EU commits €1.8M to Sri Lanka s recovery efforts; Diplomatic corps donates Rs. 3.6M

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath has thanked the European Union (EU) for pledging €1.8 million to help Sri Lanka recover from the recent s...

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Bangladesh to hold first vote since uprising

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Bangladesh is set to conduct parliamentary elections on February 12, officials announced. This will be the first national election since a violent stu...

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Bulgarian government resigns after weeks of street protests

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Bulgaria's government stepped down on Thursday after being in power for less than a year. This decision followed weeks of street protests against its ...

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District Secretary urges drivers to avoid nighttime travel to Nuwara Eliya

2025-12-12   |   Politics

Thushari Tennakoon, the District Secretary of Nuwara Eliya, has advised drivers to avoid traveling on roads to Nuwara Eliya at night. She highlighted ...

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LNP - Joint opposition officially announces joint campaign against government

2025-10-27   |   Politics

The Joint Opposition which comprises parties such as the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), United National Party (UN...

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LNP - Steps will be taken to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad: FM

2025-10-27   |   Politics

Steps will be taken in the future to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans working abroad, the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and T...

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LNP - Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Belize

2025-10-21   |   Politics

The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of Belize have established Diplomatic Relations between the two countries with effect from today (21), ...

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LNP - New drug pricing formula passed in Parliament

2025-10-21   |   Politics

The pricing formula introduced for pharmaceutical drugs was passed in Parliament today (21). Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa,...

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LNP - Ministers, Deputy Ministers obtained MP’s fuel allowance even after assuming duties

2025-10-16   |   Politics

Some Ministers and Deputy Ministers have obtained the fuel allowance which they are entitled for as MPs for some period after assuming of duties as ca...

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LNP - Majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka caused by accidents: Health Minister

2025-10-12   |   Politics

The majority of hospital admissions in Sri Lanka are caused by accidents, says Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa. Speaking at a...

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LNP - Daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year: President

2025-10-12   |   Politics

The daily wage of plantation workers will be increased to Rs. 1,750 before the end of this year, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated while speak...

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LNP - Cabinet Reshuffle: New portfolios for 3 ministers and 10 deputy ministers

2025-10-10   |   Politics

The government has announced the new portfolios of three Cabinet Ministers and 10 Deputy Ministers following today’s Cabinet reshuffle.  Cabine...

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LNP - Over 165,000 vehicle number plates yet been issued, Transport Minister reveals

2025-10-08   |   Politics

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake today (08) acknowledged in Parliament the on-going delay in the process of i...

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LNP - Commuters can pay bus fares using bank cards from Nov. 30 – Transport Minister

2025-10-08   |   Politics

Minister of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake has announced that commuters will be able to pay bus fares using bank-issue...

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LNP - Existing regulations hinder efforts to resolve the medicine shortage – Health Minister

2025-10-06   |   Politics

Certain existing laws and regulations have become obstacles in addressing the current medicine shortage, Minister of Health and Mass Media Dr. Nalinda...

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LNP - Govt to continue renewable energy projects uninterrupted - Energy Minister

2025-10-04   |   Politics

The Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has stated that the renewable energy projects initiated by the government will continue to implemented without ...

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LNP - Sanae Takaichi set to become Japan’s first female prime minister

2025-10-04   |   Politics

(BBC) - Japan's ruling conservative party has elected Sanae Takaichi as its new leader, positioning the 64-year-old to be Japan's first female prime m...

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LNP - 5G technology will serve as key pathway for Sri Lanka’s economic growth - Deputy Minister

2025-10-03   |   Politics

At a special media briefing held today (03) at the Information and Communication Technology Agency, the Notice of Assignment (NoA) required for the 20...

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LNP - “Let’s build a Sri Lanka where children and elders live with security and dignity” – President

2025-10-01   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government is fully committed to safeguarding the rights and wellbeing of both generations on the Wor...

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LNP - President Anura Kumara to meet Japanese PM Shigeru Ishiba today

2025-09-29   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Japan at the invitation of the Japanese government, is scheduled to meet Japanese P...

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LNP - Channa Jayasumana urges President to suspend LGBTIQ tourism project

2025-09-28   |   Politics

 Former Health Minister and medical professional Dr. Channa Jayasumana has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging him to immediately s...

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LNP - President Dissanayake meets US President Trump

2025-09-28   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has held a cordial discussion with the President of the United States of America, Donald Trump, on the sidelines of...

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LNP - President Anura Kumara to begin official visit to Japan today

2025-09-27   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to commence his official visit to Japan today (27), following the successful conclusion of his visit t...

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LNP - Govt compelled to control social media to avert hate speech, insults and provocation: Minister

2025-09-27   |   Politics

Government is compelled to control social media with a view to preventing hate speech, insults and provocations through amending the Online Safety Act...

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LNP - Opposition MP challenges Speaker’s assessment of parliament kitchen

2025-09-26   |   Politics

Gampaha District SJB MP Prasad Siriwardana yesterday dismissed claims of rodents and unhygienic conditions in the Parliamentary kitchen, following his...

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