Procurement specialist has defined the meaning of the word Procurement as: “To procure any goods, works or services using the best (contract) conditions available to procure a cost effective product or a project”.
But, unfortunately in Sri Lanka, most people who engaged in procuring works, goods & services has very little knowledge about the above definition, and look for various means of making a good commission for themselves, even the product doesn’t meet the specifications, or the necessity of the project.
The peacock for the President's celebrations cost Rs. 20 million
2010-11-10
Over Rs. 20 million has been spent to decorate the boat, which is to be used for the inauguration of the Hambantota Port, in the shape of a peacock. The boat is to be called “Pradeepa II” and a sum of Rs. 78 lakhs was spent to built it in the shape of a ship.
No change in Prime Ministerial post!
Basil's and Maithri's hopes dashed
2010-11-10
After learning that the President did not have any intention of making a change in the Prime Ministerialll post during the Cabinet reshuffle, Ministers Basil Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena, who were hopeful of being appointed to the post are displeased, sources from the SLFP headquarters said.
The UNP has decided to oppose the Gaming Bill – Tissa Attanayake
2010-11-10
UNP General Secretary Tissa Attanayake told Lanka News Web that the party has decided to oppose the Gaming Bill that is to be presented in parliament today (10).
MP Namal Rajapaksa has openly asked a group of young girls to call him “aiyya” (brother). He had made this statement during an event held at the Maliyadeva Girls School in Kurunegala on the 8th.
That is not my lover!
Sanath responds to photographs on the internet
2010-11-10
Matara District MP Sanath Jayasuriya told us that there are three photographs of him with a foreign lady that have been posted on various websites and that he had no relationship with the lady in the said photographs.
Sajith Premadasa and his group are trying to take charge of the UNP's Jathika Sevaka Sangamaya (JSS) and Sajith had met with JSS leader on the 8th for a discussion, sources from Sirikotha said.
What is Waterboarding? Bush Defends using Waterboarding Torture
2010-11-10
George Bush, former United States President, sat down in an interview with Matt Lauer, NBC News’ and defended the use of waterboarding. In George Bush’s 497-page memoirs, “Decision Points,” that were released on Tuesday he says, waterboarding helped prevent terrorist attacks on Heathrow Airport and Canary Wharf, a major business district in London. U.S. President Barack Obama, on his second day in office, banned waterboarding constituting it as torture and the British government shares Obama’s opinion on waterboarding.
Sri Lanka president drops out of Britain visit over arrest fears
2010-11-09
Sri Lankan President Mahinda Rajapaksa has become the latest foreign leader to drop out of a planned visit to Britain Photo: EPA
Sri Lanka's president has become the latest foreign leader to drop out of a planned visit to Britain out of fears that dissident activists could engineer his arrest under the UK's liberal human rights laws.
Group of thugs accompanying Minister Rajitha Senaratne forcibly enter the Panadura Aquatic Club, attack workers and take away files
2010-11-09
A group of persons along with Ministerrr Rajitha Senaratne had forcibly entered the Panadura Aquatic Club on the 7th and had taken away several confidential files after attacking the security personnel at the venue.
The clash in the Welikada Prison shows there could be a threat on Fonseka's life – Karu Jayasuriya
2010-11-09
Deputy Leader of the UNP Karu Jayasuriya said that the clash at the Welikada Prison on Sunday (7) was a clear indication that Sarath Fonseka may run the risk of being harmed in the prison.
Army Commander visits the Sinha Regiment after disarming all officers and soldiers
2010-11-09
Army Commander Lieutenantntnt General Jagath Jayasuriya had visited Sinhainhe Regiment headquarters in Ambepussa on Saturday (6) and had reprotedly disarmed all offciers and other perosnnel there before visiting the place.
Kekirawa Police OIC transferred after arresting illegal racketeers
2010-11-09
Kekirawa Police OIC Inspector of Police R. T. Kumarasinghe, who had arrested kasippu traders, gamblers and illegal sand miners in the Kekirawa area and presented them to court, has been transferred with immediate effect due to political interference.
A Statement by the Asian Human Rights Commission
SAUDI ARABIA/SRI LANKA: Do not let Rizana Nafeek become a victim of Saudi Arabia's infamous practise of executing juvenile offenders
2010-11-08
The Asian Human Rights Commission once again wishes to draw your attention to the case of Rizana Nafeek, the innocent Sri Lankan girl, who has been sentenced to death in Saudi Arabia.
Intelligence units keep a close watch on Maithripala and Dullas
2010-11-07
Defence Secretary Gotabhaya Rajapaksa has the DIG in-charge of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) to keep a close watch on SLFP General Secretary Minister Maithripala Sirisena and the party Treasurer Minister Dullas Alahapperuma and report to him.
Hold a disciplinary inquiry against Sajith – Ravi asks the party leader
2010-11-07
UNP MP Ravi Karunanayake has asked party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe on the 4th to hold a disciplinary inquiry against parliamentarian Sajith Premadasa for violating party ethics and creating dissension within the party, sources from Sirikotha said.
Board of Investments to be taken under the President and converted into the Pakistan model
2010-11-07
Treasury Secretary Dr. P.B. Jayasundera has proposed thatt the Board ofInvestment Promotionss be brought under thePresident andd an investment promotions plan similar to that in Pakistan be prepared in Sri Lanka as well, Finance Ministry sources said.
Signs of a break up between Ten Sports and Sri Lanka Cricket
2010-11-07
Ten Sports it is learnt is trying to move out of its contract with Sri Lanka Cricket for broadcast rights when the agreement come up for renewal in 2011.
Sri Lankan president opts out of UK visit after threat of arrest
2010-11-06
The president of Sri Lanka has called off a visit to Britain after exiled Tamil groups announced that they would attempt to have him arrested over alleged war crimes.
LET US SAVE RIZANA NAFEEK’S LIFE
SAFEGUARD HER HUMAN RIGHT
2010-11-06
Rizana Nafeek accused of murdering a 4 month old baby in her care in
Saudi Arabia, was sentenced to death. Even now the death sentence may
be in the process of being carried out.
