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Politics LNP - Mobile app introduced to submit LG Election complaints
A new mobile application has been introduced for submitting complaints related to the 2025 Local Government (LG) Elections today (22). The event was held at…
Politics LNP - Inland Revune (Amendment) Bill approved by Parliament
The inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill which makes provisions for levying a 15 percent tax on IT service exports was passed in Parliament without a vote. Deputy…
Politics LNP - Around 1,000 liquor bottles found in Deshabsndu’s residence: Minister
Some 795 foreign liquor bottles and 214 wine bottles were found at IGP Deshabandu Thennekoon's residence, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told…
Politics LNP - Ex-Minister Mervyn Silva further remanded
The Mahara Magistrate’s Court has ordered former Minister Mervyn Silva to be remanded further until March 24. The former Minister was arrested by the Criminal…
Politics LNP - Special Iftar ceremony with participation of President
A special Iftar ceremony was held yesterday evening at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President…
Politics LNP - Govt implementing record basic salary hike for public sector despite financial limits: President
Despite financial limitations, the government has implemented the largest-ever increase in the basic salary of public sector employees, President Anura Kumara…
Politics LNP - Minister reveals new salary increment structure for university staff
Minister of Urban Development, Construction and Housing Anura Karunathilaka revealed that a substantial salary increase will be made for university academic…
Politics LNP - 2025 LG Elections: 18 parties, 57 independent groups place deposits
The Election Commission has issued a statement regarding the political parties and independent groups that have placed their deposits thus far to contest the…
Politics LNP - Adani’s response expected within two weeks: Minister
The wind power project that was to be carried out with the Adani Company has not been cancelled yet, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said. The Minister made…
Politics LNP - 26 MPs in last parliament cause Rs. 220 Mn loss to Govt in housing purchases
Twenty six MPs of the last government whose houses came under arson attacks during the Aragalayaa in 2022 have purchased houses from the Viyathpura housing…
Politics LNP - Deputy Minister reveals list of MPs allocated ‘Viyathpura’ houses
It was revealed during the Parliamentary session today (07), that in addition to the compensation provided by the government, then Members of Parliament whose…
Politics LNP - Contaminated coconut oil in the local market: Minister
Contaminated coconut oil which is unsuitable for human consumption has entered the local market, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament today.…
Politics LNP - Uproar in Parliament over fuel issue
Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scarcity.…
Politics LNP - Ex-President Ranil heads to India for third visit in recent months
Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues. The speech…
Politics LNP - Ex-Presidents’ expenditure on foreign trips revealed; Mahinda tops list
During today’s (27) parliamentary session, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya revealed the total expenditure on foreign trips made by former Presidents of…
Politics LNP - SriLankan Airlines pays USD 900,000 monthly for unused aircraft – Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma disclosed in Parliament today (25) that SriLankan Airlines has been paying USD 900,000 per…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to address UNHRC in Geneva today
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC)…
Politics LNP - Historic moment in Sri Lanka’s Parliament as MP moves motion using Braille
In a significant moment for the country’s parliamentary history, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Sugath Wasantha de Perera today (24) moved the motion to…
Politics LNP - No threat to national security - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured that there is no threat to the country’s national security. He made this statement while responding to…
Politics LNP - Indictments served against ex-Minister Piyankara over corruption charges
Indictments have been served against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne before the Colombo High Court today (18). The indictments were served over the charges…
Politics LNP - No vehicle permits or new vehicles for MPs this year: President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at managing public expenditure as part of the 2025 budget proposals. …
Politics LNP - Government to lease underutilized state-owned land to SMEs for productive economic activities
The Government is proposing to lease underutilized state-owned land to SMEs for productive economic activities under the budget 2025. President Anura Kumara…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka to gradually exit use of currency notes: President on digital economic development plans
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a Digital Economic Authority will be established, and a new legal framework for digital payments will be…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s GDP growth for 2025 expected at 5% - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow approximately by 5% in 2025. Dissanayake further stated that the economic…