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Arjuna Ranawana CAREER HISTORY Ceylon Newspapers Pvt, Ltd 2016 Current Director Editorial Supervising Editors of CeylonToday Daily and Sunday Newspapers Canadian Broadcasting Corporation 2015 - 2016 Producer Province of Alberta Supervise and assign staff producing content for Web, Social Media, Radio and TV Rogers Broadcasting Ltd 2008 - 2015 News Manager Omni Television Toronto, Ontario 2013 - 2015 Edmonton, Alberta 2008 - 2013 Sri Lanka College of Journalism – Colombo Sri Lanka 2007 - 2008 Director Maharaja Broadcasting Ltd – Colombo Sri Lanka 2006 Director News Rogers Broadcasting Ltd – Toronto ON, Canada 2003 - 2006 Anchor/Coordinator, Omni News South Asian Edition Toronto Star Newspaper – Toronto ON 2003 Copy Editor Copy-edited news stories on the Universal Desk Ceylon Daily News – Colombo Sri Lanka 2002 - 2003 Editor in Chief Asiaweek Magazine, a Time-Warner Company 1989 - 2001 Staff Correspondent
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Sri Lanka stocks close up, turnover tops 1bn
The Colombo Stock Exchange saw an increase with the All Share Index closing up 0.06 percent. High turnover was driven by trades in John Keells Holdings and Expolanka Holdings. The tourism industry faces criticism over a controversial minimum room rate scheme, which travel agents argue is anti-competitive and could be illegal in other markets. The scheme is said to benefit a cartel of run-down hotels at the expense of newer, more competitive properties. The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority has been criticized for not lifting the price control as promised. Additionally, the State Minister of Indigenous Medicine, Sisira Jayakody, has announced plans to integrate Ayurvedic medicine into the tourism industry with the establishment of 'Body Mantra' massage centres.
Sri Lanka’s reform agenda is intimidating
Sri Lanka's debt crisis, exacerbated by poor governance and economic decisions, has led to severe shortages and increased poverty. Despite some improvements since Gotabaya Rajapaksa's ousting, challenges persist, with high military spending and loss-making state enterprises. The IMF's conditional aid and the need for debt restructuring signal a tough road ahead for reforms. The Centre for Policy Alternatives and Advocata highlight the need for a governance paradigm shift and express concerns over the slow progress in implementing necessary reforms.
Backlog of PCR test results hampering the fight against Covid – officials
Sri Lanka is facing a significant backlog in PCR testing, causing extended stays in quarantine centers and hindering officials' ability to make informed decisions on lockdowns and curfews. The National Operations Centre for Prevention of COVID-19 Outbreak (NOCPCO) is in discussions with the Health Department to address the lack of data on patient numbers and disease spread. Ravi Kumudesh of the Sri Lanka Association of Government Medical Laboratory Technologists criticized the Health Ministry for not planning for a second wave. A state-of-the-art laboratory in Mulleriyawa is malfunctioning, further reducing testing capacity. Returnees from the UK, including Dr Tush Wickremanayake, are facing delays in their quarantine release due to pending PCR test results.
Fresh fire hits stricken oil supertanker off Sri Lanka
Firefighters are battling renewed flames aboard the MT New Diamond Supertanker off Sri Lanka, with the fire now in the funnel section but not reaching the oil cargo. The fire, which started in the engine room and spread to the bridge, was initially doused on Sunday. High winds reignited the flames, and tugboats are keeping the vessel cool and in position about 58 km east of Sangaman point. Salvage operations are expected to begin soon, with the ship only allowed to move out of Sri Lankan waters with permission.
Fresh fire hits stricken oil supertanker off Sri Lanka
Firefighters are battling renewed flames aboard the MT New Diamond Supertanker off Sri Lanka, with the fire now in the funnel section but not reaching the 2 million barrel oil cargo. The fire, which started in the engine room and spread to the bridge, was initially doused on Sunday. High winds reignited the flames, and tugboats are keeping the vessel cool and in position about 58 km east of Sangaman point. The Sri Lanka Navy is involved, and salvage operations are expected to begin soon, with the ship only allowed to move out of Sri Lankan waters with permission.
Fire Breaks Out Again on Stricken Supertanker Offshore Sri Lanka
A fire has reignited on the MT New Diamond Supertanker off the coast of Sri Lanka, with firefighters using foam to contain the blaze in the funnel section. The fire, which initially started last Thursday in the engine room and spread to the bridge, had been previously extinguished on Sunday. The supertanker, carrying around 2 million barrels of oil, is being kept cool by water sprayed from tugboats, as it remains adrift 30 nautical miles east of Sangaman point. The Sri Lanka Navy is involved in the firefighting efforts, and salvage operations are expected to begin soon, with the ship only allowed to move out of Sri Lankan waters with permission.
Sri Lanka navy holds blazing supertanker off east coast
An abandoned supertanker, the New Diamond, is being held off Sri Lanka's east coast by the navy as efforts continue to extinguish a fire that started in the engine room and spread to the bridge. The vessel, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of oil, was prevented from experiencing a cargo area fire due to a joint rescue and salvage operation involving the Indian and Russian navies. The ship, chartered by Indian Oil Corp and loaded with Kuwait Export Crude, was en route to Paradip, India. The navy has mitigated the risk of an oil spill and is maintaining a safe distance from the shore.
Sri Lanka navy holds blazing supertanker off east coast
An abandoned supertanker, the New Diamond, is being held off Sri Lanka's east coast by the navy as efforts continue to extinguish a fire that started in the engine room and spread to the bridge. The vessel, carrying approximately 2 million barrels of oil, was chartered by Indian Oil Corp and was en route from Kuwait to India. The fire, which involved the Indian and Russian navies in the rescue and salvage operation, was brought under control before reaching the cargo area. The navy is keeping the ship at a distance from the shore to prevent potential oil spill damage to the coastline.
Sri Lanka’s famous Parliamentary pugilists are returned by the voters
Sri Lanka's parliamentary elections saw the return of several MPs known for their involvement in brawls, despite public disapproval of their previous conduct. Notable figures such as Prasanna Ranaweera and Johnston Fernando, who were involved in violent incidents in the parliament, were re-elected. The elections also marked the first time a death row inmate, Premalal Jayasekara, and a former militant leader, Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, known as 'Pillayan', were elected as MPs. The government secured a two-thirds majority, and the results reflect a continued presence of criminal elements in politics, despite a desire for clean governance expressed in the 2015 elections.
Sri Lankans vote for new parliament, shrugging off coronavirus fear
Sri Lankans voted in a new parliament amidst the coronavirus pandemic, with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking a two-thirds majority to pass constitutional reforms to strengthen the presidency. The election saw a high turnout with safety measures in place. Rajapaksa aims to implement his economic and national security agenda and hopes to appoint his brother, Mahinda Rajapaksa, as prime minister. The opposition warns against the risk of autocracy with increased presidential powers.
Sri Lanka goes to the polls as coronavirus risk recedes
Sri Lankans are set to elect a new parliament with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's party expected to win. The election aims for a two-thirds majority to amend the constitution and increase presidential powers. Strict safety measures are in place for voting amid the pandemic. The opposition warns against expanding presidential powers. Results are expected after votes are counted on Thursday.
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