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Latest News from Sri Lanka: LankaPage wishes its readers a Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays...[Last Updated = Sat, Sep 26, 2020, 11:15 am SL Time]Sept 25 (CP) Colombo- President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has directed the government officials to treat all verbal orders issued for the common good of the people as circulars to be implemented and the officials who neglect the order will face stern action, President’s Media Division said today.Full StoryLEGAL - SITUATIONNigerian government deports seven Sri-Lankans convicted of oil theftSept 26 (CP) Colombo- Nigeria’s Federal Government has deported several foreign nationals including seven Sri-Lankans convicted for various criminal and immigration offences.** Related Story ::Sri Lanka to verify arrests of seven Sri Lankans in NigeriaSC suspends errant lawyerSept 26 (Island) The Supreme Court yesterday ordered the suspension of lawyer W. Wijewardene for seven years, effective from yesterday, September 25, 2020.The complainant, R. M. Karunaratne Banda of Kahawatta, Ambatenna, paid fees, but the lawyer did not carry out his professional duties. A Prison Commissioner gets monetary gifts from Makandure Madush in DubaiSept 26 (DM) Underworld figure ‘Kosgoda Tharaka’, who is remand custody has made a statement to the Criminal Investigation Department that a Prison Commissioner had allegedly received monetary gifts from notorious underworld criminal Makandure Madush, while Madush was staying in Dubai, Deputy Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris said.Podi Lasie further remandedSept 26 (DN) Galle Chief Magistrate Harshana Kekulawela further remanded Arumahandi Janith Madusanka alias Podi Lesie, a notorious gangster who is cited as the second respondent of the lawsuit regarding the death threats on the President, Defence Secretary and several high ranking prison officials at the Boossa Prisons until October 9, when he was produced before him yesterday.Russian national found in Matara does not have COVID-19, health authorities confirmSept 25 (CP) Colombo- A PCR test conducted later has confirmed that the Russian national identified in the Matara area was not infected with the COVID-19 coronavirus, the Chief Epidemiologist of the Ministry of Health, Dr. Sudath Samaraweera said.A five-judge panel to consider petitions against 20th AmendmentSept 25 (CP) Colombo- A five-judge bench headed by the Chief Justice has been appointed to consider the special petitions filed against the 20th Amendment to the Constitution in the Supreme Court.Sri Lanka arrests three accused of killing leopard for asthma cureSept 25 (AFP) Sri Lankan police on Friday arrested three people suspected of trapping and killing an endangered leopard and trying to sell its meat as a cure for asthma.Presidential Commission again issues notices to former PM and members of Anti-Corruption CommitteeSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Presidential Committee of Inquiry into Political Victimization yesterday (24) issued notices again to members of the previous government’s Anti-Corruption Committee including former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and other MPs and former ministers. Former President must take responsibility for the Easter Sunday attack, suspended IGP saysSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Suspended Inspector General of Police Pujith Jayasundara says former President Maithripala Sirisena should take responsibility for the Easter Sunday attack on 21 April 2019.Presidential Commission of Inquiry issues stern warning to former President, his private secretary, and auxiliary bishopsSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The Presidential Commission of Inquiry into Easter Sunday terror attacks has strongly warned former President Maithripala Sirisena, his personal secretary and the auxiliary bishops in the Archdiocese of Colombo not to issue statements rejecting the evidence presented to the Commission by witnesses.Fire-stricken oil tanker owner to pay Sri Lanka Rs. 340 mn for assistance, another Rs. 100 mn requestedSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The owners the MT New Diamond supertanker which caught fire in sea off Eastern Coast off Sri Lanka while carrying two million barrels of crude has agreed to pay 340 million rupees to Sri Lanka for its help in extinguishing the fire.Two Japanese naval ships arrive at Sri Lanka’s Colombo PortSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The Japan Maritime Self-Defense Force (JMSDF) ships ‘Kaga’ and ‘Ikazuchi’ arrived at the port of Colombo on a two-day goodwill visit today (23rd September 2020), Sri Lanka Navy Media Unit said.Criminal gang member ‘Rathmalane Roha’ killed in shootout with policeSept 24 (CP) Colombo- A member of an organized crime gang and a drug trafficker, Devmini Rohana Harrell de Silva alias ‘Rathmalane Roha’, was killed in a shootout with police in the Kochchikade area in Negombo this morning (24), police said.NEWS - HIGHLIGHTSSri Lanka’s technological capacity in ship building highlighted at meeting with the Suez Canal AuthoritySept 26 (CP) Colombo- Sri Lanka’s technological capacity in boat and ship building highlighted and dry-dock services were highlighted at a meeting between the Suez Canal Authority and the Embassy of Sri Lanka in Egypt recently.India First Security policy by Sri Lankan government encouraging - envoySept 25 (CP) Colombo- Clear declaration of ‘India First Security’ policy by Sri Lankan government is encouraging and reflects a fair assessment of the current state of security cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, the Deputy High Commissioner of India Vinod K Jacob said.Sri Lanka Education Minister seeks views and suggestions of the private sector to reform educationSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Sri Lanka’s Minister of Education, Prof. GL Peiris said the views and suggestions of the private sector on the changes that need to take place in education and higher education are very important to eliminate the mismatch between higher education and the job market in this country and requested the private sector to send their suggestions and comments.U.S. donates locally procured PPEt to support Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 responseSept 24 (CP) Colombo- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka and Maldives Alaina B. Teplitz donated Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to Sri Lanka’s Minister of Health, Pavithra Wanniarachchi Wednesday as part of the United States’ on-going assistance to Sri Lanka in its response to COVID-19.FINANCE - TRAVELComBank launches ‘Cash on FD’ facility via linked Credit or Debit CardsSept 26 (CP) Colombo- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon has introduced a ‘Cash on Fixed Deposits’ (FDs) facility which enables depositors to withdraw against their FD value through an exclusive Debit or Credit Card linked to their accounts.Pelwatte Dairy backs President’s pledge to meet domestic liquid milk demandSept 26 (Island) Pelwatte Dairy Industries,is on a renewed mission to meet the domestic milk demand and uplift the socio-economic status of local dairy farmers.Pathfinder webinar on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy on MondaySept 26 (DM) The Pathfinder Foundation (PF), Institute of South Asian Studies (ISAS) and National University of Singapore (NUS) have scheduled a webinar on Monday (28th) at 3.30 p.m. - 4.45 p.m. on Sri Lanka’s foreign policy imperatives under the Rajapaksa administration.Wickramarachchi Hearing Care to diversify to medical tourismSept 26 (DN) Opening up new vistas in the Sri Lankan Tourism sector Wickramarachchi Hearing Care will be introducing Sri Lanka, as the best destination for hearing care implants in Asia.Founder and Managing Director, Wickramarachchi Opticians and Hearing Care Mihira Wickramarachchi said that they had planned to launch this initiative in MarchSri Lankan shares finish week over 2% higherSept 25 (Reuters) Sri Lankan shares ended higher on Friday, hitting a seven-month peak earlier in the session, supported by gains in consumer and financial stocks.Hirdaramani Knit Mihila certified CarbonNeutral® for 8th consecutive yearSept 25 (CP) Colombo- For the Hirdaramani Group, making decisions centred on the planet and people is an instinct honed by years of commitment to sustainability. In 2012, the company became the first CarbonNeutral® Manufacturer in Asia, driven by the phenomenal efficiencies achieved at its Mihila Factory in‘Sri Lanka@100’ platform launched to boost economic prosperity through growth of mid-sized firmsSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Sri Lanka@100, a private sector-led initiative focused on the growth of mid-market enterprises – funded by the US Government’s international development agency, USAID, and administered by Stax – was launched yesterday at the Galle Face Hotel.ComBank actively drives CBSL program to propagate LANKAQR paymentsSept 25 (CP) Colombo- The Commercial Bank of Ceylon was recognized by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) for its pioneering efforts in enhancing the digital payments landscape of the country, including the launch of ‘ComBank Q+,’ the first Quick Response (QR) based Payment App to be certified and launched under LANKAQR.Locally produced medical equipment with international standards to be introduced to local and foreign marketsSept 24 (CP) Colombo- Head of the Presidential Task Force for Economic Resurgence and Poverty Elimination Basil Rajapaksa says that the country is prepared to release locally produced medical equipment meeting international standards to local and foreign markets.Treasury issues letters confirming Rs. 9.6 bn arrears payments to 303 contractors and suppliersSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The Treasury has issued ‘confirmation of settlement of arrears’ letters to 303 government contractors and suppliers in various sectors, including construction, who have been involved in various government development activities and not yet been paid for their services, the Finance Ministry said.Export Development Council led by President meets after 28 years to boost exports sectorSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The Export Development Council (EDC) convened yesterday under the patronage of President Gotabhaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for the first time in 28 years after its establishment.The Export Development Council was established by the Export Development Act, 1979. It was expected to strengthen exporters and solve problems in the sector. POLITICS - GENERALMinister says will end the racket of sending migrant workers for employment on tourist visaSept 26 (CP) Colombo- State Minister of Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification Piyankara Jayaratne says that steps will be taken to stop the smuggling of migrant workers on tourist visas.UDA plans cycling trackSept 26 (DM) Mr. Y.A.G.K. Gunathilake, Western province Director of the Urban Development Authority (UDA) yesterday (25) said it was planned to erect a cycling track connecting the Battaramulla Diyatha Uyana and the entrance to the Colombo Port City.According to a statement issued by the Government Information Department, the project is to be completed by 2021.Udaya questions why CPC prevented from entering LPG marketSept 26 (Island) Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila recently alleged that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) had suffered Rs 37 mn loss due to an abortive bid made by the state enterprise to enter the LPG (liquid petroleum gas) in 2008.Airport to open on health sector recommendations - State Minister D. V. ChanakaSept 26 (DN) State Minister of Aviation and Export Development D. V. Chanaka stated that the government is ready to open the airport within 12 hours if recommended by the health sector in view of the prevailing situation in COVID-19.“Sapiri Gamak” program completes 10,717 projectsSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Out of the 37,000 projects proposed to be implemented this year, 36,200 projects have been initiated under the “Sapiri Gamak” community based Rural Development Program aimed at uplifting the livelihood and socio-economic status of the rural people, the FinanceMaximum retail price for coconuts from todaySept 25 (CP) Colombo- The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a special gazette notification setting a maximum retail price for coconuts from today.Accordingly, with effect from today (25) the maximum price of a coconut with a circumference of more than 13 inches will be 70 rupeesHigh Posts Committee approves nominations of 08 new diplomatsSept 25 (CP) Colombo- The Parliamentary Committee on High Posts has approved the appointment of 08 new diplomats this afternoon.Sri Lanka Opposition rallies against the 20th Amendment to the ConstitutionSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarian Gayantha Karunatilaka said at a media briefing held at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Colombo yesterday (24) that steps have been taken to launch a massive program against the 20th Amendment with the participation of all members of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SBJ).Steps to solve problems in the National Road Development Program discussedSept 25 (CP) Colombo- Nimal Lansa, State Minister of Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure recently held a special discussion with the relevant agencies at the Ministry of Highways, in Battaramulla on resolving the existing issues regarding the procurement of raw materials required for the implementation of the national program for the development of 100,000 kilometers of roads.Sri Lanka, India and changing political dynamicsThe results of Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election held recently in August surprised no one. Ever since the Easter Sunday bombings last year, there has been an implicit acknowledgment across the media, policy making and strategic community, academics and scholars, both inside Sri Lanka as well as outside it, that the Rajapaksa brothers would return to power.UNP to go online under reorganization processSept 25 (CP) Colombo- The United National Party under its reorganization process plans to implement activities of the party associations in Colombo and urban areas online and by electronic methods. Sri Lanka Foreign Minister underlines need for South Asia to collaborate on mitigating COVID-19 impactSept 24 (CP) Colombo- Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena led the Sri Lankan delegation to the informal meeting of the Council of Ministers of the eight-member South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) on 24 September 2020.President emphasizes seeking international investors to promote local productionsSept 24 (CP) Colombo- President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has advised the officials to divert both institutional and independent innovations to the production market immediately, with the assistance of investors.Interim committee report on financial misappropriations in the Foreign Employment Bureau submittedSept 24 (CP) Colombo- Interim report of the Committee probing financial misappropriations committed by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment during the period 2015-2019, has been handed over to the State Minister for Foreign Employment Promotion and Market Diversification Piyankara Jayaratne.President stresses need for educational reforms that can optimally contribute to future world, economy & developmentSept 24 (CP) Colombo- President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has emphasized the need to reform the country’s education system in order to create a citizen who can optimally contribute to the future world, the economy and development.Pakistan High Commissioner meets with Sri Lanka Opposition LeaderSept 24 (CP) Colombo- Major General (Retd) Muhammad Saad Khattak, High Commissioner of Pakistan, held a cordial meeting with the Leader of the Opposition, Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka, Sajith Premadasa along with MPs Harsha De Silva and Eran Wickramaratne in his office today.UNICEF commends the government of Sri Lanka for initiating legal reforms to ensure fairness and justice for childrenSept 24 (CP) Colombo- The United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) commended the Government of Sri Lanka for adopting two critical policy reforms that will increase the minimum age of labor, and ensure that no child enters the adult prison system.President orders to immediately suspend the Colombo light rail projectSept 24 (CP) Colombo- Secretary to the President Dr. PB Jayasundara has instructed the Ministry of Transport to suspend the proposed Colombo light rail project immediately.** Related Story ::Light rail project to go ahead as a PPP with a foreign investorAustralia postpone Afghanistan Test and New Zealand ODIsSept 25 (BBC) Australia have postponed their home Test against Afghanistan and three one-day internationals against New Zealand.The matches, which were scheduled to take place this winter, will instead take place in the 2021-22 season because of the coronavirus pandemic.SP Balasubrahmanyam: Legendary Indian singer diesSept 25 (BBC) Renowned Indian singer SP Balasubrahmanyam, a Guinness world record holder for his more than 40,000 songs over 50 years, has died aged 74.From romantic hits to popular dance tracks, he sang some of Indian cinema s best-known numbers, spanning 16 languages.Introduction to Sri Lanka ::-Sri Lanka is a beautiful island paradise in the Indian Ocean with white sandy beaches lush greenery, exciting adventures, amazing wildlife, cascading waterfalls and a rich heritage. The island of Sri Lanka is roughly pear-shaped. The total area of Sri Lanka is 65,610 sq km. Sri Lanka�s coastline is about 1,340 km (about 833 mi) around.The people in Sri Lanka are warm and friendly. Sri Lankans are known for hospitality in all over the world. People in Sri Lanka ethnically fall into four main categories. The population of Sri Lanka is about 20 million. Sri Lanka has a tropical climate. Sri Lanka has a democratic government. Sri Lanka is mainly an agricultural country. Colombo is the commercial capital of Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka gained independence in 1948. Sri Lanka was known as Ceylon. In the nineteenth and twentieth centuries, Sri Lanka became a plantation economy, famous for its production and export of cinnamon, rubber and Ceylon tea, which remains a trademark national export. By 1996 plantation crops made up only 20% of export, and further declined to 16.8% in 2005 (compared with 93% in 1970), while textiles and garments have reached 63%. The GDP grew at an average annual rate of 5.5% during the early 1990s, until a drought and a deteriorating security situation lowered growth to 3.8% in 1996. The economy rebounded in 1997-2000, with average growth of 5.3%.Sri Lanka, with an income per head of $1,350, still lags behind some of its neighbors including Maldives and Mauritius but is ahead of its giant neighbor India. Its economy grew by an average of 5% during the 1990s during the 'War for Peace' era. According to the Sri Lankan central bank statistics, the economy was estimated to have grown by 7% last year, although inflation had reached 20%.More Information

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