Politics LNP - SLC elections as scheduled on May 20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Management Committee Chairman Professor Arjuna de Silva said that the SLC elections will be held as scheduled on May 20. “So far, it is…
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Politics LNP - Online education not 100% alternative to classroom education: Minister
Online education, which is currently being conducted for school children is not an alternative to classroom education, Education Minister G.L. Peiris said. He…
Politics LNP - India to tour Sri Lanka in July; BCCI President
BCCI president Sourav Ganguly on Sunday said that the Indian team, sans the top players, will tour Sri Lanka in July for a limited overs bilateral series. Big…
Politics LNP - No decision to close airports yet: Tourism Minister
No decision has been taken by the Ministry as yet to close the airports, but appropriate action would be taken in line with the COVID committee's decision,…
Politics LNP - Prioritise COVID treatment instead of purchasing choppers:Sajith
Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to get its priorities correct and halt the order placed for the purchase of new…
Politics LNP - Ban MPs from going live on Facebook: Namal requests Speaker
While denouncing the unparliamentary language used by some members of parliament in the House, Minister Namal Rajapaksa today requested the Speaker to prevent…
Politics LNP - Measures to convert Muthurajawela Sanctuary to National Park
A Cabinet paper has been drafted to convert the Muthurajawela Sanctuary to a National Park, Secretary of Environment Dr. Anil Jasinghe said. He expressed this…
Politics LNP - Ranil calls for new Bill to regulate Port city
Former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday called for a dialogue between the Government and the opposition to come up with a fresh paper containing…
Politics LNP - No decision yet to close schools: State Minister
No general decision had been taken to close schools with the rising numbers of COVID-19 patients in the country after the New Year, the State Minister of…
Politics LNP - Will introduce changes required for a turning point in education – President
The changes required for a turning point in the country’s education will be introduced soon, says President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. He added stated that the…
Politics LNP - India wants Sri Lanka to hold early election to provincial councils: Jaishankar
India supports the call of international community for the Sri Lankan government to fulfill its commitments on devolution of political authority including…
Politics LNP - Sajith seeks presidential pardon for Ranjan
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to grant a presidential pardon to incarcerated former MP Ranjan Ramanayake.…
Politics LNP - Easter attacks were an attempt to strengthen political power - Archbishop of Colombo
Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says that the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks were politically driven. He claims that the Eater attacks were…
Politics LNP - Thilanka Abeywardena becomes SLIM’s first-ever female President
SLIM Elects New President and EXCO at 51st Annual General Meeting The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) held its 51st Annual General Meeting, which saw…
Politics LNP - Sri Lanka eyes long-term credit oil deals with foreign nations
Sri Lanka is reported to be eyeing Government to Government agreements to purchase crude oil on long-term credit. Ceylon Petroleum Corporation Chairman Sumith…
Politics LNP - Low income families to get Rs. 5,000 allowance from today
The Government will provide nearly three million low-income families with a cash allowance of Rs. 5,000 in view of the upcoming Sinhala and Hindu New Year…
Politics LNP - Tuition classes in Western Province permitted to resume after April 12: Health Minister
Permission will be granted to resume private tuition classes in the Western Province after April 12 in accordance with the health guidelines, Health Minister…
Politics LNP - President orders immediate ban on import of Palm oil
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered the importation of Palm Oil into Sri Lanka to be halted with immediate effect. Secretary to the President P. B.…
Politics LNP - Aluth Sahal Mangalya
The national "Aluth Sahal Mangalya" (new rice festival) was held at the Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi under the patronage of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today
Politics LNP - Don’t protect perpetrators through committees – Cardinal
Archbishop of Colombo, Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith yesterday asked the government not to appoint any more committees to delay action against those responsible for…
Politics LNP - Ceylinco Life crowned Sri Lanka’s most popular life insurer for record 15th year
Ceylinco Life representatives led by Director Devaan Cooray (centre) at the 2021 SLIM Peoples Awards ceremony. Sri Lankans have voted Ceylinco Life the…
Politics LNP - New Geneva inquiry:
The main Opposition party, the breakaway UNP faction, Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) yesterday (30) said that all available information and evidence…
Politics LNP - Two years after Easter Sunday carnage, country on powder keg – Church
The Catholic Church yesterday (28) warned the government of dire consequences unless tangible measures were taken to neutralize the continuing threat posed by…
Politics LNP - Govt. tells parliament UNHRC resolution illegal
The government yesterday told Parliament that the recently ratified UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka was illegal. Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena said…