Sirisena signs nomination papers to contest from Polonaruwa

Sri Lanka?s motor vehicle population grew to 7.2 million In 2017

Sri Lanka?s motor vehicle population grew by 7% to 7.2 million In 2017. This was noted in the latest edition of the annual report on the country?s motor vehicle market published by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce. The year 2017 saw a rise in import expenditure (5%) despite a fall in import volume (11%) with yearly new registrations declining by 9%. The report prepared by the Economic Intelligence Unit of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, provides a detailed statistical analysis and industry over

31 Jul, 2018

Circular against recruitment, paying excess staff at state institutions

A circular has been issued against the recruitment of?excess staff at state institutions, the Finance Ministry said. The Finance Ministry said that the circular also prevents salaries being paid for staff recruited outside of the approved cadre for state institutions. (Colombo Gazette)

31 Jul, 2018

Emil Ranjan and Neomal Rangajeewa further remanded

Former Prisons Commissioner Emil Ranjan and Inspector of Police (IP) Neomal Rangajeewa, who were arrested over the 2012 Welikada Prison riot, have been further remanded till August 7th. Emil Ranjan and?Neomal Rangajeewa had been arrested over the 2012 Welikada Prison clashes in which several inmates were killed.?(Colombo Gazette)

31 Jul, 2018