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Govt. has turned SL into an ‘auction land’: Sajith

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2 years ago

April 24, 2023

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa accused the government of making plans to sell even the profit-making institutions under the guise of restructuring loss-making government institutions.

Making a special statement over the agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the opposition leader said the government has turned the country into an ‘auction land’.

“The government failed to get the best deal for the country and the people since it applied for an IMF programme at the last moment. It is clear that loss-making public institutions must be reformed.

“A bankrupt country has no ability to maintain loss-making institutions. However, due to the weak policies of the government led by the President, our country has become an auction land for the tycoons.

“The government is implementing the plan to sell profit-making institutions. The government should follow different models like in Singapore and Malaysia and prepare a model for our country; to increase the revenue of profitable organizations and to transform loss-making organizations into profitable organizations.”

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Maho – Anuradhapura line to be closed for a month

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May 29, 2025

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Train services on the main railway line between Maho – Anuradhapura will be suspended for one month due to the renovation of 05 aging railway bridges, Sri Lanka Railways has announced.

Five new bridges, procured with Indian loan assistance at a cost of approximately USD 15 million, have already arrived in the country and will replace the aging bridges.
According to reports, construction work is expected to commence after the upcoming Poson Poya Festival.

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16 OICs transferred

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May 29, 2025

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A total of 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of Police have been transferred with immediate effect.

05 Inspectors (IP) and 11 Chief Inspectors have been transferred accordingly, under the approval of the National Police Commission.

Police said the reshuffle is part of routine administrative changes.

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24-hr. passport service ends tomorrow

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May 29, 2025

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The 24-hour one-day passport issuance service for the public will come to an end tomorrow (May 30), Acting Controller General of the Department of Immigration and Emigration, Chaminda Pathiraja has said.

The 24-hour service has been in operation since Feb. 18.

Accordingly, from Monday, June 02, 2025, applications for the One-Day Service will be accepted from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm at the Head Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration in Battaramulla.

Applicants who have reserved appointments for that day under the One-Day Service, as well as those with urgent or priority requirements, may submit their applications during this period.

Applications for the Normal Service will also be accepted at the Head Office from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm.

Also, both Normal and One-Day Service applications will continue to be accepted at the regional offices from 7.00 am – 2.00 pm, as was done previously.