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Central Bank, NGO Secretariat and weaponisation of Financial Action Task Force
Historically, practically every Sri Lankan Government has attempted to enact repressive legislation to control civil society organisations/non-governmental organisations (CSOs/NGOs). The most recent iteration of this is the notice issued by the NGO Secretariat (hereinafter the Secretariat) on 12 December 2024 instructing all CSOs/NGOs, including those registered under other laws, such as the Companies Act, to…
Asian Human Rights Commission writes a letter to the Honorable President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka on needed Justice Reforms
I am writing on behalf of the Asian Human Rights Commission, a regional Human Rights Organization based in Hong Kong, to raise three vital areas that need immediate attention by way of initiatives for reforms in order to ensure the restoration of the rule of law and respect for human rights in Sri Lanka. The…
Fairly heavy showers expected in parts of the island
The Meteorology Department says showers will occur at times in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in North-western province. Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in Hambantota and Polonnaruwa districts during the evening or night, the…
Gazette appoints 18-member ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ task force
A Gazette notification has been issued appointing an 18-member Presidential Task Force, including the President’s Secretary, to oversee the implementation of the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ initiative. This initiative aligns with the President’s policy statement, “A Rich Country, a Beautiful Life,” and aims to launch a transformative national mission addressing the well-being, reconciliation, and progress of…
IMF Executive Board Decision on Sri Lanka In Coming Months
The International Monetary Fund says that the the Executive Board meeting on Sri Lanka is expected to take place in the coming months, following in the implementation by the authorities on the prior actions. Julie Kozack, the Director of the Communications Department of the IMF made these comments in response to a question posed by…
TRCSL Informs Businesses To Obtain Relevant License
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka says a significant number of businesses involved in the sale of telephones and communication devices have not obtained the relevant license. The Commission’s Assistant Director Menaka Pathirana says a fine of over 1 million rupees will be imposed on those who have not obtained the necessary license. She…