The Cabinet approved the National Anti-Corruption Agenda submitted by the President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The key points are the full implementation of anti-corruption laws, a 2025-2029 action plan, expanded Auditor General powers, increased authority for the Bribery Commission, disclosure of public procurement details over Rs. one billion & public disclosure of tax exemptions for all companies, the President’s Media Division said.
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today that the suspect in the rape of a lady doctor at the Anuradhapura teaching hospital has been identified as an army deserter and he will be apprehended shortly.
Police have arrested the suspect connected to the sexual assault on a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital today morning in Galnewa.
The Dutch Public Prosecutor suspects two companies of paying bribes in the construction of hospitals in Sri Lanka, according to an investigation by FD, the Dutch financial newspaper.
The Minister of Power, Kumara Jayakody, stated that in the future, internationally funded projects, such as power projects, will only be carried out through government-to-government (G2G) agreements and competitive procurement.
Leave Comments