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CoPF approves 2024 Appropriation Bill

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3 weeks ago

November 10, 2023

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The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has approved the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2024.

Approval was given during a meeting of COPF members convened at the parliamentary complex on Thursday (Nov. 09) under the chairmanship of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva.

Appropriation Bill 2024 is scheduled to be presented to the parliament on Monday (Nov. 13) by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in his capacity as the Minister of Finance.

The COPF chairman pointed out that although budget proposals are presented under every government, only a sparse number of them are implemented, he said, further adding that this sets a bad precedent. Thus, the CoPF Chairman emphasised the importance of conducting a follow-up of the budget to make sure that the proposals are implemented properly.

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Upul Tharanga to chair cricket selection committee

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3 mins ago

December 4, 2023

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Sports Minister Harin Fernando today (04) announced that Upul Tharanga will replace Pramodya Wickramasinghe as Chairman of the Cricket Selection Committee.

The minister added that 10 names have already been recommended as selectors and that a new selection committee would be appointed soon.

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SLC complains to CIABOC over ex-sports minister

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8 mins ago

December 4, 2023

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Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) says that they have formally lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption in Sri Lanka against Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe MP over the alleged misuse of funds provided by SLC to the National Sports Fund for the development of various other sports in Sri Lanka.

A statement issued by the SLC states :

The decision to file this complaint stems from the concern that Mr. Roshan Ranasinghe MP has not appropriately disclosed the utilization of funds allocated by SLC for the intended purposes.

This move comes in the wake of a discernible disparity between the information disclosed to the media by Mr. Ranasinghe MP and the response received by SLC under a Right to Information (RTI) application, outlining the specifics of the expenditures made.

SLC wishes to emphasize the importance of maintaining the integrity of financial transactions and ensuring that funds are utilized for their designated purposes and the said formal complaint filed with the Bribery Commission underscores SLC’s dedication to upholding the highest standards of governance and ethics within the realm of sports administration.

SLC trusts that the Bribery Commission will conduct a thorough investigation into the matter to ascertain the facts and take appropriate action as necessary and Sri Lanka Cricket will continue to collaborate with relevant authorities to ensure a fair and just resolution to this issue, as part of its ongoing commitment to the promotion and advancement of sports in Sri Lanka.

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Kelaniya Uni. closed indefinitely

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2023

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The University of Kelaniya, excluding the Faculty of Medicine, has been closed until further notice.

Accordingly, all hostels of the university excluding the Medical Faculty’s hostels, will remain closed while all students have been instructed to vacate their respective hostels before 8.00 am on Tuesday (Dec. 05).

The closure is in response to the abduction and the assault of two security guards by a group of students.