Sri Lanka will host the 60th Session and Ministerial Meetings of the International Coconut Community (ICC) this year. The decision, approved by the Cabinet of Ministers, aims to enhance foreign exchange earnings and foster stronger international cooperation within the coconut sector.
The Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries presented the proposal, emphasizing the benefits of showcasing Sri Lanka’s coconut industry achievements and potential. The event is scheduled to take place in Colombo this November, leveraging funds from the Coconut Development Authority and contributions from private sector stakeholders in the coconut industry.
This high-profile meeting will bring together key players in the global coconut market, facilitating discussions on industry trends, innovations, and collaborative opportunities. Hosting the ICC session underscores Sri Lanka's commitment to advancing its agricultural sector and expanding its reach in international markets.
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 Government today tabled in the House the Report of the Commission to Inquiry into the Establishment and Maintenance of Unlawful Places of Detention and Torture Chambers in the Batalanda Housing Scheme.
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today he wholly rejects the Batalanda Commission report and that it was appointed wholly with the intention slinging political mud at him.
Leader of the National People’s Party (NPP) and one time Propaganda Secretary of the JVP Wimal Weerawansa accused the Government of bringing back the “Batalanda Commission” for a media spectacle instead of a genuine concern for those who suffered during the 1988-1990 period.
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