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COPF questions allocation of large sum of funds for salaries of Samurdhi Authority employees

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has called for new criteria to select eligible recipients of Aswesuma social security scheme while inquiring on over allocation of funds for th... Read More


Dudley Sirisena acquires one of 25 Phantom Centenary models

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The recent acquisition of a rare Rolls-Royce Phantom Centenary Edition by Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has drawn attention not only for the vehicle's exclusivity, but a... Read More


Committee recommends careful use of balance X-Press Pearl funds

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Environment, Agriculture and Resource Sustainability has recommended that any remaining compensation funds related to the damage caused by the... Read More


Rainfall expected to decrease from tomorrow: Met. Department

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Department of Meteorology announced that a reduction in rainfall across the island can be expected from tomorrow (15). According to the department, light rain may occur in p... Read More


Education reforms; Govt. gives in to pressure

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- In a move signalling a setback for the NPP government, the Cabinet has decided to postpone the Grade 6 education reforms following concerns raised by religious leaders, the Oppos... Read More


Opposition presses for Harini's resignation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Despite the government postponing the education reforms until next year in the face of mounting public pressure, the Opposition has vowed to press ahead with its campaign, includ... Read More


Sri Lanka accused of persistent impunity for conflict-related sexual violence in UN-backed report

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Sri Lanka continues to fail survivors of conflict-related sexual violence, with decades of alleged abuses by State security forces remaining largely uninvestigated and unpunished... Read More


Direct Beijing-Colombo flights launched to boost connectivity

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- The Sri Lanka Embassy in Beijing, in collaboration with Beijing Capital Airlines, has organized a destination promotion event to announce the launch of direct flights between Bei... Read More


Court issues arrest warrant on Wimal Weerawansa

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- Colombo High Court Judge Mohamed Mihal today issued a warrant for the arrest of former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, who has been named as a defendant in a case filed by the Commiss... Read More


Retired Navy medical assistant arrested over Rs. 200,000 bribe

Sri Lanka, Jan. 14 -- A retired Navy medical assistant has been arrested on charges of demanding and accepting a bribe of Rs. 200,000, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruptio... Read More