Maneshka Borham

Colombo

Deputy Editor at Sunday Observer (Sri Lanka)

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HT Syndication: Sports Ministry launches corruption investigations unit

Jan 18, 2025 | htsyndication.com | Maneshka Borham

Sri Lanka, Jan. 19 -- Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs, Sunil Kumara Gamage said a dedicated Ministry Corruption Investigations Unit has been set up to probe corruption and irregularities across various levels of the sports sector. "This unit has been tasked with investigating all instances of past corruption and irregularities carried out in the Ministry," he said.
HT Syndication: No more preferential treatment for any prisoner

Jan 11, 2025 | htsyndication.com | Maneshka Borham

Srilanka, Jan. 12 -- Deputy Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs Sunil Watagala has reaffirmed the National People's Party (NPP) Government's commitment to ensuring the equal application of the law. Responding to allegations of preferential "VIP" treatment for certain prisoners in the past, the Deputy Minister said that the Government will not tolerate such practices going forward.
Govt. to conduct audits of all State institutions amid corruption allegations

Dec 2, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka BorhamThe Government has decided to conduct comprehensive audits of all State institutions to investigate suspected fraud and corruption, particularly during the previous administration. Sources revealed that the audits will also focus on allegations surrounding several high-profile incidents, including the 2020 MV X-Press Pearl disaster, the purchase of new aircrafts for SriLankan Airlines, and the construction of expressways.
New body to oversee policy implementation by ministries

Nov 22, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka BorhamThe Government is set to establish a new body aimed at supervising and advising ministries on the implementation of policies, marking a first for the country. Official sources said this new body will consist of MPs and experts who were involved in the drafting and implementation of policies for the National People’s Power (NPP) prior to the Presidential Election. The initiative was outlined in the NPP’s policy manifesto ahead of the election as well.
NPP victory boosts female representation in Parliament to 9%

Nov 21, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka Borham In a landmark achievement, Sri Lanka has seen a 75% increase in female representation in Parliament following the recent election, with a total of 22 women now set to serve as Members of Parliament. This number is just over 9% out of the total MP representation in Parliament, up from the previous 6%. The previous Parliament had just 12 female MPs, but this election has ushered in 21 newly elected female candidates.
NPP emerges as unifying force of Sri Lanka

Nov 15, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led NPP achieves highest percentage ever obtained by political party in General Election Makes history by winning 152 electoral divisions and 21 electoral districts, the highest ever achieved Secures highest number of votes surpassing 6,853,960 votes garnered by SLPP in 2020 Total seat count of 159 highest ever won breaking record previously held by SLPP with 145 Main Opposition party SJB led by Sajith Premadasa secures just 40 seats down from 54 won in 2020...
IGP introduces transparent selection process for police foreign training programs

Oct 13, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

By Maneshka BorhamActing IGP Priyantha WeerasooriyaFor the first time in recent history, the newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has announced a transparent selection process for Sri Lanka Police officers applying for foreign training courses and workshops. In an official communique last week, Weerasooriya called for applications from police officers for foreign training programs to be held soon.
Expenditure reports of over 65% of Presidential candidates pending

Oct 11, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

Only 13 out of 38 candidates have submitted reports With Sunday as deadline President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, former Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, former MP Namal Rajapaksa, and businessman Dilith Jayaweera, have yet to submit their reports Failure to comply will result in only a measly penalty of Rs. 100,000 as per the Presidential Election Act of 1981 By Maneshka Borham The Election Commission of Sri Lanka (ECSL) has disclosed that only 13 out...
NPP demands apology from President for distorting AKD’s FTA stance

Sep 9, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

NPP MP Vijitha Herath challenges President to specify the page where according to his claim notes it will annul FTAs Points to page 151 of NPP manifesto and shows party has promised to update and enter into new FTAs Asks President Ranil Wickremesinghe to stop spreading lies and depending on uninformed advisers By Maneshka Borham National People’s Power (NPP) MP Vijitha Herath yesterday challenged President Ranil Wickr-emesinghe’s claim that a future NPP Government led by Anura Kumara...
AKD places deposit to contest Presidential Election | Daily FT

Aug 6, 2024 | ft.lk | Maneshka Borham

NPP MP Vijitha Herath says party’s goal is to secure victory of political agenda focused on rebuilding SL with commitment to policies and clean governance Emphasises need to defeat corrupt and detrimental politics that have economically devastated SL Claims citizens are now ready to entrust SL to Anura, who has clear vision and capability to uplift SL By Maneshka Borham National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially entered the Presidential Election fray after cash...