Political and Social News
Present IGP gets an extension for 3 weeks after a void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three week extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks by President Ranil Wickremasinghe yesterday on the eve his official visit to China,. informed Police sources said.
Sri Lanka offers Free Visas for Tourists from five countries
Sri Lanka is to issue visas free of charge to tourists from five nations China, Russia, India, Thailand, and Indonesia who are frequent visitors to the island, a cabinet minister said yesterday.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is scheduled to leave for China tomorrow (Oct. 14) on an official visit.
During his stay, Wickremesinghe will attend a conference in Beijing, taking place on October 17 and 18, to mark the 10th anniversary of the
Present IGP gets an extension after 3 weeks void in the police high post
Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D Wickramaratne has been given another three month extension after allowing the Police to function without an IGP for three weeks informed official sources said.Published in Political and Social News
Evacuation of Sri Lankans in Israel considered in Cabinet
The Cabinet yesterday discussed at length the evacuation of Sri Lankan workers from Israel if an emergency arises due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Hamas, according to informed sources.
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.