Politics LNP - Govt. sets up new ministry for economic policy
The government issued a special gazette notification earlier today establishing a new ministry. President Gotabaya Rajapaksa via the gazatte notification…
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Politics LNP - Digital ID rollout needs to be expedited – Minister Namal Rajapaksa
Speaking at a Policy Dialogue on “National Transformation through Digital ID “organized by the Computer Society of Sri Lanka (CSSL), held as a virtual meeting…
Politics LNP - Gazette issued nominating Basil as national list MP
The elections commission today issued an Extra-Ordinary gazette notification announcing Basil Rohana Rajapaksa as a national list MP. The SLPP nominated him…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka is not the first South Asian country to receive Pfizer
Sri Lanka is not the first country in South Asia to receive the Pfizer vaccine as claimed in a tweet by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa's official twitter account…
Politics LNP - Pfizer to be given as second jab in Colombo
The President has faith in the transparent system followed by the CMC in administering Covid vaccines to the most needy. We have already inoculated 88% of…
Politics LNP - Permission to operate Aloysius-owned Mendis brewery, revoked
Days after permission was granted to resume operation of the W.M. Mendis & Co. Distillery owned by controversial businessman Arjun Aloysius, the Cabinet…
Politics LNP - Significant number of teachers given COVID-19 vaccine: Edu. Minister
Along with the government's COVISHIELD vaccination programme, a significant number of teachers have been given the vaccine, the Education Minister, Prof.…
Politics LNP - Batticaloa airport to be developed as complete domestic airport: Tourism Minister
The Batticaloa airport is to be developed as an attractive domestic airport with more facilities, Tourism Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said. Addressing the…
Politics LNP - Organic farming can bring numerous advantages if planned and managed well: German Ambassador
German Ambassador Holger Seubert, who asserted that Germany’s support to Sri Lanka in organic farming is far from new, said his country stands ready to…
Politics LNP - ICTA launches – A survey study to Accelerate Tech Startup Ecosystem ‘Towards a Startup Friendly Government’
The Information and Communication Technology Agency of Sri Lanka (ICTA), the apex Government body for Technology Startup Development in the country has been…
Politics LNP - Attention drawn to vaccinate students, academic, non-academic staff of universities: Minister
Following requests of University Vice Chancellors, the attention of the Education Education Ministry was drawn to provide COVID-19 vaccine to all students,…
Politics LNP - Govt to suspend import of sugar to prevent profiteering by importers: State Minister
State Minister of Minor Export Crops Janaka Wakkumbura said the government decided to suspend the import of sugar to prevent profiteering by importers who had…
Politics LNP - President says decision on organic fertilizer will not be reversed
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has informed the Maha Sangha that he will not take back the decision to use organic fertilizer towards endowing a healthy future…
Politics LNP - Env. Ministry directs GSMB to facilitate farmers with soil testing on farm land
The Environment Ministry instructed the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau (GSMB) to provide their laboratory facilities to facilitate soil testing on farm…
Politics LNP - Basil to enter Parliament as MP
Basil Rajapaksa will enter Parliament next month after he is sworn in as a national list MP, political sources confirmed to Daily Mirror. Rajapaksa will the…
Politics LNP - Duminda Silva set free on presidential pardon
Duminda Silva was set free from the Welikada Prison today after he received a presidential pardon from President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Prison's Spokesperson…
Politics LNP - Duminda’s pardon undermines SL’s rule of law- US Ambassador
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Alaina B Teplitz today said that Presidential pardon of Duminda Silva was undermining Sri Lanka’s rule of law. “The Pardon of…
Politics LNP - Death-row inmates on hunger strike
In the wake of the release of former MP Duminda Silva under a presidential pardon, several inmates of the Mahara and Welikada Prisons who have been sentenced…
Politics LNP - Release of Duminda Silva: BASL questions President whether due procedure followed
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to make the public aware whether the due procedure was followed when…
Politics LNP - President to address nation tomorrow
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa will address the nation in a special statement tomorrow, the Presidential Secretariat said. Sources said the speech will be on the…
Politics LNP - Chinese President extends birthday wishes to President Rajapaksa
Extending birthday wishes to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, Chinese President Xi Jinping said China and Sri Lanka have been looking out for each other and…
Politics LNP- SLMA urges Govt. not to lift lockdown on 21
While urging the President to continue with the current lockdown measures uninterrupted, Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA) said lifting the lockdown even…
Politics LNP - Norway offers remote assistance to address sea pollution
The Norwegian Coastal Administration has offered remote assistance in responding to marine pollution caused by X-press Pearl, Ambassador Trine Jøranli Eskedal…
Politics LNP - At least 279,020 Covishield vaccines required before schools re-opened: Edu Minister
At least 279,020 Covishield vaccines would be needed as the first step in re-opening schools while giving priority to the health care of school children,…