Connect with us

News

6 opposition groups to form a broad alliance ahead of LG polls

Published

on

In aiming for the upcoming local government polls, a broad political alliance consisting of six rebel and opposition groups is expected to be unveiled within this week, according to sources.

The discussions are already underway among Dullas Alahapperuma’s Freedom People’s Congress (FPC), Wimal Weerawansa’s Uttara Lanka Sabagaya (ULS), the team led by rebel MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, Sri Lanka Freedom Party,  MP Patali Champika Ranawaka’s 43rd Brigade and Sri Lanka Mahajana Pakshaya.

In addition, several MPs from the ruling Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) are set to join this Alliance amidst the proposed hike in electricity tariffs.

The proposed Alliance is set to break away from the tradition of rallying around a main party as seen in alliances in the past. It is reported that proposals to assign the responsibility of leading the alliance to co-leaders, a leadership board, or a chairman board representing all groups are at the discussion level and a final decision will be made on those proposals within the next few days.

News

Forests on state lands to be designated as reserves

Published

on

By

The Ministry of Environment has decided to designate several forests located on state owned lands as official forest reserves.

Deputy Minister – Anton Jayakody has stated that such forests, each spanning 05 hectares or more, have been identified in every district.

Special priority will be given to designating forest reserves on mountain peaks.

In the first phase, 20 forests in districts including Monaragala and Ampara have been selected under the new program named ‘Vanaspathi’,  he said.

He further said the initiative aims to protect these forest areas and expand the country’s forest cover.

Continue Reading

BIZ

No cases filed against 22 banned pyramid schemes – CBSL

Published

on

By

Although the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has banned 22 institutions operating illegal pyramid schemes, no legal action has been taken against any of them so far, according to reports.

This was disclosed during a workshop held at the CBSL yesterday (July 08) on the dangers of pyramid schemes.

According to CBSL officials, after initial investigations, the files were handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for further inquiry.

The CID’s Financial Crimes Unit has reportedly completed its investigations and submitted findings to the Attorney General’s Department, which is responsible for filing cases.

However, it was noted that not a single case has been filed to date.

The CBSL states that investigations will be continued against companies engaged in these illegal practices and hopes at least one or two such cases would be filed by the end of this year or early next year (2026).

Continue Reading

News

NPP’s Nishantha Jayaweera sworn in as MP

Published

on

By

U. D. Nishantha Jayaweera was sworn in as a National People’s Power (NPP) National List Member of Parliament before the Speaker of the House – Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (July 09).

He fills the Parliamentary seat left vacant following the resignation of Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma last month.

Continue Reading

Trending

Copyright © 2024 Sri Lanka Mirror. All Rights Reserved