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President to address ACD Summit today

[October 09 2016]

President Maithripala Sirisena is in Thailand making a three-day official visit and attending the second Asia Cooperation Dialogue Summit. The Dialogue Summit that brings together 34 nations in the Asian region takes place from October 8 -10 in Bangkok under the theme "One Asia, Diverse Strength".

Sri Lanka, Iran revive trade agreements

[October 09 2016]

Official level discussions have commenced between Sri Lanka and Iran on reviving trade agreements that were signed between the two countries and will be put into operation soon after ironing out technicalities, Minister of Industry and Commerce, Rishad Bathiudeen said.

SAARC summit put off

[October 02 2016]

Pakistan on Friday (September 30) officially postponed the 19th SAARC Summit scheduled to be held in Islamabad on November 9 and 10. A new set of dates for holding the Summit will be announced soon through the Chair of SAARC (Nepal), reports said.

Reservoir water levels drop, authorities warn of drastic measures

[October 02 2016]

Due to the prevailing drought, water levels of the main reservoirs have dropped to half its capacity, with authorities warning that drastic measures may need to be taken if water is to be continuously released from the reservoirs for power generation.

Dengue Prevention Week

[September 25 2016]

To avert a possible dengue outbreak in the next three months, when the number of mosquito breeding sites are likely to surge with the monsoon rains, the Dengue Control Unit of the Health Ministry will launch an island-wide Dengue Control Week starting on Tuesday, September 27 to Monday, October 3.

Sir Richard Jolly to visit Sri Lanka

[September 25 2016]

Sir Richard Jolly, former Deputy Executive Director, UNICEF, and Special Adviser to the Administrator, United Nations Development Programme (1996 to 2000), and Principal Coordinator of the widely-acclaimed Human Development Report will deliver a lecture on, “Development: Can Sri Lanka be a model for implementing the Sustainable Development Goals (SGDs)?” on September 28 at 5 pm at the BMICH Committee Room D, on the invitation of the Gamani Corea Foundation.

Charith joins elite band

[September 25 2016]

Richmondite Charith Asalanka joined the elite band of school cricketers by winning the coveted Schoolboy Cricketer Of The Year 2016 title for the second year in succession emulating the feats of former Sri Lankan greats Arjuna Ranatunga, 1980/82' ( Ananda) Roshan Mahanama, 1983/84'(Nalanda) Thilan Samaraweera 1994/95' ( Ananda) 'Lahiru Peiris 2004/2005 (St.Peter's) and Bhanuka Rajapaksa 2010'2011 (Royal) who had also won the award twice .

Mahela at Schoolboy Cricketer Awards

[September 18 2016]

Cricketing legend and former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene will grace the occasion at the 38th Observer-Mobitel Schoolboy Cricketer of the Year awards night scheduled to take place at the Galadari Hotel on September 20.

Errant sugar traders warned

[September 18 2016]

Stern action will be taken against traders who sell sugar above the controlled price of Rs. 95. Instructions have been given to the relevant authorities to launch island-wide search operations, a press communique from the Minister of Finance Ravi Karunanayake said.

No immediate power cuts

[September 18 2016]

Refuting speculations, Power and Renewable Energy Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said, no decision has been taken to impose power cuts on account of the current dry spell in the country.

A Palestinian child waves the Palestine flag in the West Bank city of Ramallah on Friday night after the UN General Assembly voted to recognise Palestine as a non-member observer state with an overwhelming majority. This is a major diplomatic triumph for President Mahmud Abbas despite fierce opposition from the United States and Israel. Sri Lanka has always stood for Palestinian statehood, with President Mahinda Rajapaksa, a fervent campaigner for Palestinian rights and freedom for decades, playing a leading role in securing this recognition. Pic: AFP

Ranil’s term in office extended to six years

The United National Party (UNP) held its 54th annual convention yesterday at its headquarters, Sirikotha Pitta Kotte. A large number of party supporters invited by the organising committee was present. Many resolutions were ratified at the convention including the six-year term for the leader. However, objections were raised by Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa and MPs Karu Jayasooriya, Dayasiri Jayasekera and Buddhika Pathirana to extend the period of the leadership.

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Judiciary can’t issue writs against Parliament - Ex CJ

The Judiciary cannot issue writs or notices against Parliament, said former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva. According to Section 3 of the Constitution, the sovereignty lies in the people and Parliament is answerable to them. The judicial power of the people is exercised by Parliament through Courts, he said. Parliament is the highest body in the land which legislates for the country. Today there is a conflict between the legislature and the judiciary.

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Health assessment, a must for long stay visas

A health assessment report for ‘resident visa’ or ‘long stay visa’ applicants to Sri Lanka will be made compulsory in future under the proposed National Migratory Health policy of the Government launched last week. The proposed National Policy which deals with the health of the migration population was launched by Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena on Wednesday.

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Sign language translators to help public and private sectors

The Public Administration Ministry will deploy sign language translators in all public sector institutions from next year to assist over 100,000 hearing impaired citizens, who call at the Ministry, Department and Local Government offices for official purposes. A survey revealed that several hearing impaired citizens call at public institutions daily for various official purposes,

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