Politics LNP - President to appoint committee to negotiate with ‘friendly nations‘ for funds
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is likely to appoint a Cabinet-level negotiation committee to hold discussions with ‘friendly countries’ seeking financial…
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Politics LNP - Labour Minister urges govt. to pay Rs.240 per migrant worker dollar
Says has already submitted Cabinet memo in this regard As Sri Lankan migrant workers flock to informal remittance channels with the growing gap between the…
Politics LNP - 500 buses for SLTB to be purchased from India
Sri Lanka is to purchase 500 new buses with 32 seating capacity for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) from India. Approval of the Cabinet of Ministers was…
Politics LNP - Susil heads home in three wheeler after being sacked
Susil Premajayantha who was sacked as a State Minister by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today for voicing remarks critical of the government, was seen going…
Politics LNP - Think anew for 2022: Sajith
New Year must be transformed to achieve the feeling of a new beginning by thinking with determination of all people, Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa said…
Politics LNP - Basil back, now eying PM post?
In a major twist of events, Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa who returned back to the country from the United States on January 1st morning, is internally…
Politics LNP - President bestowed with “Sri Lankadheeshwara Padma Vibhushana” title
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has been bestowed with the honorary title of “Sri Lankadheeshwara Padma Vibhushana” by the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha…
Politics LNP - 14 tanks at Trinco oil tank farm to be leased out to LIOC for another 50 years: Gammanpila
A total of 14 oil tanks at the Trincomalee oil tank farm currently operated by the LIOC would be leased out to the LIOC for another 50 years, Energy Minister…
Politics LNP - Minimum bus fares increased to Rs.17: Dilum
The minimum bus fare will be increased by Rs. 3 from January 5, Transport State Minister Dilum Amunugama said. The decision was announced following a…
Politics LNP - Chinese foreign minister to visit Sri Lanka in January
China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka on January 08 for an official visit, a spokesman of the Foreign Affairs Ministry of Sri…
Politics LNP - GoSL should expedite negotiations with India
The Government of Sri Lanka should expedite negotiations with India and get assistance to purchase fuel and essential items, Former Prime Minister Ranil…
Politics LNP - ADB to reimburse USD 85 Mn spent for Sinopharm: State Minister
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to reimburse USD 85 million spent for the purchase of Sinopharm Covid-19 vaccines, State Minister Prof. Channa…
Politics LNP - Sajith happy that his party won over China’s confidence
The Chinese government donated Rs.19.6 million to Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) medical equipment donation programme ‘Husmak’ recently. Opposition Leader…
Politics LNP - Discussion between Transport State Minister & station masters today
A discussion between the Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Union and State Minister of Transport, Dilum Amunugama is scheduled to be held later today…
Politics LNP - Three-wheeler fares also increase
The fares for the first and second kilometers in a three-wheeler has been increased by Rs. 80 and Rs. 45 from today, the All-Island Three-Wheeler Drivers'…
Politics LNP - Stop making false allegations against rating agencies: Sajith tells Govt.
The government should stop making false allegations against rating agencies and should seek assistance from international financial agencies and friendly…
Politics LNP - If concessions not given, bus fare hike inevitable: Gemunu
The Lanka Private Bus Owners' Association (LPBOA) said if the government does not consider allowing concessions, bus fare need to be increased to cover the…
Politics LNP - Sajith demands answers over gas
Leader of Opposition Sajith Premadasa yesterday questioned the rationale behind the decision to unload consignments of gas from the two ships which approached…
Politics LNP - Gas companies should pay compensation to all those affected by gas leaks: Minister
Gas companies should pay compensation to all those affected by gas-related explosions, Environment Minister Mahinda Amaraweera said. He said explosions related…
Politics LNP - Govt. may seek IMF assistance
Referring to reports which said that a special cabinet meeting has been summoned today to decide whether the government should seek IMF assistance to get out…
Politics LNP - BOI Chairman meets President and says wants to resign
Chairman of the Board of Investment (BOI) of Sri Lanka, Sanjaya Mohottala, has reiterated his intention to step down from his post. The BOI Chairman has met…
Politics LNP - President directs to complete COVID booster dose rollout within next 2 weeks
Sri Lanka will make the COVID vaccination card mandatory for people to visit public places, a press release issued by the President’s Media Division (PMD)…
Politics LNP - Yohani Joins Brandix
The apparel manufacturer welcomes the musical sensation to its family of 60,000 team members Brandix Apparel Limited, home to over 60,000 team members in Sri…
Politics LNP - Change of content in gas cylinders revealed
The committee appointed by the President to look into gas explosions has revealed that there has been a change of content in gas cylinders lately, State…