LNP - Sri Lanka eyes 6% growth in 2026, but 2025 outlook dims amid spending delays: Dy Minister
Sri Lanka is aiming to boost its economic growth to up to 6% in 2026, partly through record government capital expenditure, though delays in passing t...
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LNP - Digital signature introduced for government entities to enhance efficiency
A digital signature system has been introduced for public officials with the aim of making official duties easier and more efficient. Minister of Publ...
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LNP - Renovation of Pettah Central Bus Stand under President’s patronage today
The renovation of the Pettah Central Bus Stand is scheduled to commence this morning (15) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. C...
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LNP - Resolution on agreement between Sri Lanka and UAE passed in Parliament
The resolution on the agreement between Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates has been passed in Parliament today (09) with a majority of 163 votes. ...
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LNP - “There is no room for racist politics in the country again” – President pledges to people of North
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has affirmed that no opportunity will be given for the resurgence of racist politics in the country. President Diss...
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LNP - Parliamentary Business Committee to discuss no-confidence motion today
A meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business is scheduled to be held in Parliament today (21) at 12 noon, chaired the Speaker of the House, Dr...
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LNP - Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte passes away
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte has passed away at the age of 57. The former parliamentarian had reportedly passed away while receiving treatment...
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LNP - President discusses pre-budget proposals for 2026 with officials
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has chaired a meeting this morning (11) at the Presidential Secretariat to review projects implemented under the 20...
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LNP - Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill presented to parliament
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, has been presented to the Parliament by the Mi...
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LNP - Opposition’s ‘disastrous dream’ for economic collapse will never come true - President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake accused the opposition of hoping for an economic collapse in the country, saying such hopes are nothing more than a...
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LNP - Over 1,000 vacancies for specialist doctors in Sri Lanka: Minister
Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa today revealed that there is a shortage of 1,139 specialist doctors in Sri Lanka. He told Parliament that only 2...
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LNP - No final agreement yet with US: President
Sri Lanka has neither reached a final agreement on any matter with the United States nor signed any agreements so far, President Anura Kumara Dissanay...
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LNP - MPs to receive vehicles from next budget: President
The government will provide a vehicle to each MP from the next budget to be returned after the MP's tenure, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said to...
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LNP - Vehicle imports to continue uninterrupted – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that the importation of vehicles into the country will continue without disruption, dispelling ong...
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LNP - Uproar in Parliament after Harshana responds to allegations on using President’s Fund
Parliament went into an uproar when Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna responded to the allegation on him seeking assistance from the President's Fund....
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LNP - Parliament approves resolution to remove Deshabandu as IGP
The resolution to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon was approved by a majority of 177 votes in Parliament a short while ago. A total of 177 MPs voted in...
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LNP - Government to continue engagements with US to get more tariff reduction
The government will continue engagements with the United States with a hope to get further tariff reductions if possible, Treasury Secretary Harshana ...
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LNP - President Dissanayake leaves for official visit to Maldives
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has left the island short while ago, to embark on a three-day official visit to Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025. ...
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LNP - Sri Lanka to waive visa fees for 40 more countries – Foreign Minister
The Government of Sri Lanka has decided to waive visa fees for 40 additional countries to boost tourism, stated Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign E...
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LNP - President Anura Kumara to visit Maldives on Monday
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to the Maldives from July 28 to 30, 2025, at the invitation of Maldivian President Moh...
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LNP - Former Minister P. Dayaratne passes away at 89
Former Minister P. Dayaratne, a veteran politician and long-serving Member of Parliament from the Ampara District, has passed away at the age of 89, a...
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LNP - Modular system to replace exam-focused learning from 2026: Minister
The government is moving away from an exam-centric education system towards a modular system focused on active learning, with the aim of providing qua...
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LNP - Government to remove Rs. 50 tax on fuel after paying off CPC debt: Minister
The government will remove the Rs. 50 tax on fuel after paying off the total debt of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) which has been acquired by...
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