Deaf interpreters to be recruited
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Johnston, 2 others bailed
Thursday, 30 June 2016 10:58Colombo Chief Magistrate today (30) granted bail to former Minister Johnston Fernando & 2 others over the case filed by the Bribery Commission.
Plans to sell port land alleged
Thursday, 30 June 2016 10:16Port trade unionist Chandrasiri Mahagamage alleges plans to sell several Ports Authority owned land in Colombo, Trincomalee, Hambantota and Galle.
Russia says hands off Sri Lanka; US and others want more progress
Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:59Russia today told the international community to keep its hands off Sri Lanka as the Government looks to address the accountability issue on the war.
The ‘guess the Governor’ game!
Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:51President Maithripala Sirisena announced from his official Twitter account yesterday that a new Central Bank Governor would be appointed over the next few hours, ending weeks of suspense and political deadlock about the potential reappointment of the controversial incumbent, Arjuna Mahendran.
UN ‘encouraged’ by progress made by Sri Lanka on human rights
Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:30The UN has congratulated the government of Sri Lanka on its human rights record during the past nine months despite ongoing abuses highlighted by local and international rights watchdogs.
Chandra Jayaratne wants Sirisena to introduce a ‘ministerial code of conduct’
Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:28Good Governance activist, Chandra Jayaratne has urged President Maithripala Sirisena to introduce a ministerial code of conduct, which should apply to all ministers, deputy ministers and state ministers.
CB governor appointment likely to be delayed!
Thursday, 30 June 2016 09:11The term of Central Bank governor Arjun Mahendran ended yesterday (29), but giving him an extension or appointing another person to the position is likely to be delayed by several days, say sources at the president’s office.
Term of Colombo, 22 other LG bodies ends
Thursday, 30 June 2016 08:18The term of 23 local government institutions end today, and their administration will be handed over to special commissioners, reports say.
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