Political and Social News
Singapore’s Subana Jurong to unveil Western Province development plan in 4 months
The final report, prepared by Singapore’s Subana Jurong Company, concerning the development of the Western Province under the Metropolitan Development Project, will be submitted to Sri Lankan authorities within four months.
Schaffter’s body to be exhumed
Police Spokesman SSP Nihal Thalduwa has said that the body of businessman Dinesh Schaffter will be exhumed on Thursday (25) as per a court order for further investigations.
Electronic passport introduction to trigger normal passport scarcity
An electronic passport is likely to be issued within this year, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.
EU backs for Sri Lanka on climate change adaptation
The European Union (EU) has expressed its willingness to extend support to Sri Lanka as it adapts to the impacts of climate change. The EU has said it is committed to working with Sri Lanka to help the country build a more resilient and sustainable future.
Passports to be issued via new system from 1 June: Commissioner General
The Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General I.S.H.J. Ilukpitiya announced yesterday that passports will be issued via a new system from 1 June.
Government short-lists transaction advisors to divest four SOEs.
The Government has short-listed transaction advisors to assist in the divestiture of four State Owned Enterprises (SOEs).
They are Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Ltd., Hotel Developers Lanka Ltd (Hilton Hotel Colombo), Canwill Holdings Ltd (G
Religious Leaders go to court seeking stern action against Pastor Jerome
A group of religious leaders representing different religious faiths in the country today filed a Fundamental Rights petition in the Supreme Court seeking an order directing the IGP to immediately arrest Pastor Jerome Fernando over his hate comments against religious harmony in the country.
Canada locks horns with Sri Lanka after Trudeau’s statement
Hot on the heels of the 14th anniversary of the war victory,Sri Lanka is heading for a diplomatic battle with Canada once again after Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau made a statement yesterday in recognition of what is called ‘Tamil Genocide Remembrance Day, the day when the war ended in Sri Lanka 14 years ago.
Sri Lanka registers strong protest with Canada over Justin Trudeau’s remarks
The Foreign Ministry summoned Canadian High Commissioner in Colombo Eric Walsh and registered Sri Lanka’s strong protest over Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau’s remarks on May 18 recognizing what he called a ‘Tamil genocide week’.
Customs seize illegally imported ‘Hookah tobacco’ worth Rs. 164 mn
The Port Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs has seized a stock of around 8,000 kilograms of ‘Hookah tobacco’, which is used in Sheesha machines, which have been illegally imported into the country from Dubai.The stock of tobacco is estimated to be worth around Rs. 164 million.