Politics LNP - Rampant policy confusion!
Confusion appears to be the order of the day. Just after the Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal told bank CEOs today that the rupee was floated,…
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Politics LNP - Basil’s absence causes furore in Parliament
As the opposition alleged that Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa has not made any statement in Parliament since December 10 last year on the status of Sri…
Politics LNP - Ranil says no national govt. but calls for all parties to unite to come out of crises
Rumours have been rife that UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe is in talks with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa and President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to form a…
Politics LNP - Rs.100mn collected since it’s opening on Jan. 16
Chief Government Whip and Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said a revenue of over Rs.100 million had been received from the Mirigama to Kurunegala…
Politics LNP - Prez instructs Minister to appoint Commission to resolve issues of railway workers
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has instructed Minister of Transport Pavithra Wanniarachchi to appoint a Commission to resolve issues of railway workers. The…
Politics LNP - President makes sudden inspection tour to Ratmalana Railway Maintenance yard
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa made a sudden inspection tour to the Ratmalana Railway Maintenance yard this morning. “There is considerable waste that needs…
Politics LNP - 200 refurbished buses added to existing fleet
A total of 200 buses which were out of service due to dilapidation have been repaired and re-added to passenger transportation under the patronage of President…
Politics LNP - President directs to pay Rs.80 bn owed to CPC
At a special cabinet meeting held with President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today evening, it was decided the government will settle an outstanding payment of Rs.80…
Politics LNP - Govt. puts off CPC fuel hike
The Government has decided to put off a price hike by Ceylon Petroleum Corporation despite recommendation by Energy Minister Udaya Gammanpila, State Utilities…
Politics LNP - China a genuine friend attaching no strings to ties with SL: Wimal
Industry Minister Wimal Weerawansa said he considered China a purely genuine friend of Sri Lanka because it never attached political strings when extending…
Politics LNP - Foreign Minister Peiris to lead SL’s delegation to UNHRC
Foreign Minister Prof G.L. Peiris will lead the Sri Lanka Delegation to the 49th Session of the UN Human Rights Council, the government announced. The 49th…
Politics LNP - No order yet on Ranjan’s release: Prisons Spokesman
No order has so far been received over the release of former actor-turned politician and parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake, prisons spokesman Chandana…
Politics LNP - Foreign Minister to undertake two-day visit to India
Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris will leave for India on February 6 for a two-day visit, an informed source said. The source said he would hold talks with…
Politics LNP - People are striving for a change today: Ruwan Wijewardene
Whilst stating that people in this country need a change as Sri Lanka has been included among the top 15 nations with the highest food inflation rate, the UNP…
Politics LNP - UK State Minister commends SL’s progress over human rights
Sri Lanka's programme to empower human rights is making great strides, United Kingdom's State Minister for South Asia, United Nations and the Commonwealth,…
Politics LNP - Govt. to establish pension scheme for private sector: Labour Minister
Labour Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva requested World Bank's assistance to formulate a social security and pension scheme for the employees working in the…
Politics LNP - Elon Musk would have been invited to SL, if my father was in power: Sajith
If late President Ranasinghe Premadasa was in power today, he would have invited world-renowned business tycoon Elon Musk to set up a factory which produces…
Politics LNP - Sajith takes a blow at GR, says SL needs an able leader
Sri Lanka urgently needs change of government, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today. Premadasa who celebrates his 55th birthday in the North today…
Politics LNP - Perform like me if possible, Sajith tells other party leaders in the opposition
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday challenged the other parties in the opposition to perform like him, delivering to the people. Mr. Premadasa who…
Politics LNP - Farmers to get carbonic manure for 2022 Yala season
Decision has been made by the Government to supply local carbonic manure to the farmers for the Yala season 2022 through local producers. Accordingly, the…
Politics LNP - Find solutions to the power crisis without disrupting lives of people: Prez
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has stressed that steps should be taken to find a solution to the power crisis without disrupting the lives of the people. The…
Politics LNP - Cabraal meets Qatar Central Bank Governor
Bilaterally beneficial agreements initiated between the two central banks Cabraal says excellent discussion had with Qatar Governor on bilateral economic ties…
Politics LNP - Ranil calls for Adjournment Debate after President’s throne speech in Parliament
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe has called for an Adjournment Debate following President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s address to the House on January 18…
Politics LNP - Removal from post a blessing in disguise: Susil
President's decision to remove him from his post is a blessing in disguise, Former State Minister Susil Premajayantha said today. "It is a blessing in disguise…