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East Container Terminal’s govt. stake in the balance
Sunday, 19 June 2016 20:55The Sri Lanka Ports Authority’s (SLPA) stake in the East Container Terminal (ECT) is to be reduced significantly (to 15 per cent) despite Cabinet approval being given in February for a 51 per cent stake, a top official at the authority said. The previous announcement by the Ports Ministry in a media release issued on February 16 stated that the Cabinet had approved to call for proposals for the development of the ECT with the SLPA owning a 51 per cent stake and the rest to be handed over to a port management firm or shipping line.
Sri Lanka-German Training Institute to be opened in Kilinochchi
Sunday, 19 June 2016 20:53The establishment of the Sri Lanka-German Training Institute (SLGTI), a landmark project initiated by German Development Cooperation (GIZ) in partnership with the Government of Sri Lanka, has been announced
No more trial runs on public roads
Sunday, 19 June 2016 20:45Holding trial runs on public roads for giving driving licenses will be stopped, says minister Ranjith Madduma Bandara.
Are yahapalana ethics being observed? Minister’s company gets contracts for Rs. 3.6 b
Sunday, 19 June 2016 20:20Has a company associated with a United National Front cabinet minister been awarded contracts for two road rehabilitation projects which will cost the taxpayer Rs 3.6 billion?
Gammanpila arrest, not political (video)
Sunday, 19 June 2016 14:37The arrest of Udaya Gammanpila is not an instance of political victimization, says Lasitha Perera, the attorney license holder for Australian businessman Brian Shedrick.
Increased demand for elders’ homes
Sunday, 19 June 2016 13:58There has been a gradual increase in the demand for elders’ homes, although around 95 per cent of senior citizens still live with their families, says minister S.B. Dissanayake.
Warning of strong action over Sripali Campus probe
Sunday, 19 June 2016 11:59A warning of strong action has been made if the Colombo University’s senate fails to properly investigate the former head of media studies at Sripali Campus, Pradeep Weerasinghe.
Husband claims Susanthika is having extramarital affair
Sunday, 19 June 2016 10:21Former star sprinter Susanthika Jayasinghe is having an extramarital affair, according to her husband Dhammika Nandakumara.
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