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Energy · ColomboFrontline international energy law expert and global vice chair of the International Law Association, Professor Damilola Olawuyi (SAN) has called for more strategic focus on international energy law and diplomacy to advance all aspects of the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). The Senior Advocate of Nigeria (SAN), who is also a UNESCO Chair on Environmental Law and Sustainable Development HBKU, made these remarks while deliveri…See the Story
International Energy Law And Diplomacy Key To Unlocking Sustainable Development - Olawuyi - TheNigeriaLawyer
Colombo · ColomboA 25-year-old police officer attached to the Negombo Police Station has been arrested for alleged links to a female suspect wanted in connection with the murder of underworld figure and drug trafficker Sanjeewa Kumara Samararathne, alias “Ganemulla Sanjeewa,” at the Colombo Hulftsdorp Court Complex yesterday (February 19). Police stated that the officer, a resident of Padeniya and a Trainee Police Constable assigned to court duty under the Negom…See the Story
Policeman arrested for links to woman wanted in 'Ganemulla Sanjeewa' murder
Cricket · ColomboECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is planning to allow number portability from June 2025, according to statement on the proceedings of a Ministerial Consultative Committee on Digital Economic Affairs held at the parliament. The Consultative Committee meeting was chaired by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. “The Committee also discussed the possibility of mobile phone users to regain the same mobile phone number they used when changing their mobile phone…See the Story
Sri Lanka eyes mobile number portability in June
Colombo · ColomboThe Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Aviation says that operations at the Western Terminal of the Colombo Port are set to begin on the 26th August. A cargo transport vessel is expected to arrive at the terminal said Deputy Minister Ruwan Kodituwakku. The project is being implemented by the Adani Group. The Deputy Minister stated that the Western Terminal could handle a capacity of 2.7 million TEUs annually within a year of operation. Meanwhile, o…See the Story
Colombo Port’s Western Terminal to begin operations on Aug 26 - Maritime Gateway
Colombo · ColomboA meeting between the Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, and the Vietnamese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Ms. Trinh Thi Tam, took place this morning (21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo. According to the President’s Media Division (PMD), discussions centered on strengthening diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Vietnam. The two parties also engaged in in-depth talks regarding ongoing and upcoming development p…See the Story
Sri Lanka-Vietnam Strengthen Diplomatic and Development Ties - LNW Lanka News Web
Colombo · ColomboThe National Youth Services Council (NYSC) and its affiliated institutions are under scrutiny following revelations of financial mismanagement and irregularities. The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has decided to appoint a special subcommittee to investigate these issues, as announced during a meeting on Thursday (20) at Parliament, chaired by MP Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera. The committee convened to review Auditor General’s reports for 2…See the Story
COPE Launches Probe into National Youth Services Council Irregularities - LNW Lanka News Web
Taxes · ColomboECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka is expecting about 1.2 percent of gross domestic product in taxes from vehicle imports in 2025, Labour Minister and Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha said. Vehicle imports will also contribute to other economic activities, he said. Sri Lanka has budgeted total revenues to go up to 4,960 billion rupees in 2025 (15 percent of GDP) from 4031 billion in 2024 (13.4 percent of GDP). Tax revenues are expected to go up by 885…See the Story
Sri Lanka expects 1.2-pct of GDP in taxes from vehicle imports
Cricket · ColomboECONOMYNEXT – Sri Lanka has not taken a decision to change vehicle taxes that have already been announced, Labour Minister Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha said. “The government has not taken a decision to reduce the taxes, or reduce prices,” Minister Jayantha said in a statement clarifying comments made at a post-cabinet briefing Thursday about vehicle taxes in the future. “What we can say is that we have progressively relaxed the imports…See the Story
