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Ban Ki-moon meets with the Speaker

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2 years ago

February 8, 2023

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The delegation led by the former Secretary-General of the United Nations, the President of the Assembly and the Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) – Mr. Ban Ki-moon, who arrived in Sri Lanka recently (06), met with Speaker of Parliament – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana yesterday (07).

He was received by Deputy Speaker – Mr. Ajith Rajapakse and Secretary General of Parliament – Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake.

As President of the Assembly and Chair of the Council of the Global Green Growth Institute (GGGI) – Mr. Ban Ki-moon focused on green growth, sustainable development and advocate the need for innovative partnerships to transition into low-carbon, sustainable, and inclusive economies.

During the cordial discussions held, Mr. Ban Ki-moon emphasized the need to develop political ambition pertaining to adopting the green growth model of development and was of the view that the voice for such initiative should arise from within Parliament.

Whilst mentioning the requirement and need of broader awareness and capacity building among Members of Parliament, officials on the subject, the Speaker pledged his full cooperation towards achieving the said goal in fellowship.

Following the cordial discussion held, the delegation led by Ban Ki-moon including Mr. Woonjin Jeong, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Sri Lanka, Dr. Frank Rijsberman, GGGI Director General toured the chamber of Parliament.

Deputy Speaker of Parliament – Mr. Ajith Rajapakse, Minister of Environment – Naseer Ahamed, Chief Advisor to the President – Mr. Dinesh Weerakkody and the Secretary General of Parliament – Mr. Dhammika Dasanayake were present at the meeting held with Mr. Ban Ki-moon, in Parliament.

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8,742 Vesak Dansals registered islandwide

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4 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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The Public Health Inspectors (PHI)’s Union states that a total of 8,742 Dansals have been registered islandwide, in line with Vesak celebrations this year.

According to the PHI’s Union chairman – Upul Rohana, the highest number of ‘Dansal’ is registered in the Western Province, particularly in the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) area.

The union has also urged organiser to reduce the use of polythene and plastic during food distribution efforts.

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Financial assistance from President’s Fund for Gerandi Ella bus accident victims

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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A sum of Rs. 1 million from the President’s Fund will be granted for each individual who lost their life in the Kotmale bus accident, the President’s Media Division states.

President Anura Kumara Disanayake has directed that a sum of Rs. 1 million be granted from the President’s Fund to each individual who lost their life in the tragic bus accident that occurred early this morning (11) in the Garadiella area, Kotmale.

Accordingly, arrangements have been made to promptly disburse these funds to the next of kin of the deceased through the President’s Fund.

In addition to this assistance, compensation will also be provided to the affected families through the Sri Lanka Transport Board and relevant insurance schemes.

Meanwhile, authorities continue to investigate the cause of the accident, which has claimed 22 lives so far.

(Pic : Accident1st)

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Maxwell gets 5-yr. ban

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5 hours ago

May 12, 2025

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Former Secretary of the National Olympic Committee of Sri Lanka (NOCSL) Maxwell de Silva was handed a five-year ban, sources revealed.

Earlier, De Silva was suspended by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) and the Ministry of Sports due to various irregularities committed by him over several years.

Accordingly, the NOCSL Executive Committee decided to hand down a five-year ban on De Silva, considering the recommendations made by the NOCSL Ethics Committee, NOCSL President Suresh Subramaniam told the Daily Mirror.

Subramaniam further stated that the penalty on De Silva has already been communicated in writing to the IOC.

Accordingly, the former secretary, who has been banned for five years, is now completely prohibited from representing the NOCSL at any foreign event or international conference.

(dailymirror.lk)

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