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TU leaders must walk the talk

According to media reports quoting Labour Ministry Secretary R. P. A. Wimalaweera, not a single Trade Union (TU) leader has submitted assets and liabilities declarations so far, although the stipulated period had long expired. He said it is mandatory under the Assets and Liabilities Act for all TU leaders and officials to...

A radical shift in higher education

Jul 5, 2023

The move by the Education Ministry to offer interest-free loans to A/L students to pursue studies in private universities is a prudent step that would fit them for a job-oriented education. According to our front page story yesterday, 5,...
More relief for people

Jul 4, 2023

The majority of Sri Lankan people are not rich. They always expect one thing from any leader and any Government. That is to relieve their economic burden. Offering various types of relief from time to time was not something unusual during...

Letter to Editor

Sectoral Oversight Committee reviews role of important public institutions

Jun 6, 2023

An open and accountable Government to avoid ineffectiveness of public institutions and eliminate the distance between public institutions and people was discussed at length at the Sectoral Oversight Committee on An Open and Accountable...
Police report facts to Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court

Jun 6, 2023

The Police yesterday reported facts to the Kilinochchi Magistrate’s Court regarding the incident where a group of people including Parliamentarian Gajendra Kumar Ponnambalam, behaved in an unruly manner while obstructing the duties of two...