LNP - Deputy Minister reveals list of MPs allocated ‘Viyathpura’ houses

2025-03-07   |   Politics

It was revealed during the Parliamentary session today (07), that in addition to the compensation provided by the government, then Members of Parliame...

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LNP - Contaminated coconut oil in the local market: Minister

2025-03-05   |   Politics

Contaminated coconut oil which is unsuitable for human consumption has entered the local market, Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliame...

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LNP - Uproar in Parliament over fuel issue

2025-03-01   |   Politics

Parliament went into an uproar over the fuel distribution issue after ruling party members charged that there is a sinister move to create a fuel scar...

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LNP - Ex-President Ranil heads to India for third visit in recent months

2025-02-27   |   Politics

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to depart for New Delhi, India, today (27) to deliver a keynote address on global issues. The ...

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LNP - Ex-Presidents’ expenditure on foreign trips revealed; Mahinda tops list

2025-02-27   |   Politics

During today’s (27) parliamentary session, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya revealed the total expenditure on foreign trips made by former Pres...

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LNP - SriLankan Airlines pays USD 900,000 monthly for unused aircraft – Deputy Minister

2025-02-25   |   Politics

Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma disclosed in Parliament today (25) that SriLankan Airlines has been paying USD 900...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister to address UNHRC in Geneva today

2025-02-25   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the United Nations Human Rights Counc...

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LNP - Historic moment in Sri Lanka’s Parliament as MP moves motion using Braille

2025-02-24   |   Politics

In a significant moment for the country’s parliamentary history, National People’s Power (NPP) MP Sugath Wasantha de Perera today (24) moved the m...

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LNP - No threat to national security - President

2025-02-23   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today assured that there is no threat to the country’s national security. He made this statement while responding...

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LNP - Indictments served against ex-Minister Piyankara over corruption charges

2025-02-18   |   Politics

Indictments have been served against former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne before the Colombo High Court today (18). The indictments were served over th...

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LNP - No vehicle permits or new vehicles for MPs this year: President

2025-02-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake outlined a series of cost-cutting measures aimed at managing public expenditure as part of the 2025 budget proposal...

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LNP - Government to lease underutilized state-owned land to SMEs for productive economic activities

2025-02-17   |   Politics

The Government is proposing to lease underutilized state-owned land to SMEs for productive economic activities under the budget 2025. President Anura ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to gradually exit use of currency notes: President on digital economic development plans

2025-02-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that a Digital Economic Authority will be established, and a new legal framework for digital payments will be ...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s GDP growth for 2025 expected at 5% - President

2025-02-17   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that Sri Lanka’s economy is expected to grow approximately by 5% in 2025. Dissanayake further stated that th...

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LNP - Sri Lanka Army clarifies passport retention policy for personnel

2025-02-17   |   Politics

The Sri Lanka Army has issued a statement clarifying the retention of passports belonging to Army personnel following various interpretations circulat...

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LNP - Sri Lanka’s vision for Indian Ocean is one of shared destiny – Foreign Minister

2025-02-16   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s vision for the Indian Ocean is one of shared destiny—where nations rise above rivalry to protect freedom of navigation and foster stab...

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LNP - President Dissanayake reviews final draft of Budget 2025

2025-02-16   |   Politics

The final draft of Budget 2025 has been presented today (16) for Presidential review at the Presidential Secretariat. Accordingly, President Dissanaya...

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LNP - Sri Lanka to launch e-Passport system within 8 months - Deputy Minister

2025-02-15   |   Politics

The Ministry of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs has announced that steps are currently being taken to implement the e-Passport (electronic p...

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LNP - Minister regrets recent power cuts, assures future stability

2025-02-15   |   Politics

The Ministry of Power and Energy has announced that steps have been taken to end the daily power cuts imposed to manage the electricity demand followi...

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LNP - Foreign Minister to address 8th Indian Ocean Conference in Oman

2025-02-15   |   Politics

Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is to participate in the 8th Indian Ocean Conference (IOC)...

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LNP - Government, Adani likely to meet next week to re-discuss pulled out project in Sri Lanka

2025-02-14   |   Politics

Hours after news broke out that Adani Green Energy, founded by Indian billionaire Gautam Adani, had decided to withdraw its wind energy project from S...

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LNP - President Dissanayake to address World Governments Summit 2025 today

2025-02-12   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address the World Governments Summit 2025 held in Dubai today (12). The World Governments Summit 20...

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LNP - President leaves for UAE

2025-02-10   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake departed Sri Lanka for the United Arab Emirates (UAE) today (Feb. 10) on an official visit. Invited by UAE Presiden...

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LNP - Motion to abolish MPs’ pension scheme to be tabled in Parliament today

2025-02-07   |   Politics

The resolution pertaining to abolishing the pension scheme for Members of Parliament is scheduled to be presented in Parliament today (07). The resolu...

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LNP - NPP Govt. heading for political appointments to key overseas missions

2025-02-07   |   Politics

Despite past criticism of politicisation of the Sri Lanka Foreign Service, the National People’s Power (NPP) government is in the process of making ...

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