Politics Voters rally round Rajapaksas – Namal Rajapaksa
Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law in an interview with the local media explained the Government’s stand on various issues…
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Politics LNP - Preschools to open on 1 August
Health Minister Pavithra Wanniarachchi has said preschools that were closed due to the COVID-19 pandemic will be reopened on 1 August. She further stated…
Politics LNP - Now they are friends
Singha politico of Pulatisipura who had been highly critical of the former Number One hailing from the same area had a face to face encounter with the latter…
Politics Bating with tokens
A prominent government politico from Wayamba has begun distributing blue, red and yellow cards among his close supporters, they say. A former Diyawanna…
Politics President tours Colombo in support of SLPP candidates; warm response from people
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gestures to the people gathered at Mattakkuliya as SLPP Colombo District candidate Anura Fernando (right) looks on President…
Politics People’s Bank and IDB join hands to uplift MSMEs
Industrial Development Board (IDB) Chairman Upasena Dissanayake (left) and People’s Bank Chairman Sujeewa Rajapakse (right) exchange agreements while Minister…
Politics LNP - Priority was safety of life, not employment profile; President addresses ILO Global Summit
Despite the repatriation of Sri Lankan workers from abroad in the wake of COVID-19 spread made a considerable change to our overall employment profile, Sri…
Politics LNP - Three-Wheeler Drivers demand national policy
The National Consortium of Three Wheeler Drivers and Industry Workers Union demanded the government to come up with a national policy on professional three…
Politics SLPP pledges to hold PC Polls this year
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) yesterday pledged to hold the long-delayed Provincial Council (PC) Elections within this year, while assuring it would…
Politics SJB candidate Ashoka Wadigamangawa dies in crash
Puttalam District candidate of the ‘Samagi Jana Balawegaya’ (SJB) former parliamentarian Ashoka Wadigamangawa has reportedly died in a road accident. Ada…
Politics President to join PM on SLPP campaign on July 3
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be joining Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) political campaign from July 3, the…
Politics People in the North will vote for SLFP - Angajan Ramanathan
The Jaffna district SLFP team leader Angajan Ramanathan, in an interview with the Sunday Observer said, “Due to the intense political struggle in the Northern…
Politics Chinese policy towards Sri Lanka tells a cautionary tale
China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted starkly with…
Politics LNP - Yatārthaya Of A Virtuous Society
The Executive President of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka has set a new precedence by inviting public officials to his office and publicly…
Politics LNP - President permits classes for 500 students at a time
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has granted permission for teachers to conduct tuition classes for 500 students in two time slots, after reviewing the present…
Politics LNP-Female Asian Elephant Dies at Smithsonian’s National Zoo
LNP - The Smithsonian’s National Zoo and Conservation Biology Institute community is mourning the loss of Shanthi, beloved member of its Asian elephant herd…
Politics Curfew in Sri Lanka completely lifted
LNP : The curfew imposed on the island in order to curtail the spread of COVID-19 has been completely lifted, President’s Media Division said. This decision…
Politics Sanga breaks tradition, nominates Connor as first female President of MCC
Former great Kumar Sangakkara has nominated former England women’s cricket captain Clare Connor to succeed him as the President of Marylebone Cricket Club.…
Politics Yahapalana government signed two agreements, received USD 10 mn ... supporting documents not available
Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan, who headed a high level government inquiry into the proposed finalisation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agreement…
Politics Multiple tax relief measures for SMEs
In an attempt to provide more relief to Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs), Cabinet this week approved a host of measures, including deferring payments of tax…
Politics Mangala ‘impressed’ by Harin’s courage
Former minister Mangala Samaraweera says he is impressed by former parliamentarian Harin Fernando and praised the ‘courage of his convictions’. “I am very…
Politics MCC Compact: US believes Govt. still reviewing grant
Despite a recent statement by the Government to the effect that it would not sign the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) Compact, the American Government…
Politics Election rallies must get PHI, MOH sanction - EC
The organizers of election meetings are required to inform the Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of the area prior to…
Politics Politicians must not denigrate religions - PM
Demeaning comments against any religion or religious leaders marks the beginning of an individual’s own personal degeneration, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa…