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New Action Committee formed

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1 year ago

July 19, 2023

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An action committee comprising key secretaries from various ministries, including Education, Finance, Tourism, Fisheries, Transport, Plantation and Industry, has been appointed to swiftly implement strategies aimed at re-employing individuals impacted by the economic crisis.

The measure was taken at a pivotal meeting held at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadership of Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara, and President’s Secretary, Mr. Saman Ekanayake.

This committee follows in the footsteps of a tripartite committee established during Mr Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister, which focused on addressing job losses resulting from the economic crisis. Strategies for re-employment were developed, and the Ministry of Labour and Foreign Employment was entrusted with their implementation. The World Labour Organization provided technical support through a comprehensive survey, culminating in a final report presented to the Ministry.

The tripartite committee engaged in extensive discussions, formulating long-term, medium-term, and short-term solutions. The newly appointed action committee assumes responsibility for the implementation of these solutions. Future endeavours will prioritize identifying areas with increased job opportunities and implementing qualification development programs to connect individuals with these prospects.

By leveraging collective expertise and collaboration across ministries, this action committee aspires to swiftly create job opportunities and pave the way for personal and economic growth. Together, we shall navigate the challenges of the economic crisis, providing renewed hope and empowering individuals with the means to build a brighter future.

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2nd day of talks between the President & IMF

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2 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) at the Presidential Secretariat today (Oct. 04), marking the second day of talks with the President.

Director of the IMF’s Asia Pacific Department Krishna Srinivasan, Senior Mission Chief Dr. Peter Breuer, along with other senior IMF representatives and the Sri Lankan delegation attended the discussions.

President Dissanayake aims to achieve the objectives of the program in partnership with the IMF, seeking alternative approaches that will alleviate the burden on the citizens.

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Youtuber arrested at BMICH

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2 hours ago

October 4, 2024

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Popular Youtuber – Kalpa Gunaratne has been arrested yesterday (Oct. 03) at the Colombo International Bookfair at the BMICH.
The arrest had followed a security officer assaulting a young man at the bookfair.

Mr. Guneratne had opposed the physical assault and had started to video record the incident after it had continued.

Upon the arrival of CI Neomal who is in charge of the security at BMICH, the security personnel had told that Mr. Guneratne’s recording had caused a scene.

After taking into possession two old media IDs, Mr. Guneratne was taken to the Cinnamon Gardens police saying he had no valid media and was subsequently charged with breaching public order.

He was kept behind bars for around 03 hours before lawyers of the Media Law Forum had secured police bail.

However, since no mention had been made of the assault, the assaulted youth himself had gone to the police and made a complaint.

It is reported that he had suffered injuries to his head from the incident.