The new Sri Lankan Government’s 100-day programme is unlikely to be met within the prescribed period, a respected Government politician said on Monday. Deputy Investment and Highways Minister Eran Wickramaratne told a Colombo corporate planning workshop that it’s not easy to undo what has happened over decades. “(Yes) … there are shortcomings in our 75 day-old government. But don't throw the baby with the bathwater. Don't lose sight of the larger picture,” he urged. (DE)
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, arrested on allegation of corruption by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has been remanded until July 1 by the Colombo Magistrate court.
Deputy Minister of Finance and Economic Stabilization and NPP National List MP Harshana Suriyapperuma who is tipped to be named the next Finance Ministry Secretary resigned from Parliament today.
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