Follow first principles in times of crisis-By Jehan Perera Source:Island The democratic system is based on the system of checks and balances. The judiciary is one of the three main organs of the state. Its apex body, the Supreme Court, has declared that the government cannot make the excuse of not having money to delay the elections. This judgement of the court needs to be respected. Disregarding it will create a crisis of governance to add to the economic one that the country has had to cope with. It can also send a negative message to potential investors regarding the security of their investments in an environment in which the rule of law is not respected. Unfortunately, the government members of parliament are challenging the authority of the supreme court to give a direction to the government treasury. The unravelling of the economy at the beginning of 2022 had its immediate ...
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Upcoming Sri Lanka – By Dr harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com Transcript: * Sri Lanka was hit by an unprecedented financial crisis in 2022, the worst since its independence from Britain in 1948, due to a severe paucity of foreign exchange reserves, sparking political turmoil in the country, which led to the ouster of the all-powerful Rajapaksa family. * Economy improves, and forex reserves rise for Sri Lanka, The Theme of the 2023 International Women’s Day Celebration in Sri Lanka– is “She is the pride of the nation.” International Women’s Day is observed annually on March 8th, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe promotes women’s empowerment and well-being. In Sri Lanka, the first Women’s Day celebration was held in 1978, and every year since then, the celebration has centred around different themes. Despite the current social and economic challenges Sri Lanka faces, its women continue to exhibit strength and resilience, earning respect ...
Mar 15, 2023
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Cabinet approval to develop Kandy into fully developed city Source:-Adaderana President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to transform the historic city of Kandy into a well-planned, organized and developed city has received unanimous approval from the Cabinet of Ministers. To this end, the government intends to take measures to accelerate the Central Expressway project that will connect Kandy with Katugastota. A special committee will be established, consisting of the Urban Development Authority, the Kandy District Development Committee, parliamentarians and ministers representing the district, and experts in the field of city planning. This committee will prepare a comprehensive development plan for the Katugastota, Kandy and Kundasale areas, with a particular focus on improving infrastructure, amenities, and services. ...
Feb 26, 2023
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Sri Lankan Prime ministers – By Malsha – eLanka Here is a list of Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka since its independence in 1948: D.S. Senanayake (1948-1952) John Lionel Kotalawela (1953-1956) S.W.R.D. Bandaranaike (1956-1959) W.D. SENEVRATNE (1959-1960) Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike (1960-1965) Dudley Shelton Senanayake (1965-1970) Sirimavo Ratwatte Dias Bandaranaike (1970-1977) J.R. Jayewardene (1977-1978) R. Premadasa (1978-1989) Dingiri Banda Wijetunga (1989-1993) Chandrika Kumaratunga (1994-2001) Ratnasiri Wickremanayake (2001-2004) Mahinda Rajapaksa (2004-2015) Ranil Wickremesinghe (2015-present) D.S. Senanayake Dudley Shelton Senanayake was the first Prime Minister of Sri Lanka (formerly Ceylon), serving from 1948 until his death in 1952. He was a central figure in Sri Lanka’s independence movement, and worked to gain independence from British rule. After independence, he focused on building the country’s infrastructure and promoting agriculture. He is widely regarded as the father of the nation and his son, Dudley Shelton Senanayake, became the second Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. ...
Feb 10, 2023
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Heads of missions in 16 countries named Source : island Among the 16 new heads of missions appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s government, are former Foreign Secretaries, Chitranganee Wagiswara and Admiral Jayanath Colombage. The following is the list of new appointees: “Chithranganee Wagiswara (Australia) and Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage (Indonesia). Other Ambassadors and High Commissioners are Manisha Gunasekera (France), H.M.G.R.R.K. Mendis (Bahrain), Dr. A.S.U. Mendis (Vietnam), Varuni Muthukumarana (Germany), Kapila Jayaweera (Lebanon), M.H.M.N. Bandara (Israel), K.K. Theshantha Kumarasiri (Ethiopia), Dr. Chanaka H. Thalpahewa (Philippines), Priyangika Wijegunasekara (Jordan), B. Kandeepan (Kuwait), Himali Arunathilaka (Geneva), Udaya Indrarathna (United Arab Emirates) and Sandith Samarasinghe (Consul General- Melbourne). ...
Dec 31, 2022
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The next 25 years: How will the economy takeoff and how will it land?-by Rajan Philips Source:Island President Wickremesinghe has a charming or annoying way, depending on who is listening, of switching between flippancy and seriousness no matter what the occasion is. Addressing the Sri Lanka Economic Summit 2022, an annual event organized by the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce, with ‘Resetting from turmoil to opportunity’ as this year’s theme, the President reportedly shocked the business audience, deadpanning, “What reforms, when we don’t have an economy!” To an audience that was apparently agog for serious revelations about an economic reform plan, the President said, “What is the plan for reform? Frankly, I have no plan for it.” But he had a program to announce and called it, ‘The Next 25 Years.’ Mr. Wickremesinghe has been harping on 25 years for some time now. That is the President’s expectation for Sri Lanka ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Sri Lanka News-updates, as on 7th Dec 2022. – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Website: www.Doctorharold.com If golden beaches, rising waves, misty mountains, mighty elephants, stealthy leopards, giant whales, a glorious past, lovely tea and warm smiles could sum up a country, that would be Sri Lanka. Why does Sri Lanka attract tourists? Travel destinations in Sri Lanka provide an array of holiday experiences, from sun-kissed beach holidays to a marathon of wildlife watching, adrenaline-pumping adventure sports and pilgrimage to some of the oldest cities in the world, and lastly, the street foods in Colombo. What attracts the tourists there? Tourists’ expectations when visiting a particular place are related to several features of the chosen destination: culture, architecture, gastronomy, infrastructure, landscape, events, shopping, etc. These features attract people to the destination and contribute to the overall experience of the trip in Sri Lanka. Traditional Sri Lankan food is Spicy! If you ...
Dec 7, 2022
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SRI LANKA NEWS (NOVEMBER 2022) Compiled by Victor Melder Political parties, trade unions, mass organizations and student unions held a protest march today against the actions of the government today (November 02) in Colombo.A group of politicians, including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, also participated in the protest march organized under the theme “Let’s stand up against repression and economic pressure”. The protest march started from Maradana near the Elphinstone Theater and proceeded towards the Fort Railway Station. When the protestors arrived in the Colombo Fort area, the march was interrupted by a barricade of police officers near the floating market in Pettah and a heated situation arose between the protesters and the police. The protestors got angry at the politicians including Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa for failing to join them to break through the Police human chain and not proceeding with the protest. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Sri Lanka ...
Nov 30, 2022
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Cabraal says he alone is not responsible for economic crisis-By Sandun A. Jayasekara Source:Dailymirror Former Central Bank governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in his recently released publication on the current economic meltdown ‘Amidst Economic Hit Men’ says that if anyone is to blame for the current predicament, it is not only him but the previous administration, previous cabinet, finance minister and the monetary Board of the Central Bank as all the fiscal and economic decisions were taken collectively and not by a single person. The decision to default debt payment, keep the rupee steady, increase or cut tax and obtaining bilateral and multi-lateral loans and issuance of ISB were taken following the approval of the cabinet, the monetary Board and the finance minister. ...
Sri Lanka for tomorrow – By Dr Harold Gunatillake Sri Lanka’s Advocate Institute Wins 2022 Templeton Freedom Award Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns 60 per cent of the US $ 1 billion Indian credit line exhausted Sri Lanka targets one million Chinese tourists Indeed, I wouldn’t say I like to recreate a beggar nation – President Sri Lankan entity winning the Templeton award. At last week’s Atlas Network Freedom Dinner in New York City, Dhananath Fernando ධනා accepted the 2022 Templeton Freedom Award on behalf of Sri Lanka’s Advocate. The $100,000 grand prize will accelerate Advocata’s impactful efforts to guide the island nation through a tragic economic crisis, threatening the lives, livelihoods, and human dignity of millions of Sri Lankans. Will not allow another Aragalaya: President warns President Ranil Wickremesinghe said recently that he would not allow another Aragalaya and would use security forces to prevent such a ...
Nov 25, 2022
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