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COPA raises serious concerns over procurement irregularities, misuse of public assets and financial losses at SPC

The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) has raised serious concerns over alleged procurement irregularities, misuse of public assets and financial losses at the Southern Provincial Council (SPC), including the auctioning of an asphalt production machine without properly accounting for stocks of bitumen and diesel. The issues came under scrutiny recently when COPA, chaired by MP […]

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Equality before the Law as foundation of Sri Lanka’s recovery

by Jehan Perera The government appears set to overcome the first major challenge to one of its foundational principles. It has faced down demands from sections of the Buddhist clergy and opposition…

  • Government defies calls to release Ven. Gnanasara from prison
  • Contempt conviction by Court of Appeal upheld in 2018
  • Case underscores need for equal application of law in Sri Lanka

·island.lk

Baba-Ahmed accuses Tinubu’s govt of neglecting northerners

National Chairman of the Peoples Redemption Party (PRP), Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed has accused President Bola Tinubu’s administration of humiliating and neglecting Northerners, warning supporters of the…

  • Dr. Hakeem Baba-Ahmed criticizes Tinubu's government for neglecting Northern citizens.
  • Kaduna State Commissioner defends Tinubu's supporters, predicts their campaign for re-election.

·dailytrust.com

Power cuts return

The Public Utilities Commmission of Sri Lanka has cleared a rolling power-cut programme that will run nationwide until October 21. Under the plan, the country will be divided into four groups.

·island.lk

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