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Politics LNP - Liberal Youth Movement urges government inquiry into Speaker’s academic qualifications
The Liberal Youth Movement has expressed deep concern over allegations questioning the authenticity of the academic qualifications presented by Speaker Ashoka…
Politics LNP - Govt ready to resume discussion on exporting Toque monkeys: Minister
The government is ready to take up the discussion again on exporting Toque Macaque monkeys to China as one solution to the monkey menace, Minister of…
Politics LNP - Parliament website removes ’Dr.’ title from Speaker’s profile
Amid allegations over the academic qualifications of Speaker Asoka Ranwala, the Sri Lanka Parliament website has removed the title 'Dr.' from his profile.…
Politics LNP - President vows to fully utilize his powers to tackle corruption in Sri Lanka
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed his commitment to fully exercising his authority to combat fraud and corruption, stressing that laws are…
Politics LNP - Vote on Account passed in Parliament
The resolution on the Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025 was passed in Parliament today (6) without a vote. This resolution ensures the…
Politics LNP - One million coconuts to be distributed through Sathosa outlets: Minister
Steps are being taken to distribute one million coconuts through Sathosa outlets at a price of Rs. 130 each within the next two weeks, Minister of Trade,…
Politics LNP - Super luxury vehicles in government institutions to be disposed
The Government has decided to dispose super luxury vehicles used in government institutions given their high maintenance and fuel costs. Addressing the weekly…
Politics LNP - MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker
Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury vehicles…
Politics LNP - Government to take decision if Laugfs fails to supply gas: Minister
The government will take a decision if Laugfs Gas fails to intervene to import and supply LP gas to the consumers, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security…
Politics LNP - Parliament Secretary-General clarifies stance on perks granted to MPs
Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has clarified the process and policies regarding the privileges granted to Members of Parliament (MPs) and…
Politics LNP - CBSL further eases monetary policy stance
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 November 2024, decided to further ease the monetary policy stance and set…
Politics LNP - Deputy Minister reveals procedure for importing vehicles
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando clarified the procedure for importing vehicles in the future, emphasizing the role of…
Politics LNP - Vocational education key to economic growth, future success: Prime Minister
As a subject, vocational education directly contributes to the economy and should be considered a respectable choice. It provides a clear pathway from school…
Politics LNP - President calls on state employees to fulfill people’s aspirations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that if the current government fails to meet the expectations set by the people in the recent mandate, it could lead…
Politics LNP - 29 Deputy Ministers sworn in
The Deputy Ministers of the new National People’s Power (NPP) government have been sworn in this evening (21) at the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo.…
Politics LNP - No room for racial politics and religious extremism hereafter – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake declared that will be no room for racial politics of religious extremism hereafter in the country. He made these comments…
Politics LNP - President urges IMF to strike a balance in Sri Lanka’s economic recovery program
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advance Sri…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s new Cabinet of Ministers sworn in
The new Cabinet of Ministers of the National People’s Power (NPP) government were sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a short while ago. The…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka’s tenth Parliament to welcome over 150 fresh faces as MPs
The 2024 parliamentary election has marked a historic shift in Sri Lanka’s legislature, with nearly 150 out of the 196 elected Members of Parliament (MPs)…
Politics LNP - UNP decides to contest all upcoming elections only under ‘elephant’ symbol
A special discussion on the future political direction of the United National Party (UNP) was held this morning (16) under the leadership of the party’s…
Politics LNP - President to present government’s Policy Statement on November 21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will present the new government’s Policy Statement at the ceremonial sitting during the first session of the 10th Parliament…
Politics LNP - Canadian Tamil Congress congratulates AKD on electoral victory, asks for new constitution
The Canadian Tamil Congress (CTC) has sent an official letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the National People’s Power (NPP), congratulating them…
Politics LNP - Sajith Premadasa’s vote count plummeted by more than half in Colombo District
The Colombo District has seen a profound shift in voter dynamics in the 2024 General Election, with the leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Sajith…
Politics LNP - From 3% to 61%: Six major records NPP broke in historic election victory
The 2024 General Election marked a resounding victory for the National People’s Power (NPP) led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, setting unprecedented…