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Several Bills to be tabled in Parliament this week

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2 months ago

October 2, 2023

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The Parliament is scheduled to convene from tomorrow (3) to October 6, Parliament Secretary-General Kushani Rohanadeera said.

The parliamentary affairs related to this week have been decided at the Consultative Committee on Parliamentary Affairs chaired by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena on September 22.

Accordingly, the 9.30-10.30 am period is reserved for questions that require oral answers on each day.

The Code of Civil Procedure (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading), Elections (Special Provisions) Bill (Second Reading), Orders under the Conciliation Boards (Special Disputes) Act and the Judicial Act are to be debated tomorrow from 10.30 am to 5.00 pm.

The adjournment debate brought by the Government will be held from 5.00 to 5.30 pm.

Three Proposed Regulations under the Customs Ordinance (published in Extraordinary Gazette Nos. 2336/72, 2338/54 and 2341/64), regulations under the Excise Duty Act (No. 2332/14, 2332/53, 2337/16 and 2340/45 published in the Extraordinary Gazette) and the Sri Lanka National Eye Bank Trust Bill (Second Reading) will be debated on Wednesday From 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

The 5.00 to 5.30 p.m. time period during the adjournment debate is reserved for questions.

The Sri Lanka Ports Authority (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading), Civil Aviation (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading), Orders under the Civil Aviation Act are to be debated on Thursday, October 5, from 10.30 a.m. to 5.00 p.m.

Then, the debate will be held from 5.00 to 5.30 pm during the proposal to adjourn Parliament.

The Secretary-General said that the adjournment debate on “Professionals leaving the country due to the economic crisis” is to be held on Friday, October 6 from 10.30 a.m. to 5.30 p.m based on a proposal brought by the Opposition.

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SLC complains to CIABOC over ex-sports minister

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3 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.

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15-members appointed to National Sports Council

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5 hours ago

December 4, 2023

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Sports Minister – Harin Fernando has appointed a 15-member National Sports Council.

Accordingly, Dr. Maiya Gunasekara has been appointed as the chairman of the council, replacing Arjuna Ranatunga.

The members of the new National Sports Council are as follows :

1. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara – Chairman
2. Mr. I.U. Wickramasuriya – Secretary
3. Mrs. Sriyani Kulawansa
4. Major General (Retd.) Rajitha Ampemohotti
5. Prof. Arjuna de Silva
6. Mr. Panduka Keerthinada
7. Mr. Ana G. G. Punchihewa
8. Mr. Malik Kader
9. Dr. S.V.D. Nanayakkara
10. Mr. Hafeez Marso
11. Mr. Sidath Wettimuny
12. General (Retired) Jagath Jayasuriya
13. Mrs. Anuradha Illeperuma
14. Prof. Shemal Fernando
15. Mr. Kamal Deshapriya

Meanwhile, the Sports Minister has also appointed the National Sports Selection Committee.

The committee comprises of;

1. General Shavendra Silva – Chairman
2. Mr. Arjun Rishaya Fernando – Secretary
3. Dr. Maiya Gunasekara
4. Mr. Suresh Subramaniyam
5. Mr. Nalinda Sampath Ilangakoon