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‘Channel eye’ leased out without transparency: Sajith

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2 years ago

August 15, 2023

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of selling off state television channels when the country is going through a financial crisis.

He said the government is ready to sell the majority of national resources and that as a part of this move, it is preparing to sell ‘Channel Eye’ owned by the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation.

“Now it has been leased out to the private sector without any procurement process and transparency,” the Opposition Leader said speaking at a ceremony held in Ampara yesterday (14).

He said that even if the government has financial issues, there should be a proper system to connect new investors to a state media institution when leasing them out.

“There is a game afoot to sell public resources as the government sees fit. At this rate, the government will eventually privatise government schools and hospitals as well,” he said.

“We should be united against the selling of valuable resources of the country. All these resources belong to the people and there should be a transparent procurement system to lease them out. We will not allow the privatization of the education or health sector,” Opposition Leader Premadasa said.

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This week’s Cabinet decisions

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June 3, 2025

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A number of decisions have been taken at the Cabinet meeting held yesterday (June 02).

The decisions taken by the Cabinet of Ministers are as follows :

Cabinet Decision on 02.06.2025 (English)Download

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18,000 MT of maize to be imported for ‘Thriposha’ production

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June 3, 2025

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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to permit the Sri Lanka Thriposha Limited Company to import 18,000 Metric Tonnes of maize.

Accordingly, the Thriposha Limited Company is to import the maize for ‘Thriposha’ production, a nutritional supplement given to children and pregnant women and lactating mothers.

According to Cabinet Spokesman – Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, lack of maize in the required quality in the local market is the reason behind the decision to import a large quantity of maize.

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President AKD – Australian Dy. Prime Minister meet

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June 3, 2025

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President Anura Kumara Disanayake held discussions with the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Defence of Australia Richard Marles at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (June 03).

The meeting focused on further strengthening the historic ties between Sri Lanka and Australia, with a particular emphasis on enhancing bilateral cooperation.

President Disanayake highlighted Sri Lanka’s progress towards economic stability and briefed Deputy Prime Minister Marles on the government’s ongoing efforts to combat corruption and fraud. He also expressed appreciation for the Australian Government’s support in recent maritime security operations and its assistance in addressing illegal trade, human trafficking, terrorism and arms smuggling. The President further reaffirmed that Sri Lanka remains a secure destination for tourism and investment.

Deputy Prime Minister Marles, reflecting on the 70-year economic and political relationship between the two countries, conveyed Australia’s commitment to working closely with Sri Lanka’s new administration.

He praised the government’s anti-corruption initiatives and emphasized that enhancing trade, economic, political, tourism and investment relations was a central objective of his visit.

The Australian delegation included Mr Paul Stephens, Australian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka; Mr Gregory Laurence Moriarty, Secretary of the Department of Defence; Mr Simon Eric O’Connor, Senior Adviser to the Deputy Prime Minister; and Ms Lalita Kapur, Australian Deputy High Commissioner to Sri Lanka. Representing Sri Lanka were Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President and Mr Roshan Gamage, Additional Secretary to the President.

(President’s Media Division)