Political and Social News
300 trees in CMC area identified as potential threat
It has been identified that more than 300 trees, located within the Colombo Municipal Council areas pose a potential threat to the people and properties and a special committee has been appointed to look into the matter and remove the threats immediately, a minister said.
Ceylon Chamber and IT industry stakeholders raise concern over sluggish Digital ID progress
- Express serious concern about ongoing delays in implementing Digital ID system in Sri Lanka
- Say Digital ID is a pivotal component for driving economic transformation by reshaping country’s economy
- Point out Digital ID could help to ensure effective benefit transfers, boost tax revenues and accelerate development
- FITIS and SLASSCOM assert that Digital ID serves as foundation for all digital transformation in Sri Lanka
Will the executive presidency be abolished before the polls next year?
Sri Lanka's political circle has gone into a quandary after information has spread that moves are underway to abolish the executive presidency before the Presidential Election next year as no candidate or political party will be able to secure an over 50 percent win at the polls.
Govt. appoints international consultant to restructure SriLankan Airlines
Ports, Shipping and Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva said the Government has enlisted the expertise of an international consultant, who will bring valuable insights and best practices to guide the restructuring efforts of the national carrier, SriLankan Airlines.
University hostels to be checked at night to prevent ragging
The Supreme Court has been directed that university hostels be checked at night to prevent incidents of ragging in hostels, Higher Education State Minister Suren Raghavan said.
Major global powers compete for influence in the Indian Ocean: Sagala says at Colombo Air Symposium
Presidential Chief of Staff and Security Advisor to President Sagala Ratnayaka yesterday emphasized the need for fostering shared interests in the Indian Ocean region, sparking international interest and support for regional cooperation.
Some hotels in Matara District underwater
Some tourist hotels in Akuressa in Matara District have been flooded affecting the tourism industry.
Will National elections be postponed?
Govt moves to change parliamentary electoral system
The government has moved to change the parliamentary electoral system triggering fears in political circles whether it is yet another attempt to postpone the national elections including the Presidential Election pending next year, Daily Mirror learns.
Central Bank anticipates IMF Board approval by November
The Central Bank revealed that they anticipate the completion of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) first review by the end of this month with approval from its Board in November, with the subsequent process of debt restructuring in tandem with
CoPE slams SL National Medicine Regulator for obstructing Auditor General
The officials of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority were accused of obstructing the duties of the Auditor General and failing to provide documentation requested by him at the sitting of the Committee on Public Enterprises (CoPE) in parliament recently.