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Opposition: Is Port City a separate state?
Chief Opposition Whip and Kandy District MP Lakshman Kiriella says that the Port City is going to be an area resembling a federal state outside Parliament’s monetary supervision.
Kiriella addressing the media in Colombo on Saturday said that 25 Acts passed by Parliament would not apply to the Port City, making it a separate state.
“As per the provisions in the draft bill titled Colombo Port City Commission Bill recently presented to Parliament, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the Monetary Board and the Ministry of Finance, which control the public finances, are not on the board of directors of the Port City, meaning that the government has granted discretionary powers to the Port City management.”
Kirielle said several key legislative enactments including but not limited to the Urban Development Authority Act, No. 41 of 1978, the Municipal Council Ordinance (Chapter 252), and the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka Law No. 4 of 1978 were not applicable to the Port City.
The MP said that his party would seek a parliamentary debate on the issue, and more information would be revealed.
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena who is on a three day visit to Thailand received the blessings of His holiness Somdet Phra Ariya vangsagatayana the Sangharaja of Thailand.
The Pakistan Naval Ship (PNS) ‘SHAHJAHAN’ arrived at the Port of Colombo on a formal visit this morning (02nd June 2023) and was welcomed by the Sri Lanka Navy in compliance with naval traditions.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ is a 134.1 m long Frigate which is manned by a crew of 169 and is commanded by Captain ADNAN LAGHARI TI.
During the ship’s stay, the crew will take part in several programmes organized by the Sri Lanka Navy, with a view to promoting cooperation and goodwill between the two navies. They are also expected to visit some of the tourist attraction in the country.
PNS ‘SHAHJAHAN’ will depart the island on 04th June and is expected to engage in a Passage Exercise (PASSEX) with a Sri Lanka Navy ship off Colombo.
The incumbent Defense Advisor at the U.K. High Commission in Colombo, Colonel Paul Clayton and his successor Colonel Darren Woods, visited the Navy Headquarters on Thursday (01) for a farewell and introductory office call with the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy, Vice Admiral Priyantha Perera.
After welcoming the visiting U.K. Defense Advisors at the Navy Headquarters, a cordial discussion was held between the two parties on several matters of bilateral importance.
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