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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: 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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Over 100 complaints of corruption against LGS
DailyMirror Over 100 complaints have been received regarding the corruption and malpractices of the forty eight local government bodies in the Western province, the Commissioner of Local Government Services H. Sumanapala said.
August 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Ratwatte corruption case to resume
DailyMirror Colombo High Court Judge Deepali Wijesundera has issued summons on former Deputy Minister of Defence General Anuruddha Ratwatte to appear in court to read out the judgement given by the Court of Appeal to proceed with the trial in the case filed by the Bribery Commission against him.
August 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Freedom of Information Bill soon in order book
The Island The UNP’s deputy leader, Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, has given notice of a Private Member’s motion to present a Bill providing Freedom of Access to Official Information which will be in Parliament’s order book by next week, officials confirmed yesterday.
August 23, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Simple steps will pay heavy dividends
“The countries which succeeded in minimizing corruption achieved it not only by imposing heavy fines and regulations but by relaxing rigid procedures and adopting simpler formats. These simple steps will pay rich dividends in the fight against corruption”, says TISL Executive Director J.C.Weliamuna.
August 20, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Lanka 66th among the best countries
DailyMirror Sri Lanka has earned the 66th slot in a Newsweek magazine survey to pick the best country in the world to offer a healthy and prosperous life to its citizens.
August 19, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Minister demanded a bribe: Wijeyadasa
DailyMirror In a startling revelation, UNP MP Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe in Parliament yesterday charged that a Cabinet Minister had asked for a bribe from a Japanese organisation that had offered funds to build houses for people facing threats from wild elephants.
August 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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Air Chief rapped on Knuckles
DailyMirror Land Ministry Secretary Asoka Peiris has sought the Attorney General’s advice on the illegal sale of a block of land in the Knuckles Range to Air Force Commander Roshan Gunatilake.
August 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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SP acquitted in fraud case
DailyMirror The Colombo Fort Magistrate yesterday acquitted a Superintendent of Police who was detained under CID custody for allegedly attempting to defraud Rs.7.5 million from a businessman by promising to provide 2000 tonnes of empty artillery shells using the name of Economic Development Minister Basil Rajapaksa and his wife.
August 18, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
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New Education Bill out by December
DailyMirror The Education Ministry Secretary Sunil S. Sirisena said they were planning to draft the new education bill by mid December this year.
August 17, 2010 | 0 comments | View Post
