Civil society organisations condemn draconian laws; withdraw from Open Government Partnership
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
Colombo (News 1st) – Civil society organisations involved in the Open Government Partnership on Thursday withdrew from the initiative, condemning the increasingly draconian laws being rolled out by the government. In a letter to President Ranil Wickremesinghe, the co-conveners of civil society organisations, Nadishani Perera, Executive Director of Transparency International Sri Lanka, and Dr. Vinya […] Civil society organisations condemn draconian laws; withdraw from Open Government Partnership ..read more
Visit website
Opposition Vows to Fight “Unconstitutional” Online Safety Act
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); In a significant development today, the opposition leader raised concerns over the Online Safety Act, pointing out nine clauses that are allegedly not in line with the determination given by the Supreme Court. Despite these concerns, Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa maintained a firm stance, stating that no part of the passed […] Opposition Vows to Fight “Unconstitutional” Online Safety Act ..read more
Visit website
Electricity Bills In Sri Lanka; Highest In South Asia – Verité Research
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lanka currently has the highest electricity charges in South Asia, with households paying 2.5 to 3 times more for electricity than the average price paid by households in other South Asian countries, according to analysis that was published this week. Published on PublicFinance.lk, Sri Lanka’s premier economic insights platform, this analysis […] Electricity Bills In Sri Lanka; Highest In South Asia – Verité Research ..read more
Visit website
Kandakadu Policy Change: Unsuitable Individuals Excluded
Newsfirst.lk
by Zulfick Farzan
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); Rehabilitation Commissioner General, Retired Major General Darshana Hettiarachchi, has announced a significant shift in policy following recent conflicts at the Kandakadu Treatment and Rehabilitation Center. The Commissioner General has pledged to avoid housing individuals deemed unsuitable for rehabilitation into the centers henceforth. The policy change comes in the wake of the arrest […] Kandakadu Policy Change: Unsuitable Individuals Excluded ..read more
Visit website
100 MW Ground Mount Solar Project Agreement Signed
Newsfirst.lk
by Zulfick Farzan
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); Power purchase agreement for the 100 MW Ground Mount Solar project in Siyambalanduwa was signed by Rividhanavi (Pvt) Ltd. with CEB today.  The project was advertised by the CEB in September 2022, evaluated in 2023 and was awarded to the lowest & successful bidder at the end of 2023, said Power and […] 100 MW Ground Mount Solar Project Agreement Signed ..read more
Visit website
Kusal Mendis to lead SL against Afghanistan in ODI series
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee has selected the 16-member squad to take part in the upcoming ODI series against Afghanistan with Kusal Mendis as the Captain. Charith Asalanka will be taking up the role of Vice Captain. The squad is as follows: 1. Kusal Mendis – Captain 2. Charith Asalanka […] Kusal Mendis to lead SL against Afghanistan in ODI series ..read more
Visit website
Environment Ministry in President’s charge by way of Extraordinary Gazette
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued stating that the Ministerial Portfolio of Environment should be in the President’s charge. The gazette was issued by Secretary to the President E. M. S. B. Ekanayake. The extraordinary gazette notification states that the President, having consulted with the Prime Minister, has determined that the […] Environment Ministry in President’s charge by way of Extraordinary Gazette ..read more
Visit website
Online Safety Act gazetted under Ministry of Public Security
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued including the Online Safety Act under the scope of the Ministry of Public Security. The gazette was issued by the President. The gazette notification states the Online Safety Act has been included under the scope of the Ministry of Public Security with effect from the […] Online Safety Act gazetted under Ministry of Public Security ..read more
Visit website
Maldivian Chief of Defense Force arrives in Sri Lanka
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); Maldivian Chief of Defense Force Lieutenant General Abdul Raheem Abdul Latheef has arrived in Sri Lanka. The Ministry of Defence said he will meet Secretary of Defense General Kamal Gunaratne (Retd) on Thursday (08). The Ministry of Defence announced that the Chief of Defense Force of the Maldives is also scheduled to […] Maldivian Chief of Defense Force arrives in Sri Lanka ..read more
Visit website
Yukthiya Nets 728 suspects in past 24 Hours
Newsfirst.lk
by Staff Writer
8M ago
COLOMBO (News 1st); Sri Lankan police and security forces apprehended a significant number of suspects across the country within a 24-hour period.  A total of 728 individuals were arrested, with the focus primarily on curbing drug trafficking and addressing outstanding warrants. 558 suspects were apprehended specifically for drug-related offenses. Among these, 14 individuals were identified […] Yukthiya Nets 728 suspects in past 24 Hours ..read more
Visit website

Follow Newsfirst.lk on FeedSpot

Continue with Google
Continue with Apple
OR