AG advise sought on terror financing

UNP keeps National List MP on hold until leadership issue is resolved

By Indika Sri Aravinda Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ranil Wickremesinghe has decided not to nominate a member to the National List until the crisis with regards to the appointment of a new party leader is resolved. UNP member and former Parliamentarian John Amaratunga told the Colombo Gazette that the nomination of a party member to the National list will be delayed. Amaratuga said his name has been nominated as the first name to be included in the National List as he remains the

19 Aug, 2020

Sri Lanka recognised for ensuring safety of children returning to school

Sri Lanka has been recognised as being among the first countries in South Asia to open schools and bring children back in a safe way. The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) congratulated Sri Lanka for its effective response to COVID-19. ?We congratulate Sri Lanka for its effective response to COVID-19, which has placed it in the impressive position of being among the first countries in South Asia to open schools and bring children back in a safe way??said?Mr. Tim Sutton, Representative, U

19 Aug, 2020

Committee appointed to probe irregularities at state banks

A committee has been appointed to probe malpractices and irregularities at state banks. The Ministry of Finance said a 04 -member committee has been appointed in this regard. The Committee will probe malpractices and irregularities that had taken place over the past 05 years at 04 state banks in Sri Lanka. The Ministry said investigations will be conducted into allegations of irregularities, unproductive measures, and instances where actions were taken contrary to the objectives of the banks.

19 Aug, 2020