Politics LNP - Owner of sapphire worth USD 400 million summoned to Presidential Secretariat
The gem businessman who had been facing political threats over a special blue sapphire valued at over USD 400 million was summoned to the Presidential…
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Politics LNP - President AKD to visit Jaffna today
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to visit the Jaffna District today (31), according to the President’s Media Division (PMD). During the visit,…
Politics LNP - Rs. 80 million allocated to 77th Independence Day celebrations: Govt.
The government has allocated Rs. 80 million for the 77th Independence Day celebrations, Provincial Councils and Local Government Minister Dr. A.H.M.H…
Politics LNP - NDF candidates who contested general elections to meet Ranil
The candidates who contested the general elections in 2024 under the New Democratic Front (NDF) is scheduled to meet former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this…
Politics LNP - CBSL maintains Overnight Policy Rate at current level
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) of the Central Bank at its current…
Politics LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa’s body should be preserved after death; Former Dy. Speaker
Former Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakshe has called for the preservation of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's body for public display after his demise.…
Politics LNP - Govt will make all decisions to uplift living standards of people - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the current government is determined to make all necessary decisions for the country’s advancement and to…
Politics LNP - Namal defends brother, slams govt over ‘media spectacles’
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, the eldest son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenged the government to prove in…
Politics LNP - Australian PM recognises new citizens including those from Sri Lanka
Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese recognised Australia’s new citizens including those from Sri Lanka, as Australia celebrated Australia Day on Sunday.…
Politics LNP - Swiss government pledges support to reclaim Sri Lankan assets held abroad
Switzerland has assured its support in recovering assets that have been moved out of Sri Lanka, President’s Media Division (PMD)said. The Ambassador of…
Politics LNP - Shammi Silva set to be re-elected as SLC chief for third term?
Incumbent Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva is set to be re-elected to the top post for his third successive two-year term during the Board’s…
Politics LNP - Green chili as high as Rs. 1800 per kilo
In a fresh blow to household budgets, the price of green chili has skyrocketed to unprecedented levels, reaching as high as Rs. 1780 to Rs. 1800 per kilogram.…
Politics LNP - 2025 Budget to engage every segment of population in economic process - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that this year’s budget will be prepared with the objective of involving every segment of the population in the…
Politics LNP - Mahinda Rajapaksa is ready to vacate Colombo residence at any time – Namal
The son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian, Namal Rajapaksa says his father is prepared to vacate the…
Politics LNP - Govt to provide vehicles for all MPs; No more permits - Vijitha Herath
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath states that the government plans to provide vehicles for all 225 Members of…
Politics LNP - New vehicles for all MPs in the coming months: NPP MP
National People’s Power (NPP) Kurunegala District MP Dharmapriya Dissanayake said that all members of parliament will soon be provided with new vehicles.…
Politics LNP - Namal criticises NPP’s change of stance on Indian, Chinese deals
While commending President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for completing successful visits to India and China, SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa expressed irony over the…
Politics LNP - Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CID
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the CID a short while ago to record a statement. He reportedly arrived at the back gate of the CID. It was…
Politics LNP - Local political hypocrisy holds no bar for Sino-Lanka ties
Despite past criticisms, the government led by the National People’s Power (NPP) has taken steps to elevate Sino-Lanka ties to the next level in terms of…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka and China agree on early conclusion of comprehensive FTA
Sri Lanka and China have agreed to work towards the early conclusion of a comprehensive Free Trade Agreement (FTA) in “one package” in line with the principles…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka signs the agreement for Hajj 2025
Sri Lanka has signed the agreement for the Hajj pilgrimage – 2025, recently in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia. The agreement was signed by the Sri Lankan delegation…
Politics LNP - President Xi Jinping hails ‘historical opportunity’ for China-Sri Lanka ties
Chinese leader Xi Jinping said relations between China and Sri Lanka faced a “historical opportunity” to foster ties, in talks with the island nation’s…
Politics LNP - Setback for NPP in co-operative elections in some areas
The ruling National People’s Power (NPP) has suffered a setback in the recent cooperative society elections which were recently held in a few areas, raising…
Politics LNP - Digital NICs to be issued from this month - Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy Eranga Weeraratne states that the issuance of digital national identity cards is set to commence this month. Speaking…