Politics LNP - Government decides to further ease capital controls
The government has decided to further ease certain restrictions imposed on outward remittances for a six month-period until June next year based on…
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Politics LNP - SLC reduces voting members from 147 to 60 ahead of 2025 elections
Ahead of the 2025 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections, SLC said that its membership at an extraordinary general meeting has decided to reduce the number of…
Politics LNP - Cabinet nod for review of SOEs with non-commercial interests
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the review of State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) with non-commercial interests. This proposal was presented by…
Politics LNP - Govt to raise PAYE tax threshold to Rs. 150,000 – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government was able to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase the Pay As…
Politics LNP - Only ministers, MPs have benefited most from President’s Fund: Govt.
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Former Ministers and MPs have disproportionately benefited from the President's Fund, receiving financial assistance for…
Politics LNP - Plan to relocate President’s House, Temple Trees to Sri J’pura Kotte put on hold
*Land meant for President’s House near P’ment to be developed as Bird Park The new government led by the National People's Power (NPP) has put on hold plans by…
Politics LNP - Will table educational qualifications in Parliament tomorrow: Sajith
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he will table all his education qualifications in the House tomorrow. Premadasa was referring to a question…
Politics LNP - Tri-forces security for ex-Presidents to be withdrawn from next week
The tri-forces personnel assigned to provide security to former presidents will be withdrawn from next week and only police security will continue to be…
Politics LNP - NPP rules out need to evaluate educational qualifications of members: Govt. stands by its MPs
The NPP government which is now a little over a month old has in recent weeks faced criticism over some of its members allegedly publicising fake doctor…
Politics LNP - New Speaker of Parliament to be elected tomorrow
The appointment of a new Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of MP Asoka Ranwala will take place tomorrow (Dec.…
Politics LNP - President Dissanayake to visit India on Sunday
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to India from 15 to 17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt. Droupadi…
Politics LNP - ‘Offenders will face consequences, regardless of rank or status’ – President AKD
“We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way,” stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting with the…
Politics LNP - Security details of former Presidents reduced
Security details of former Presidents have been withdrawn after reviewing reports on the security threats they face, police said. Accordingly security detail…
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 - ABBA Tribute Show: Yes, we attended, enjoyed it as people with palate for it: Tilvin
In response to criticism on social media over participation in ABBA Tribute Show at Mount Lavinia Hotel, JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva said he, along with…