Online Safety Act: Transparency International Sri Lanka demands corrective action
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) expressed its strong disapproval regarding the Sri Lankan government's passage of the Online Safety Act, despite it …
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Australia & Sri Lanka signed AUD 30mn subsidiary arrangement to support improved governance
On 30 January 2024, Australia and Sri Lanka signed a 10-year subsidiary arrangement that commits an initial AUD 30 million (LKR 6.3 billion) over five years to …
March 12 Movement Denounces Online Safety Bill Passage, Citing Constitutional Concerns
The March 12 Movement, a civic activist group in Sri Lanka, has strongly denounced the passage of the Online Safety Bill on January 24th, 2024, which they …
Online Safety Bill is reminiscence of Censorship against media, civil society, says Eran
Eran Wickramarathne MP outlining the dangers of the proposed Online Safety Bill hastily proposed by the government warned that it could leave room for …
2023-2025 National Action Plan scheduled for Cabinet approval in February
The inaugural multi-stakeholder workshop to formulate Sri Lanka's 3rd National Action Plan (NAP) 2023-2025 took place yesterday (10) at the Renuka Hotel, …
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India
Kshenuka Senewiratne presented credentials as the High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, to Smt. Droupadi Murmu, President of India at the Rashtrapati Bhavan …
New Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha Presents Credentials to President
In a diplomatic ceremony held at the Presidential Secretariat, the newly appointed High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, presented his …
Mahinda Rajapaksa Makes Public Statement Advocating for Lower Taxes
Former President and current leader of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Mahinda Rajapaksa, issued a media release today calling for a reduction in …
President Appoints Vadivel Suresh as Senior Advisor for Hill Country Tamil Integration
In a significant move aimed at fostering the integration of Hill Country Tamils into Sri Lankan society, President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed Member of …
Public officials are duty bound to discharge public trust reposed in them: Eran
Eran Wickramaratne SJB MP stressed that it is the rule of law that is our biggest defence. SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa on November 20th, is on record referring to …
Civil Society Urges Immediate Governance Reforms
The people will hardly benefit from the aid and assistance Sri Lanka receives as long as corruption persists, Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) …
President Wickremesinghe meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated that China is committed to assisting Sri Lanka in achieving economic stability without any …
Chinese Finance Minister assures an extensive commitment from China to enhance Sri Lanka’s debt optimization
The Chinese Finance Minister, Liu Kun, has reaffirmed China's commitment to extend comprehensive support for the implementation of a medium-term and long-term …
President to attend 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation in China
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left for China to attend the 3rd Belt & Road Forum for International Cooperation. The President will engage in a four-day …
Harsha proposes tax reforms to relieve burden on middle class and professionals
MP Harsha de Silva's Tax Reform Proposal: Simplify PAYE tax structure and introduce surcharge.Surprising Revenue Figures: PAYE collection surpasses …
Economic Commission to replace BOI; new law to transform Port City into Colombo Financial Zone: President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in his address at the 2023 Commercial Mediation Symposium at Colombo's Hilton Hotel, emphasized the need for a cultural shift …
Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report presents 34 governance benchmark recommendations
The Civil Society Governance Diagnostic Report on the Anti-Corruption Landscape of Sri Lanka introduces a comprehensive set of governance reform …
President heads to Cuba to address G77 + China Leaders’ Summit
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for Cuba to address the G77 + China Leaders’ Summit next week. This summit, themed “Current Development …
Tax to 30-pct on EPF is unjust as members end up paying more than corporate sector: Eran W
Eran Wclramaratne stressed that chapter 27 of the Constitution, envisages that the directive principles policy shall guide parliament, President and the …
President joins spectators to witness final Randoli Esala Perahara
In a profound display of reverence for Sri Lanka's rich cultural heritage, President Ranil Wickremesinghe graced the concluding Randoli Perahara of the …