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NMSJ asks govt. to appoint CIABOC immediately

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2 years ago

2023/10/10

Karu

Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya yesterday (09) demanded the immediate appointment of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC).

Issuing a statement in his capacity as the Chairman of the National Movement for Social Justice, the former lawmaker pointed out that the IMF had suspended the second tranche of the USD 2.9 bn bailout package over Sri Lanka’s continuing failure to take meaningful measures to reign in corruption.

The one-time UNP Deputy Leader regretted the IMF declaration that Sri Lanka failed to implement anti-corruption measures as promised hence the suspension of the Extended Fund facility (EFF) intended to be implemented over a period of 48 months.

The IMF’s concerns in this regard should be examined taking into consideration the failure on the part ofParliament to active the CIABOC in terms of the anti-Corruption Act, Jayasuriya said.

Last week Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe and the main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) clashed over the delay in naming the CIABOC.

Referring to the constitutional coup perpetrated by the then President Maithripala Sirisena in late 2018, the ex-Speaker speculated about the possibility of a deliberate bid to sabotage the CIABOC. Jayasuriya said that 2018 disruption was meant to derail the setting up of an independent procurement commission (SF)

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15 hours ago

2026/03/23

Priyan

Warm Weather Advisory
Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre of the Department of Meteorology
at 3.30 p.m. on 22 March 2026, valid for 23 March 2026.

The Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in
Anuradhapura, Mannar and Vavuniya districts.

The Heat Index Forecast is calculated by using relative humidity and maximum temperature and this is the condition that is felt on your body. This is not the forecast of maximum temperature. It is generated by the Department of Meteorology for the next day period and prepared by using global numerical weather prediction model data.

Effect of the heat index on human body is mentioned in the above table and it is prepared on the advice of the Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medical Services.

ACTION REQUIRED
Job sites: Stay hydrated and takes breaks in the shade as often as possible.
Indoors: Check up on the elderly and the sick.
Vehicles: Never leave children unattended.
Outdoors: Limit strenuous outdoor activities, find shade and stay hydrated.
Dress: Wear lightweight and white or light-colored clothing.

Note:
In addition, please refer to advisories issued by the Disaster Preparedness & Response Division, Ministry of Health in this regard as well. For further clarifications please contact 011-7446491.