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Politics LNP - No data access in Starlink deal raises security concerns: President
There is a weakness in the initial agreement we made with Starlink, as it does not grant us access to its data systems in the event of a national security…
Politics LNP - Electricity tariffs will be increased in June: President
The electricity tariffs will be increased in the next tariff revision in June, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said. While participating in a television…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake to leave for Vietnam today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for Vietnam today (May 3), on a state visit at the invitation of the President of Vietnam, Luong…
Politics LNP - Parliament to convene on May 8, 9 to debate key motions and resolutions
The Secretary General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera, stated that Parliament is scheduled to convene on May 8 and 9. She further stated that the…
Politics LNP - Dy Finance Minister hints Sri Lanka may opt to purchase more energy products from US
Sri Lanka has made significant progress in discussions with United States trade authorities and the International Monetary Fund (IMF), with both engagements…
Politics LNP - President to visit Vietnam in May
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake an official visit to Vietnam from May 3 to 6, Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He said the…
Politics LNP - Australia’s ruling party to hike student visa fees again in pre-election pledge
Australia’s ruling Labor Party said on Monday it would raise visa fees for international students to A$2,000 ($1,279) if reelected, the latest measure aimed at…
Politics LNP - SriLankan Airlines CEO Richard Nuttall named as next president of Philippine Airlines
Philippine Airlines (PAL) has named Richard Nuttall, the current CEO of SriLankan Airlines, as its new President, effective May 29, 2025. Nuttall will make…
Politics LNP - ‘Opposition frightened by the thought of becoming irrelevant’ - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the opposition is frightened by the possibility of losing its relevance, and that if one wishes to surpass…
Politics LNP - Ex-President Ranil to appear before Bribery Commission on Monday
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will appear before the Bribery Commission on Monday (28 April) over the statement he had made on MP Chamara Sampath…
Politics LNP - ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’: Newly arriving devotees not allowed to join queues
Sri Lanka Police have announced that newly arriving devotees will not be permitted to join the queues for the ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’ special exposition under…
Politics LNP - Devotees continue to queue up on day 6 of ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’
The special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic, ‘Siri Dalada Wandanawa’, commenced today for the sixth consecutive day at the Temple of the Sacred Tooth…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake inaugurates “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” in Kandy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Kandy this afternoon (18) to attend the inauguration of the “Siri Dalada Vandanawa” at the Temple of the Tooth…
Politics LNP - 400,000 more families to get Aswesuma benefits from June – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced in Mannar that the government will extend the ‘Aswesuma’ welfare benefits program to an additional 400,000…
Politics LNP - Government scraps SriLankan Airlines privatization plan
The current government has decided to reverse the previous administration's decision to privatize the airline, the President’s Media Division said. Instead, it…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake has written to Donald Trump on US tariffs issue - Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has personally written to United States President Donald Trump on ways to mitigate the impact and reduce the tariffs imposed…
Politics LNP - ‘If we fail to negotiate on US tariffs, we have other options’: Minister on Sri Lanka’s stance
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Labour and Deputy Minister of Economic Development Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando says that Sri Lanka will hold talks and negotiate the new…
Politics LNP - President appoints expert panel to evaluate US tariff impact, propose solutions
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a high-level committee to analyze the potential economic impact of the newly imposed reciprocal tariffs by US…
Politics LNP - Ex-chief minister SM Ranjith sentenced to 16 years RI
The Colombo High Court has sentenced former Chief Minister of the North Central Province S.M. Ranjith and his Private Secretary Shanthi Chandrasena to 16 years…
Politics LNP - Shammi Silva re-elected as SLC President
Shammi Silva has been re-elected as the President of Sri Lanka Cricket for the 2025–2027 term. SLC said that he was re-elected uncontested during the 64th…
Politics LNP - President hints at significant breakthrough in Easter attack probe
The investigations into the Easter Sunday bombings are progressing rapidly with several responsible individuals set to be exposed before Easter this year,…
Politics LNP - Government open to all options for SriLankan, including privatisation
The government is currently exploring all potential avenues to determine the most effective strategy for restructuring the debt-laden national carrier,…
Politics LNP - Central Bank keeps policy rate unchanged amid economic recovery
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.00%, citing confidence in the…
Politics LNP - Rising bets for Central Bank to stay pat on current rates at upcoming policy meeting
The Central Bank is set to keep the rates when it meets for the second time for this year, this week, to decide on the key policy rate, after it left the…