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MP Aravinda Senarath elected as COPA Chairman

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2 weeks ago

January 24, 2025

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NPP MP – Aravinda Senarath, was elected today (Jan. 24) as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA).

He was elected during the inaugural meeting of the Committee held for the first session of the Tenth Parliament.
MP Aravinda Senarath’s name was proposed as the Chair by MP Chandana Sooriyaarachchi and was seconded by MP Susantha Kumara Nawarathna, both representing the National People’s Power.

Addressing the Committee, the Chair emphasized the importance of collective commitment from all members to overcome the country’s significant financial crisis and steer it in the right direction. He further stated that the future proceedings of the Committee would be conducted with utmost impartiality and independence. He assured that the Committee would not hesitate to make bold and accurate decisions to meet the expectations of the public.

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One injured in Kotahena shooting

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27 minutes ago

February 10, 2025

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A person has been injured and hospitalized following a shooting incident at Benedict Mawatha in Kotahena, police reported.

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SLC announces 16-member squad for ODI series

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34 minutes ago

February 10, 2025

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The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee has selected a 16-member squad to play in the two-match ODI series vs Australia.

The RPICS in Colombo will host the first ODI on February 12 and the second on February 14.

Both games are day games. The match starts at 10 am.

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PM and IMF Executive Director discuss economic stability and policy reforms

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37 minutes ago

February 10, 2025

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Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Dr. Krishnamoorthy Subramanian has paid a courtesy visit to the Prime Minister of Sri Lanka, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, at the Prime Minister’s Office in Colombo.

The meeting focused on key economic matters, including Sri Lanka’s tax policy, the effective management of tax revenue, and measures to enhance public sector efficiency, the Prime Minister’s Office said in a statement.

The Prime Minister also outlined the government’s future development agenda, emphasizing policy initiatives to ensure economic stability and foster sustainable growth, it added.

Dr. P.K.G. Harischandra, Alternate Executive Director of the IMF, also participated in the discussions.

The Sri Lankan delegation included Pradeep Saputhanthri, Secretary to the Prime Minister; Ms. Sagarika Bogahawatta, Additional Secretary (Development) to the Prime Minister; Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka; Dr. C. Amarasekara, Assistant Governor of the Central Bank; Dr. Lasitha R.C. Pathberiya, Additional Director of Economic Research; Amila J. Wijayawardhana, Senior Economist and Liaison Officer for the IMF Executive Director; Ms. Lashinka Dammullage, Director (Bilateral), Economic Affairs Division at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs; and Samantha Bandara, Director General of the Department of External Resources.