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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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‘Lawyers’ Rights draft regulation IN COURT’
DailyMirror Senior State Counsel yesterday (30) informed the Supreme Court that the draft regulation covering the rights of Attorneys-at-Law to represent their clients at police stations is now before the President and asked for two months time to finalize the regulation.
August 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Ex-Bribery Commissioners petition on Nov. 25
DailyMirror The Supreme Court listed to be taken on November 25 the rights petition filed by ex- Bribery Commissioners complaining of the alleged anomalies and non-payment of their arrears of the increased salary from January 1, 2006 upto the end of January 2009.The Bench comprised Justices Shirani A. Bandaranayake, K.S ripavan and S.I. Imam. The [...]
August 31, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Job agency’s licence cancelled
DailyMirror Foreign Employment Bureau has cancelled the licence of the Foreign Employment Agency that sent the house maid Ariyawathie to Saudi Arabia who had been subjected to inhuman treatment at the employer’s house.
August 30, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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SLHRC OVERLOADED WITH UNRESOLVED CASES
DailyMirror More than 5,500 cases are pending before the Sri Lanka Human Rights Commission (SLHRC) in Colombo and regional offices islandwide due to the non-appointment of the Commissioners since April 2009.
August 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Millions of funds wasted in SPC
DailyMirror In another instance related to alleged state mismanagement and corruption, the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation (SPC) had wasted Rs. 515 million in 2008, according to the Auditor General’s Report.
August 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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GM Railways interdicted
DailyMirror Cabinet had decided yesterday to interdict Railways General Manager R. P. Wijesekara until the completion of the court case against him on charges of misappropriation of funds, government sources said.
August 27, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Public is warned against any false TISL agents
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) reliably learns that certain individuals have started collecting money from unsuspecting public under the pretext of processing nominations for the National Integrity Awards, TISL’s signature event to be held in December 2010.
August 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Contempt case against Lanka Editor dropped
DailyMirror Editor Sirimalwatta offers to publish correction Pursuant to the expression of regret by the Lanka Irida Editor, the Supreme Court yesterday (25) warned and discharged him from the purported contempt of court charges.
August 26, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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TISL training increases efficiency
Immigration and Emigration Department, one of the Sri Lanka’s best government institutions has taken a further step towards efficiency by issuing a passport within a hour after the office opens. The Department opens at 8.30 a.m. And the first passport used to be issued after one hour.
August 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Cabinet to decide on the fate of GMR
DailyMirror The cabinet will decide on what action to be taken on General Manager Railways (GMR) R.P. Wijesekara today on a memo submitted by Transport Minister Kumara Welgama.
August 25, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
