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Justice Minister Thalatha Athukorala said she does not identify the LTTE detainees as political prisoners and if there are any political prisoners, they are…
Politics SL still to hit on a sensible India policy
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe chats with Indian premier Narendra Modi during a meeting at Hyderabad House in New Delhi . Wickremesinghe was on a…
Politics O backs Minister Wijeyadasa’s move: ‘Reveal all defaulters, including lawmakers’
The Joint Opposition (JO) yesterday backed Higher Education and Cultural Affairs Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakse’s move to pressure university academics and…
Politics President inaugurates Galle Dialogue 2018; International Maritime Conference
The Galle Dialogue 2018; International Maritime Conference was inaugurated today (22) in Colombo under the patronage of President Maithripala Sirisena. The…
Politics Info given to ‘The Hindu’ by 4 Cabinet Ministers - Amaraweera
Four Cabinet Ministers had provided information, to the reporter of ‘The Hindu’ newspaper, regarding the statements allegedly made by President Maithripala…
Politics You’re Fired! – President sacks boards of the BOI, Bank of Ceylon and People’s Bank
October 17, 2018 (LBO) – Media and political sources say the announcement of the dissolution of the boards of directors of the Board of Investment (BOI), Bank…
Politics President grants Rs.14 Customs Tax to release sugar stock at Port
Following discussions held with President Maithripala Sirisena at the President Secretariat yesterday, he had agreed to release the sugar stocks already at the…
Politics JVP calls for dissolving parliament
The present crisis cannot be resolved by forming a caretaker government with Mahinda Rajapakass as the PM, the JVP says. Addressing the media at the…
Politics Home Categories Projects Special Events Information Administration Archives You Are Here: Home → Inaugural event of “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference was held under President’s patronage Inaugural event of “The
The inaugural event of “The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference, which aims to create a platform for Indian Ocean littoral states and major maritime…
Politics Foreign Affairs State Minister Vasantha Senanayake visits Portugal
State Minister of Foreign Affairs Vasantha Senanayake paid an official visit to Portugal from 18-20 September, during which he met with Portugal State…
Politics Nestlé wins big for coconut kernel products at Presidential Export Awards
Nestlé continued its winning streak at the recently held Presidential Export Awards, bagging the ‘Highest Foreign Exchange Earner’ award in the coconut kernel…
Politics Sri Lanka's economy is strong, will not collapse, Finance Minister assures
Sri Lanka's Minister of Finance and Mass Media Mangala Samaraweera stresses that there will be no room for the country's economy to collapse as some parties…
Politics PRESIDENT WILL NOT ALLOW THE RETURN OF STATE TERROR – SAJITH
President Maithripala Sirisena, who risked his own life to save the country from despotism, will never betray the people’s mandate and allow the return of…
Politics Sri Lanka’s ex-minister Basil gets bro’s nod for presidential nomination
Sri Lanka’s former secretary to the defence ministry, Gotabhaya Rajapaksa, Tuesday suggested his former Economic Development minister Basil as the presidential…
Politics ICC denies sharing Sri Lankan players’ names with Government
The International Cricket Council has denied sharing any names of players or officials who are under the spotlight of the ongoing investigations into…
Politics Didn’t hold any meetings with President – Mahinda
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he had not held any discussions with the incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena, on last Sunday (30…
Politics Desperate Attempts To Retain Presidency After 2020: President Turns To JO With A Proposal For MR-led 'Caretaker Government'
In a desperate attempt to retain the presidency after 2020, President Maithripala Sirisena has pitched an idea to the Joint Opposition to form a Caretaker…
Politics PM gains political advantage of assassination plot - SB
UPFA MP S.B. Dissanayake says that if the incumbent President Maithripala Sirisena and former Defence Secretary Gotabaya Rajapaksa are assassinated, the Prime…
Politics It is better to be PM than President under new constitution
At a recent interview with Thanthi TV in India former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that under the new constitution that Prime Minister would be more…
Politics Tense situation at Aruwakkalu: Minister wants to apply the law strictly
tense situation prevailed when Megapolis and Western Development Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka held a discussion this morning at Wanathawilluwa Divisional…
Politics PM says get ready for PC elections
Prime Minister and Leader of UNP Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said he had instructed the party to get ready for the provincial council elections which will…
Politics Minister agrees on salary hike for SLTB employees
Minister of Transport and Civil Aviation Nimal Siripala de Silva has agreed to increase the salaries of all employees of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB).…
Politics Speaker dismisses rumors of new chairs for parliament
There have been no preparations to purchase new seats for the Chamber of the Parliament, the Speaker’s Office stated issuing a press release. The claims by…
Politics Nepal PM pledges to President to take forward Nepal-Sri Lanka relations closer & stronger
Leaders of Sri Lanka and Nepal agreed to work in mutual cooperation for the benefit of the people in both countries while building close and strong relations…