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Due Process during COVID-19 in Sri Lanka

Weerasooriya, Nishana; Lelwala, Ahalya (Center for International Private Enterprise, 2020-09-16)

This article discusses the fulfilment of due process rights when arrests were made during the COVID-19 curfew period in Sri Lanka. It briefly identifies the legal framework used for those arrests, highlights the due process ...

Is the Right to Information Good for Business?

Verité Insights;
Econ Team (Colombo: Verité Research, 2015-03)

Prior to the enactment of the RTI Act in Sri Lanka in 2016, a debate had arisen on whether enacting a right to information (RTI) law could impede businesses. The main concern was that competitors could use the RTI process ...

Ali Sabry: IGP removal

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FactCheck (www.factcheck.lk, 9/10/2020)

FALSE: The then IGP may not have been at fault for the Easter attack. However, if the president wants to remove him, he cannot do so under this constitution. - Ali Sabry, Lankadeepa, 16 August 2020

Harsha de Silva: Loan Collateral

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FactCheck (www.factcheck.lk, 8/20/2020)

Also, for the first time in Sri Lanka’s history, when Sri Lanka, as a sovereign state, asked the international community for a loan, they asked for collateral. This is because the international community has identified ...

Rajitha Senaratne: Malaria Elimination

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FactCheck (www.factcheck.lk, 8/12/2020)

In 2016, I eliminated Malaria from Sri Lanka. - Rajitha Senaratne, Divaina, 24 June 2020

Prof. W.D. Lakshman: Banking Sector

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FactCheck (www.factcheck.lk, 7/30/2020)

TRUE - The banking sector remains strong with total capital adequacy ratio above 16 per cent, net stable funding ratio above 130 per cent, liquidity coverage ratio above 175 per cent and statutory liquid asset ratio above ...

Unlocking the Potential of Data: A case study - Data dissemination practices in Sri Lanka Customs (Presentation)

Abeysinghe, Subhashini; Arangala, Mathisha (2020-09-17)

Successful economies have increasingly recognised the importance of improving access to data collected by governments. Accurate, timely and easily accessible data helps private sector growth and results in improved delivery ...

79 MPs in Parliament are over the Age of 60

Team, Manthri (Manthri.lk, 2019-07-03)

This Infographic Shows the age limit of the 8th parliament MPs.It Shows 79 MPs in Parliament are over the age of 60.

Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Chamal Rajapaksa, Minister of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development and Minister of Internal Trade, Food Security and Consumer Welfare

Team, Manthri (Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)

Chamal Rajapaksha appointed as the Minister of Mahaweli, Agriculture, Irrigation and Rural Development and Minister of Internal Trade, Food Security and Consumer Welfare in 22nd of November 2019. This Infographic depicts ...

Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. S.M. Chandrasena, Minister of Lands and Land Development and Minister of Environment and Wildlife Resources

Team, Manthri (Manthri.lk, 2019-11-28)

S.M. Chandrasena appointed as minister of lands and land development and minister of environment and wildlife resources in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding environment ...

Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Ramesh Pathirana, Minister of Plantations and Export Agriculture

Team, Manthri (Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)

Ramesh Pathirana appointed as minister of plantations and export agriculture in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding plantations and minor export crops as a member of ...

Parliamentary Contribution of Hon. Prasanna Ranatunga, Minister of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion and Minister of Tourism and Aviation

Team, Manthri (Manthri.lk, 2019-11-29)

Prasanna Ranatunga appointed as minister of industrial exports and investment promotion and minister of tourism and aviation in 22nd of November 2019. This infographic depicts his parliamentary contribution regarding ...