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September 3, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Parliament discusses EU conditions for GSP +
The appointment of a UN panel and the conditions laid down by EU to secure GSP+ conditions dominated the parliamentary debates in June 2010 despite the Appropriation Bill 2010 being presented to Parliament, according to the monthly report issued underAugust 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Anti-corruption training for Immigration staff
Newly appointed staff members of the Department of Immigration and Emigration are undergoing a training programme on Good Governance conducted by TISL.August 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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TISL forms coalition to fight corruption in the private sector
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has formed a coalition with several professional associations to fight against corruption and promote transparency and good governance in the private sector.July 28, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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EU funds project to enhance Accountability in Local Governance
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) is implementing its newest project funded by European Union (EU) to enhance the demand for accountability in Local Governance in three districts – Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Ampara. -
TISL holds a seminar for Private Sector
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has drafted a Private Sector Integrity Strategy which will be presented at a seminar to be held at Hilton Colombo Residence on 27th July at 3 pm. The expertise and knowledge of the Private SectorJuly 20, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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News (more)
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NEWS: Authorities Of Colombo University Cancel Anura’s Lecture On The Amendment
Lankatruth The seminar on the proposed constitutional amendment organized by the students of Colombo University was cancelled by the authorities of the university a few moments ago say reports.September 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Where is the voters register?
DailyMirror People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL) said yesterday the election monitor has received the highest number of complaints in the Colombo District claiming that a large number of people had not received voter registration forms in theSeptember 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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‘No trouble for NGOs’
DailyMirror The Government would not pressurize any INGOs or NGOs functioning in Sri Lanka but only monitor them, National Secretariat for Non Governmental Organization Director General and Media Center for National Security Director General Lakshman Hulugalla said yesterday. He madeSeptember 1, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Referendum sought for presidential extension
DailyMirror Intervenient petitioners say two-thirds majority not enough A referendum should be held in addition to approval by a two-thirds majority in parliament for the proposed Constitutional amendments to come into force, several petitioners claimed in the Supreme Court yesterday.September 1, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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‘Public market built on private land’
DailyMirror The public market at Vavunatheevu in Batticaloa has been built on a land registered in the name of a relative of the Chairman of the Pradeshiya Sabha, Vavunatheevu, the opposition leader said.September 1, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Corruption? It’s everywhere
cricinfo.com It’s no wonder there’s match-fixing in the modern game, with its environment of easy money and pervasive maladministration The sorriest aspect of the spot-fixing allegations against the Pakistan cricket team is not how appalling they are but how believable.August 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Other Recent Articles
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Constitutional Change and the Moribund Opposition
DR DAYAN JAYATILLEKA Sri Lanka’s experience with Constitutions is not a happy tale. The first and best, or at least the one that was preceded by the most extensive consultations, the Soulbury Constitution, proved ineffective in the face of Sinhala Only. The second, the Sirimavo Bandaranaike (or Colvin R de Silva) Constitution, which rightly instituted [...]
September 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Chandrika Kumaratunga Condemns The 18th Amendment
By Mandana Ismail Abeywickrema Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga condemned the 18th Amendment proposed by the government saying it is a “horrendous move” and that she could not agree with it in any way.
September 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Sri Lanka civil society organizations oppose constitutional change
http://www.lankabusinessonline.com/fullstory.php?nid=1050917897 Civil society organization representing several interest groups in Sri Lanka have come out against proposed changes to the constitution as a move that will further destroy democratic values and individual freedom.
September 6, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Cabinet endorses constitutional reforms
DailyMirror President to attend Parliament every 3 months The Cabinet, at a special meeting yesterday, endorsed the draft Bill on constitutional amendments, which among other clauses, envisages the removal of the restriction on the President from contesting for the third term and making him accountable to Parliament, government sources said. The new amendment will also [...]
August 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
