee has depreciated against a basket of foreign currencies, while it has appreciated against Gulf currencies. (Newswire)
Read More
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL

Special priority for Virusara Privilege Card holders at Govt Hospitals

The Ministry of Health has approved providing priority service to war veterans and dependents of soldiers killed in Sri Lanka’s war when obtaining health services from government hospitals and clinics. According to the Defence Ministry, the Ministry of Health has agreed to extend priority to ‘Virusara’ Privilege Card holders when they obtain health services from government hospitals. The priority service is being provided as a result of the efforts of State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon and the direct intervention of the Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirana. Accordingly, this move comes after State Minister Tennakoon, on learning of incidents of difficulties experienced by war veterans in obtaining health services, had fruitful discussions with the Health Minister....
Read More
Sri Lanka Police under fire for violating own guidelines in murder probe
11Jul By Ceylon IndependentNo Comments
LOCAL, Main Story

Sri Lanka Police under fire for violating own guidelines in murder probe

Sri Lanka Police have come under severe criticism for violating their own guidelines in handling the investigation into the murder of Surendra Wasantha Perera, Chairperson of Sunhill Group of Companies, widely known as “Club Wasantha.” The criticism arose from the release of footage showing the interrogation of one of the suspects, Dulan Sanjula. Senior Media personality Dr. Ranga Kalansooriya sharing the guidelines on social media, questioned as to why the Police are not adhering to their own rules or the guidelines established by the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL). According to guidelines issued in 2022 by then Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne, footage and images of suspects are not permitted to be released to the media without prior approval. ...
Read More