Politics Karu won't be replaced: UPFA
The United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) has informed Speaker Karu Jayasuriya that it has no intention of replacing him under the new government. The UPFA…
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Politics Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa assuming duties as the Finance and Economic Affairs Minister at the Finance Ministry in Colombo yesterday.
Politics No crisis, all Presidents have prorogued Parliament – MR
The previous Government, which was reponsible for postponing the Provincial Councils (PCs) Elections, is now crying out loud for democracy, said newly…
Politics Steps to revoke fuel pricing formula after 10th – Dullas
Under the direction of the Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa led Government, steps will be taken to revoke the fuel pricing formula which is based on changes in…
Politics Thousands gather to protect democracy
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe waves at his supporters with his party members during a protest yesterday in Colombo - Reuters Ranil says “attempted…
Politics The Provincial Elections will be held soon, President
President Maithripala Sirisena said the provincial council elections will be held soon to strengthen the democracy of the country. The President said this…
Politics Karu summons party leaders meeting as crisis drags
Speaker of Parliament Karu Jayasuriya has summoned a meeting of party representatives at 11 AM today, after 129 MPs placed their signatures on letters urging…
Politics President betrayed people’s 2015 mandate - JVP
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) said yesterday (27) that President Maithripala Sirisena cannot prorogue Parliament as he desires and that he has to summon…
Politics MR invites all political parties to join his administration
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, in a statement, invited all the political parties represented in Parliament to join his administration. He said his…
Politics President: ‘Assassination plot prompted me to appoint MR PM’ Address to the nation
Cabinet minister involved in conspiracy to kill Prez * Central Bank robbery plunged country into deep crisis * Ranil must bring Mahendran back * It will take…
Politics Ranil urges President to re-convene Parliament to show majority
Leader of the United National Party (UNP) and Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe today reiterated that he is still the Prime Minister of the country according…
Politics MR sworn in as Prime Minister
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has sworn in as the Prime Minister before President Maithripala Sirisena a short while ago.
Politics Ranil insists he is still PM
...says he can be removed only by Parliament Ranil Wickremesinghe insisted last night that he was still the Prime Minister even as Mahinda Rajapaksa was sworn…
Politics Promotion of National Kidney Fund
The Cabinet of Ministers approved the proposal presented by President Maithripala Sirisena to appoint a supervisory committee chaired by the Secretary to the…
Politics Parliament
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 BoC and People’s Bank stable: Harsha
State Minister insists BoC and People’s Bank are stable, says no investments have flown out Program underway to increase productivity, moves to appoint new…
Politics Hold PC polls soon – Deshapriya
Administering the Provincial Councils (PCs) under governors or public officials is similar to autocratic rule, Elections Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya said.…
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 Two new organizers for SLFP
Two new SLFP organizers were appointed and they were presented appointment letters by President Maithripala Sirisrna at the Presidents office today (22). The…
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 Bandula contradicts himself Mystery oil pricing formula:
The secret fuel pricing formula controversy took a new turn yesterday when head of the Economic Research Unit of the Joint Opposition MP Bandula Gunawardena…