Politics LNP - India, Japan skip vote on Sri Lanka resolution adopted at UNHRC
India skipped yesterday’s vote on the UK-led resolution titled ‘Promoting reconciliation, accountability and human rights in Sri Lanka’ as the Geneva-based…
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Politics LNP - China to call for vote on UNHRC resolution against Sri Lanka
SLPP Chairman Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (22) declared that regardless of the outcome of the vote on a new accountability resolution against Sri Lanka at the…
Politics LNP - Public SecurityMinister flays JVP for spreading extremist views
Public Security Minister Rear Admiral (Retd.) Sarath Weerasekera yesterday said that there was reason to believe that the JVP, too, was promoting extremist…
Politics LNP - An alleged bid to replace SLFP leader Sirisena thwarted
The SLFP parliamentary group has been divided over an abortive bid to replace the Chairman of the party, Maithripala Sirisena, MP, and its General Secretary…
Politics LNP - Hefty payments from a petty cash imprest!
There is a political authority of a prominent office of the regime overlooking the Indian ocean who incurs petty cash expenses alone a day running into about…
Politics LNP - FM: UNHRC on political campaign against SL
Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday (23) said double standards adopted by some countries would undermine the global fight against terrorism. Minister…
Politics LNP - Cardinal will be consulted – GL
SLPP Chairman and Education Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris yesterday (22) stressed the responsibility on the part of the government to consult Archbishop Malcolm…
Politics LNP - PM will decide on next SLPP leader at right moment – Prasanna
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, on the invitation of Industries Minister and National Freedom Front (NFF) leader Wimal Weerawansa, on Saturday (13) visited…
Politics LNP - Two wrongs do not make a right!
There is a purohita hailing from the Colombo district who publicly criticized certain affairs of the government the other day. He had also reportedly sent a…
Politics LNP - Biden administration throws its weight behind new Geneva resolution
Ahead of the 46th sessions of the Geneva-based United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) scheduled to begin later this month, newly elected US President Joe…
Politics LNP - Steps to develop 16,600 km of AB and CD grade roads within the next two years
Nimal Lanza, State Minister for Rural Roads and Other Infrastructure, said that 8,600 km of AB grade roads and 8,000 km of CD grade roads are to be developed…
Politics LNP - He may give up his portfolio!
A top team member of the national list origin who was among the first few people to join the current government has reportedly got sick of the portfolio…
Politics LNP - Johnston: Why were vociferous unions silent when Hambantota Port was given to China?
Chief Government Whip and Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando says that trade unions and civil society organisations now accusing the government of trying…
Politics LNP - Foreign Secretary sounds ‘consensual resolution’ as pressure mounts in Geneva
Foreign Secretary Admiral Prof. Jayanath Colombage on Monday (25) night revealed that the government was having discussions with the UK-led Sri Lanka Core…
Politics LNP - Cost of restoration of Kallaru Forest Reserve Rs. 1.07 billion
The Forest Conservator General has estimated the cost of restoring a section of the Kallaru Forest Reserve, which suffered extensive damage due to the…
Politics LNP - No proper probe yet, says COPA
The government hadn’t conducted a proper investigation into the squandering of over Rs 1.5 bn to rent the DPJ Towers owned by Upali Jayasinghe at No…
Politics LNP - Collecting kickbacks using political clout!
Several henchmen of a prominent political authority are reportedly collecting kickbacks from shop owners of a historic city. These henchmen responsible for…
Politics LNP - Business Policy rates to hold steady amidst sweeping measures to insulate economy: First Capital
First Capital Research believes that the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will maintain same policy stance in its monetary policy review, but given the…
Politics LNP - News Ranil stays put as UNP leader
The UNP Working Committee yesterday (13) unanimously appointed former Galle District lawmaker Vajira Abeywardena the party Chairman. The WC met…
Politics LNP - Emirates takes A380 experience to new heights
Emirates is taking its signature A380 experience to the next level with the unveil of a brand new Premium Economy cabin product, together with enhancements and…
Politics LNP - TNA renews calls for foreign mechanism
TNA leader MP R. Sampanthan has said his colaition will not be accepting a homegrown solution to what he calls the national problem. Instead, a solution should…
Politics LNP- Russia warns Lanka of Islamic extremists channeling funds to local counterparts
Russian Ambassador in Colombo Yury Materiy has warned that extremist Islamic terrorist organizations may channel funds to their Lankan counterparts on the…
Politics LNP - Marine Drive extension resumes on Jan 01; southward extension to stretch to Panadura
Highways Minister Johnston Fernando yesterday said that the one-kilometre extension of the Marine Drive from the Colpetty Railway Station to the Hotel Ranmuthu…
Politics LNP - Ayurvedic Department okays ‘Dhammika peniya’
The Pharmacology Section of the Ayurvedic Department had approved the untested, homemade herbal brew widely called ‘Dhammika peniya’ though it was yet to…