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Politics LNP - Three-Wheeler Drivers demand national policy
The National Consortium of Three Wheeler Drivers and Industry Workers Union demanded the government to come up with a national policy on professional three…
Politics President to join PM on SLPP campaign on July 3
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be joining Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) political campaign from July 3, the…
Politics People in the North will vote for SLFP - Angajan Ramanathan
The Jaffna district SLFP team leader Angajan Ramanathan, in an interview with the Sunday Observer said, “Due to the intense political struggle in the Northern…
Politics Chinese policy towards Sri Lanka tells a cautionary tale
China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted starkly with…
Politics LNP - President permits classes for 500 students at a time
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has granted permission for teachers to conduct tuition classes for 500 students in two time slots, after reviewing the present…
Politics Sanga breaks tradition, nominates Connor as first female President of MCC
Former great Kumar Sangakkara has nominated former England women’s cricket captain Clare Connor to succeed him as the President of Marylebone Cricket Club.…
Politics Yahapalana government signed two agreements, received USD 10 mn ... supporting documents not available
Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan, who headed a high level government inquiry into the proposed finalisation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement…
Politics Election rallies must get PHI, MOH sanction - EC
The organizers of election meetings are required to inform the Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of the area prior to…
Politics CB dismisses claims it succumbed to President’s ire
The decisions that were taken last week to further support the economy by way of Central Bank liquidity were neither instantaneous nor a case of being…
Politics President assures EC on free and fair poll
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair elections.…
Politics Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus Christ’s…
Politics Postal voting from July 14 to 17
The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servants in…
Politics President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for economic…
Politics Don’t vote for me - Mangala
Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he has decided to step down from active politics and urged voters not to cast their preference for him at the…
Politics Trial election held in Ambalangoda
A special trial election supervised by Election Commission Chief Mahinda Deshapriya held at the Ambalangoda Vilegoda Dhammayukthikarama Temple today. The trial…
Politics Streamline pharmaceutical supplies leaving middlemen out: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said the production and supply of the pharmaceutical items should be streamlined for the benefit of the people disregarding…
Politics Not possible to hold election on June 20 under current situation: EC
The Elections Commission informed the Supreme Court today that it is not possible to conduct the General Elections on June 20 under the current situation in…
Politics I won’t hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l organizations that harass our forces: President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that he won't hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continues to make baseless…
Politics Afghan President Ghani and rival sign power-sharing deal
Afghan President Ashraf Ghani and his rival Abdullah Abdullah signed a power-sharing deal on Sunday, ending a bitter months-long feud that plunged the country…
Politics Greatest tribute for war heroes is making the aspirations of all communities a reality: President
In his first 'Ranaviru Day' message after being elected to office, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said the greatest tribute to war heroes was to transform into a…
Politics UN won’t vote electronically in Security Council election
UN diplomats will vote on new Security Council members in person despite the coronavirus pandemic Johannes (AFP) UNITED NATIONS AFP May15, 2020 - The UN…
Politics President donates three-month salary to COVID-19 Fund
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has surrendered his three-month salary of Rs. 292,500 to the COVID-19 Healthcare and Social Security Fund, the President's Media…
Politics President calls on banking sector to think out of the box
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has requested the banking sector to deviate from conventional thinking and practice to support the country’s striving to rebuild…
Politics President reviews current status of digital ID
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today reviewed the current status of the proposed “unique digital identity card”, which will be issued only once by obtaining bio…