Opposition to unanimously oppose proposed broadcast law
The executive council of the opposition led by the SJB yesterday (05) declared it will unanimously oppose the proposed Broadcasting Authority Act.
The executive council of the opposition led by the SJB yesterday (05) declared it will unanimously oppose the proposed Broadcasting Authority Act.
Sri Lanka’s next country assessment on anti-money laundering and countering the financing of terrorism will commence soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said, noting that iy holds immense significance as it directly impacts the country’s ease of doing business rating and its ability to attract foreign investments.
Only half of the up to 950 tons of plastic and polythene waste disposed each day in Sri Lanka gets collected, out of which just 10 to 15 per cent are recycled, said chairman of the Central Environment Authority Supun S. Pathirage.
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused the government of lying over its claim that a broadcasting regulatory commission bill has not been drafted.
Any attempt to restrict the freedom of expression goes against Buddhism, said entrepreneur chairman of Derana Media Network Dilith Jayaweera.
Sweden has declared sex as a sport and the first-ever sex competition is scheduled to take place early next week.
Public security minister Tiran Alles has called for a report into an incident involving TNPF leader Gajendra Kumar Ponnambalam and the police in Jaffna.
Several parties in the opposition have decided to form a new political alliance.
Sri Lanka has unanimously been elected as a Vice President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).
The government is planning to hold snap presidential polls early next year, said political sources.