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China donates school uniform material worth Rs. 5 bn

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China donates school uniform material worth Rs. 5 bn

The government of China has donated school uniform material worth Rs. 5 billion (90 million RMB) meeting 70 per cent of the whole country’s school uniform requirement in 2023, the Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka announced.

The first batch including a consignment of 03 million metres of finished material in 38,000 boxes via 20 boxes has left China yesterday (19), the Embassy said on its official Twitter handle.

The first batch of school uniform material includes;

  1. White Shirt/Frock – 2374427.5 metres,
  2. White Trouser – 350031.5 metres,
  3. Blue Trouser – 150003.5 metres, and
  4. Orange Robe of 138134 meters,

    altogether 3012596.5 metres of material.

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Committee on January 6 Capitol Hill Riots recommends criminal charges against Trump!

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Committee on January 6 Capitol Hill Riots recommends criminal charges against Trump!

Former president Trump’s behaviour during the January 6 US Capitol riots has been branded an “utter moral failure and a clear dereliction of duty” by an investigating committee, who say he is “unfit for any office”.

The committee investigating the January 6 storming of the US Capitol is recommending criminal charges against former President Donald Trump.

They include conspiracy to defraud the United States; obstructing an official proceeding (the certification of Joe Biden‘s election victory); conspiracy to make a false statement and inciting or assisting an insurrection.

The recommendation is mainly symbolic – with the US Justice Department responsible for deciding whether or not to prosecute Mr Trump.

But committee chair, Democrat Bennie Thompson, said: “We have every confidence that the work of this committee will help provide the road map to justice.”

A number of recommendations are made in the final report, which accuses Mr Trump of engaging in a “multi-part conspiracy” to overturn the election.

Mr Thompson added: “We will also show that evidence we’ve gathered points to further action beyond the power of this committee or the congress to help ensure accountability in the law,” he said.

“Accountability that can only be found in the criminal justice system.”

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09 Underworld kingpins including ‘Kimbula Ele Guna’ arrested in India!

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09 Underworld kingpins including ‘Kimbula Ele Guna’ arrested in India!

Nine Underworld leaders known for direct ties with drug and arms trafficking in Sri Lanka, including ‘Kimbula Ele Guna’, ‘Ladiya’ and ‘Welle Suranga’ have been apprehended in India.

These Underworld kingpins were seized by the Indian National Investigation Agency yesterday (19) as they were discovered to be hiding in a refugee camp in Tamil Nadu.

The arrestees are C. Gunasekaran alias ‘Guna’, Pushparaja alias ‘Pookutu Kanna’, Mohammed Azmin, Sunil Gamini Fonseka, Stanley Kennedy Fernando, Ladiya, Dhanushka Rohan, Welle Suranga and Dileepan, according to Indian media.

Further investigations are currently underway, reports added.

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Committee on High Posts approves appointments of 04 Ambassadors, 02 Permanent Representatives

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Committee on High Posts approves appointments of 04 Ambassadors, 02 Permanent Representatives

The Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of four Ambassadors and two Permanent Representatives recently (13) revealed Secretary General of Parliament Dhammika Dasanayake.

Accordingly, the Committee granted its approval for the appointment of Niroshani Manisha Dias Abeywickrama Gunasekara as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the French Republic and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) in Paris, France.

The appointment of Himalee Subhashini De Silva Arunatilaka as the Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Switzerland was also approved.

In addition, the Committee approved the appointments of Lanka Varuni Muthukumarana as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Federal Republic of Germany, J.A.D.S Priyangika Wijegunasekara as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, and Sajeewa Umayanga Mendis as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Socialist Republic of Vietnam.

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Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill enacted!

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Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill enacted!

The Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill recently approved in Parliament with a majority vote has been enacted by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena yesterday (19). With his signature, the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill has been enacted.

The Bill was subject to debate during its second reading on December 09 and was favoured by 83 votes, with 41 votes in objection.

During the debate for its third reading, 79 votes were cast in favour and 36 in objection.

Conclusively, the new Amendment Bill will be enacted as the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 45 of 2022, with the signature of the Speaker.

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‘Sakwala’ Initiative donates 44th bus to Maharagama Central College (PHOTOS)

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‘Sakwala’ Initiative donates 44th bus to Maharagama Central College (PHOTOS)

The ‘Sakwala’ Initiative introduced by Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday (19) donated a bus to Maharagama Central College, the 44th donation of its kind, as part of the corporate social responsibilities undertaken by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB).

The bus worth around Rs. 05 million was handed over to the students of Maharagama Central College yesterday.

The ‘Sakwala’ Initiative is undertaken with a vision to accomplish the sustainable goal of perfecting the livelihoods of the future generations of Sri Lanka with knowledge, skills and facilities.

Up to this point, the ‘Sakwala’ Initiative has donated buses to schools around the country worth over Rs. 200 million.

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President’s Secretary vows to give young officers a greater role in the implementation of gov-led initiatives

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President’s Secretary vows to give young officers a greater role in the implementation of gov-led initiatives

Presidential Secretary Mr Saman Ekanayake said that he is ready to give more opportunities to young government officers in the implementation of government development programs.

In addition, the President’s Secretary pointed out that the government officers can have a great influence in advancing the development programs of the government and requested the government officers to give an active contribution to it.

The President’s Secretary Mr Saman Ekanayake said this while addressing the annual meeting of the 2012 team of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service held at Kollupitiya Samudra Hotel recently.

The President’s Secretary pointed out that President Wickremesinghe has accepted the responsibility of the country amid many challenges and is currently taking the necessary steps to create a developed country by systematically building the economy.

The President’s Secretary also appreciated the service rendered by the 2012 group towards the country’s betterment.

Its president Mr Suranga Ranasinghe and high-ranking government officials of the 2012 group scattered throughout the island attended the annual meeting of the 2012 group of the Sri Lanka Administrative Service held under the theme “Be the impact”.

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Northeast monsoon gradually establishing over SL!

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Northeast monsoon gradually establishing over SL!

Northeast monsoon condition is gradually establishing over the island, revealed the Department of Meteorology in a statement today (20).

Showers will occur at times in Northern, Eastern, Uva and North-Central provinces, and showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in the Western, Central and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts during the afternoon or night.

Fairly heavy showers above 50mm are likely at some places in Northern, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Matale districts.

General public is kindly requested to take adequate precautions to minimise damages caused by temporary localised strong winds and lightning during thundershowers.

Marine Weather:

The low-pressure area over South Bay of Bengal is likely to move slowly West-northwestward towards the coast of Sri Lanka during next two days. Wind speed will increase up to (50-60) kmph at times and showers or thundershowers can be expected at times in deep sea areas of Central and South West Bay of Bengal. Therefore, Naval and fishing communities are requested to be vigilant while engaging in marine activities in the above sea areas. Fishing and naval community are requested to be attentive to future forecasts issued by the Department of Meteorology in this regard.
Condition of Rain:
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the sea areas off the coast extending from Kankasanthurai to Pottuvil via Trincomalee and Batticaloa. Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in other sea areas around the island during the afternoon or night.
Winds:
Winds will be north-easterly and wind speed will be (30-40) kmph. Wind speed may increase up to (50-55) kmph at times in the sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Pottuvil.
State of Sea:
The sea areas off the coast extending from Colombo to Hambantota via Puttalam, Kankasanthurai, Trincomalee, Batticaloa and Pottuvil will be rough at times. Other sea areas around the Island will be fairly rough at times. Temporarily strong gusty winds and very rough seas can be expected during thundershowers.

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Sri Lanka Original Narrative Summary: 20/12

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Sri Lanka Original Narrative Summary: 20/12

  1. President Ranil Wickremesinghe requests Mahanayake Theras of Malwatta and Asgiriya to hold an exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic to mark the 75th anniversary of Independence.
  2. Construction sector activities slump in 3Q22 by 33.2%: private and public developments at near standstill: almost all Forex funded projects discontinued after debt default: almost all locally funded projects discontinued after interest rate hike, exchange rate spike, and inflation rise.
  3. Catholic Bishops Conference President Bishop Winston Fernando urges Catholics to maintain the spirit of Christmas beyond the festive Season and show compassion to everyone: asks Catholics search for those in suffering and give relief.
  4. Upcountry Tamil Party courts President’s “International Climate Advisor” Eric Solheim (previous “peace facilitator” between the Govt and LTTE) to play a role in “achieving a lasting solution to the ethnic conflict in Sri Lanka”.
  5. SJB MP and COPF Chairman Dr Harsha Silva says Sri Lanka is directionless: points out it is the first time since 2008 that the Central Bank has not laid out a roadmap for the coming year: expresses concern that some factions of Govt say the IMF bailout will come in January ’23, while others say June: analysts say Govt and CB are now following many proposals previously enunciated by MP Silva.
  6. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says he came last in the class when he was reading for his Ordinary Level exams in England.
  7. SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne questions as to whether a Parliamentary Select Committee could investigate financial crimes, as proposed by President Wickremesinghe: says Govt should instead initiate investigations into financial crimes, gather related evidence, and allow bodies such as COPE to forward findings to the Attorney General’s Dept.
  8. Ports Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says Sri Lanka will sell 4 plots of land in Colombo Port City for an investor to establish a bunkering facility: asserts expressions of interest have been called to start an aviation fuel storage facility: also says Port City can bring in over USD 5 bn as FDI in its first 5 years of operations.
  9. Prisoners to be trained in modern agricultural practices with international support amid government’s efforts to bring in new food security laws: Prisons Dept to get FAO assistance in this regard.
  10. Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says the Tourism Authority has transformed the ‘Aragalaya site’ near the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo into a festive area.

Public Security Minister recovers lost promotions entitled to 9,400 Police officers

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Public Security Minister recovers lost promotions entitled to 9,400 Police officers

Promotions entitled to 9,417 Police officers of lower ranks that had been on hold have been recovered by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles, following a Cabinet paper he tabled in this regard.

Accordingly, the Cabinet paper suggesting the granting of promotions to these Police officers has been approved by the Cabinet this afternoon (19).

Following the Cabinet approval, 8,312 men Police Constables will be promoted to the post of Police Inspector, and 1,105 women Police officers to their respective higher rankings.

The promotions entitled to these officers had been on hold for many years due to various circumstances and the above Cabinet move will finally relieve them from the stagnation of not being able to climb up their career ladder.

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