Politics LNP - Edu. Minister approves proposal to obtain MBBS at the age of 22: GMOA
The Education Minister approved the proposal made by the Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) for the Optimization of Medical and Undergraduate Age…
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Politics LNP - Railway to be converted into profitable institution by 2023: Minister
The present government is targeting making the Railways Department a profitable entity while maintaining it as a public service, Transport Minister Pavithra…
Politics LNP - Billionaire Gautam Adani arrives; scheduled to meet President
Billionaire Indian industrialist Gautam Adani, Chairman of the Adani Group arrived in Sri Lanka last night, a senior official said. Adani, the Chairman of the…
Politics LNP - 85% of northern people accustomed to watching Indian television channels
It has been revealed that about 85% of the people in the North are accustomed to watching Indian television channels and as a result children in those areas…
Politics LNP - Introduction of On-line Falsehood Bill soon
On-line Falsehood and Manipulation Bill to control publishing of false information on social media will be introduced soon, Minister of Justice Ali Sabri told…
Politics LNP - Youth will be called upon to take on UNP leadership:Ranil
UNP is to be handed over to a youthful team, which will take the party and the nation to a new era just like its founder leader late Prime Minister D. S.…
Politics LNP - President attends Parliament sitting
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Parliament this morning to attend Parliament sittings.
Politics LNP - President rejects request from govt’s allied parties
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has rejected the request made by 11 allied parties of the government for a discussion on the agreement reached between the Sri…
Politics LNP - Diana to make a disclosure regarding SJB General Secretary
As the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) informed the Secretary General Parliament that Diana Gamage is no longer an MP since she has been expelled from the party,…
Politics LNP - President said some recommendations cannot be implemented - Cardinal
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa had told him that it was not possible to implement every recommendation that has been made by the Presidential Commission which…
Politics LNP - Minister Bandula appoints Export Advisory Committees for 24 sectors
The Hon. Trade Minister, Dr. Bandula Gunawardane has appointed Export Advisory Committees covering 24 sectors for a period of 5 years (from 2021 to 2026). In…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka reached successful stage in combating COVID-19 - Health Minister
Sri Lanka has reached a successful stage in combating the COVID-19 pandemic situation, Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella has told the UNICEF. In a…
Politics LNP - New Circular on issuing permits for metals, sand, soil, gravel and clay
A new Circular will be issued to give effect to the process of issuance of permits for mining, transportation and trade of metals, sand, soil, gravel and clay,…
Politics LNP - Compensate home-quarantined state employees through Agrahara: PM tells officials
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa has directed the relevant authorities to formulate a mechanism to compensate the state employees who undergo home quarantine…
Politics LNP - Central Bank maintains policy interest rates
The Monetary Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the Standing Lending Facility Rate…
Politics LNP - Edu. Minister conveys Govt’s final decision to reopen schools on Oct. 21
Education Minister, Dinesh Gunawardena today assured that the government had taken the final decision to resume school education on October 21. Addressing the…
Politics LNP - China insists no threat to ties with Sri Lanka
China has insisted that there is no threat to its bilateral relations with Sri Lanka despite the recent controversy over organic fertilizer. The spokesperson…
Politics LNP - Rapid increase in kerosene stoves, electric cooker purchases: Pettah vendors
Due to the sudden increase in the prices of domestic gas, a trend has been created to buy kerosene stoves and electric cookers from markets around the country,…
Politics LNP - State minister addresses speculations on increasing bus fares
State Minister of Bus Transport Services and Train Compartments Dilum Amunugama has assured that bus fares will not be increased amidst the recent price hike…
Politics LNP - Draft Bill on extending retirement age of private sector employees to be presented in Parliament
The Cabinet approval was granted to present in Parliament the minimum retirement age for private sector employees Act which proposed to extend the retirement…
Politics LNP - President raps cabinet over unwanted state expenses as cost of living soars
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday evening instructed his cabinet to cut down on all state expenses including unnecessary fleets of vehicles being used by…
Politics LNP - US tourist left SL after 5 hours stay; minister calls for probe
Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga instructed to launch an extensive investigation into the incident in which an American tourist who arrived in Sri Lanka had…
Politics LNP - SL among top five Global Wellness Tourism Destinations: Minister
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top five Wellness Tourism Destinations in the world this year, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. According to the Global…
Politics LNP - President assures to introduce new constitution and new electoral system
resident Gotabaya Rajapaksa assured today that steps would be taken to introduce a new constitution and a new electoral system as promised to the people, the…