Politics LNP - President Dissanayake leaves for China; Five acting ministers appointed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left for China this evening (13), for a four-day official state visit. Undertaken at the invitation of Chinese President…
Politics News
Politics 
Politics LNP - Banks’ SRR under review for improved policy execution
On the heels of the Central Bank transitioning to a single policy rate from a dual policy rate structure for implementing and communicating the monetary…
Politics LNP - All five living US presidents unite at funeral of Jimmy Carter
All five living US presidents attended Jimmy Carter’s funeral at the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, a rare occurrence that marks the…
Politics LNP - No objection from IMF for public sector salary hike - Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe stated that a considerable salary increase for public sector employees is scheduled to be carried out in the…
Politics LNP - Controversy swirls over unauthorized Israeli religious, culture centres
Controversy swirls around the unauthorized construction of Israeli religious centres at different locations in the country with an opposition MP raising…
Politics LNP - CBSL’s Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond to be unveiled today
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is scheduled to hold an event on the “Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond” today (08) at 10.00 a.m. in the…
Politics LNP - ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme to be debated in Parliament
The Government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ national initiative is to be taken up for debate in Parliament on January 21 and 22, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya…
Politics LNP - Partly built buildings under ’Langama Pasala Hondama Pasala’ to be completed: PM
Partly constructed school buildings under the 'Langama Pasala Hondama Pasala' programme launched by the Yahapalana government will be completed, Prime Minister…
Politics LNP - Government aims to attract high-end tourists: Vijitha Herath
The government is aiming to increase the quality in the tourism sector just as quantity in order to attract high-end tourists to the country, Minister of…
Politics LNP - Wimal Weerawansa arrives at FCID
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) this morning to provide a statement regarding remarks he had…
Politics LNP - Yoshitha arrives at CID
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the second son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning to record a…
Politics LNP - Elon Musk changes his name to Kekius Maximus on X
BBC - The world's richest man, Elon Musk, has sparked speculation after changing his name on his social media platform X to "Kekius Maximus". The tech mogul -…
Politics LNP - We move forward in 2025 with renewed vision and determination: President
Claiming that Sri Lanka achieved significant economic stability as a nation in 2024, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said with this progress as the…
Politics LNP - Govt. urged to reduce VAT on salmon
The Canned Fish Manufacturers’ Association of Sri Lanka (CFMASL) has requested the government to reduce the Value Added Tax (VAT) imposed on salmon. CFMASL…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake offers condolences after Jimmy Carter’s death
Sri Lanka’s President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his deepest condolences to the family and loved ones of former U.S. President Jimmy Carter, who…
Politics LNP - Harin Fernando involved in altercation at Colombo’s CH & FC Club
Former Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando was recently involved in an altercation at the CH & FC Club in Colombo. Witnesses reported that Fernando was…
Politics LNP - President calls for unified monitoring division to tackle illegal migration and drug smuggling
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a discussion today (28) at the Presidential Secretariat with the heads of the Department of Immigration and…
Politics LNP - Former MP Lalith Ellawala quits politics
Former Member of Parliament Lalith Ellawala today (27) announced his decision to retire from politics. He made this statement during a press conference held in…
Politics LNP - Govt reveals relief packages for SMEs, assistance for low-income earners
A press briefing on the economic stabilization process and the proposed relief packages for the public was held today (26) at the Presidential Media Center…
Politics LNP - Definite salary increase for government employees by next year: Deputy Minister
There will be a definite salary increase for government sector employees, including teachers, by next year, Deputy Minister of Economic Development Anil…
Politics LNP - Govt. gives up on Amul
The new government is unlikely to follow the previous government’s model in tying up with India’s Amul in the development of dairy sector, an informed source…
Politics LNP - President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, peace, and…
Politics LNP - “I will be going to China mid next month”; President
AFP - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after…
Politics LNP - Government hoping to update FTA with India: Vijitha
The government is hoping to initiate discussions with India to update the Free Trade Agreement between India and Sri Lanka, which was signed several decades…