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Speaker signs Bill to establish National Innovation Agency
Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday (Nov 15), signed the Establishment of National Innovation Agency Bill to set-up an authority on matters concerning innovation.
The National Innovation Agency will be established as a corporation to seek private sector support for innovation, to contribute to national research, and to identify barriers to innovation.
A Governing Council chaired by the President's Secretary will head the body, the Parliament's Department of Communication said.
The Agency will be responsible for facilitating innovation by adopting entrepreneurship strategies and incorporating high technology while coordinating with the private and public sectors.
The Governing Council of the body will act upon the orders of the President - who will issue orders concerning the Act. These orders would be gazetted and presented for Parliament approval within three months.
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Colombo Fort Magistrate interdicted
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) has interdicted Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera.
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MP on open warrant turns up at school event
Mr. Ali Sabri Rahim, a Member of Parliament (MP) for Puttalam District whom an open warrant had been issued, attended a public ceremony at Al Aksha National School in Kalpitiya today (16) as the special guest of honor.
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SC refuses interim order on Judges appointments
The Supreme Court today refused interim relief in an application filed by President’s Counsel Senaka Walgampaya seeking an Order from the Supreme Court compelling the President to appoint judges to fill the existing vacancies in the Court Of Appeal.
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Deadline extended for G.C.E. A/L applications
The deadline for online applications to the 2024 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination has been extended until July 12, the Department of Examinations said.
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