News Room : Indonesia’s bid to woo investors complicated by ‘sex ban’ code – The Island
Medan, Indonesia– For years, Indonesia has strived to present itself as a welcoming investment destination, to rival neighbours Vietnam and Malaysia. In 2016, during his first term in office, Indonesian President Joko “Jokowi” Widodo announced the opening up of dozens of industries to foreign investment in what he termed a “big bang” of economic liberalisation.Six years later, the Southeast Asian...
News Room : Prez retains Army Chief; Gen. Kottegoda appointed Chancellor KDU – The Island
By Shamindra Ferdinando President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who also holds the Defence portfolio, has given a one-year extension to Commander of the Army, Lt. Gen. Vikum Liyanage.The Defence Ministry confirmed the issuance of the extension letter. Liyanage, of the Gajaba Regiment, was to retire at the end of this month. Liyanage succeeded Gen. Shavendra Silva, on June 01, in the wake of...
News Room : India will achieve $100 billion textile export target by 2030: Goyal – The Island
By Rathindra Kuruwita The People’s Action For Free & Fair Elections (PAFFREL) will go to Court if the government attempts to postpone polls, its Executive Director, Rohana Hettiarachchi says.Hettiarachchi yesterday said that the Elections Commission had to announce a day for the Local Council elections by the end of the first week of January. “According to the election laws, and the...
News Room : President tells officials to stop their turf wars and solve land problems in Nuwara Eliya before Feb. 04 – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Thursday (22) instructed relevant officials to formulate a report with inputs from all government agencies on the resolution of land problems in Nuwara Eliya district before February 04. Addressing the Nuwara Eliya District Development Committee, President Wickremesinghe said urgent solutions should be given to the land problems of the people without involving themselves in turf warsS. He...
News Room : Jaffna Kings champions of LPL 2022 – The Island
Jaffna Kings defeated Colombo Stars by 2 wickets in the final of LPL 2022 played at the Ranasinghe Premadasa Stadium on Friday (23). Colombo Stars 163/5 in 20 overs (Dinesh Chandimal 49, Charith Asalanka 31, Ravi Bopara 47*; Thisara Perera 1-16, Binura Fernando 1-16, Maheesh Theekshana 1-34, Dunith Wellalage 1-18) Jaffna Kings 164/8 in 19.2 overs (Rahmanullah Gurbaz 36, Avishka Fernando...
News Room : Cable car project between Pattipola and Boralanda to see the World’s End
President Ranil Wickremasinghe said that special programs are needed to boost the tourism industry and that steps were being taken to commence a cable car service between Pattipola and Boralanda for those visiting the world’s End. The president stressed that nothing should be done in such a way as to harm the environment and hoped to bring a new law...
News Room : Step out of traditional politics and join hands to fulfill moral responsibility towards the country – President – The Island
Bids to move HC, CA against corruption probe fail By Shamindra Ferdinando A high-profile investigation into corruption in the Kurunegala Municipal Council involving members of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has begun following an abortive bid made by Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP) to halt the proceedings. The Court of Appeal...
News Room : Colombo Stars to meet Jaffna Kings in LPL 2022 final
Colombo Stars will meet Jaffna Kings for the final of LPL 2022 on Friday (23) as they beat Kandy Falcons (the table toppers of the group stage) by six wickets in the 2nd qualifier played at the R Premadasa Stadium on Thursday (22). Kandy Falcons 168/6 in 20 overs (Kamindu Mendis 23, Ashen Bandara 40, Wanidu Hasaranga 77*; Kasun Rajitha...
News Room : Kurunegala Mayor served charge sheet – The Island
Bids to move HC, CA against corruption probe fail By Shamindra Ferdinando A high-profile investigation into corruption in the Kurunegala Municipal Council involving members of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) and Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has begun following an abortive bid made by Kurunegala Mayor Thushara Sanjeewa Vitharana (SLPP) to halt the proceedings. The Court of Appeal...
News Room : President agreed to release northern land, ‘political prisoners’ TNA MP – The Island
President Ranil Wickremesinghe had agreed to release land in the northern province held by security forces and political prisoners, Tamil National Alliance (TNA) MP, M.A. Sumanthiran said. The TNA MP said that the agreement had been reached during a meeting the President had with the leaders of Tamil political parties on Wednesday (21).The President on 14 December convened an all-party...