LNP - Definite salary increase for government employees by next year: Deputy Minister

2024-12-26   |   Politics

There will be a definite salary increase for government sector employees, including teachers, by next year, Deputy Minister of Economic Development An...

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LNP - President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message

2024-12-25   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, pe...

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LNP - “I will be going to China mid next month”; President

2024-12-23   |   Politics

AFP - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days ...

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LNP - Government hoping to update FTA with India: Vijitha

2024-12-22   |   Politics

The government is hoping to initiate discussions with India to update the Free Trade Agreement between India and Sri Lanka, which was signed several d...

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LNP - Government decides to further ease capital controls

2024-12-20   |   Politics

The government has decided to further ease certain restrictions imposed on outward remittances for a six month-period until June next year based on re...

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LNP - SLC reduces voting members from 147 to 60 ahead of 2025 elections

2024-12-20   |   Politics

Ahead of the 2025 Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) elections, SLC said that its membership at an extraordinary general meeting has decided to reduce the number...

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LNP - Govt to raise PAYE tax threshold to Rs. 150,000 – President

2024-12-18   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says that the government was able to reach an agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to increase the ...

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LNP - Only ministers, MPs have benefited most from President’s Fund: Govt.

2024-12-18   |   Politics

By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Former Ministers and MPs have disproportionately benefited from the President's Fund, receiving financial assist...

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LNP - Plan to relocate President’s House, Temple Trees to Sri J’pura Kotte put on hold

2024-12-18   |   Politics

*Land meant for President’s House near P’ment to be developed as Bird Park The new government led by the National People's Power (NPP) has put on ...

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LNP - Will table educational qualifications in Parliament tomorrow: Sajith

2024-12-17   |   Politics

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said he will table all his education qualifications in the House tomorrow.  Premadasa was referring to a quest...

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LNP - Tri-forces security for ex-Presidents to be withdrawn from next week

2024-12-17   |   Politics

The tri-forces personnel assigned to provide security to former presidents will be withdrawn from next week and only police security will continue to ...

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LNP - New Speaker of Parliament to be elected tomorrow

2024-12-16   |   Politics

The appointment of a new Speaker of Sri Lanka’s Parliament to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of MP Asoka Ranwala will take place tomorr...

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LNP - President Dissanayake to visit India on Sunday

2024-12-13   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will undertake a state visit to India from 15 to 17 December 2024 at the invitation of the President of India, Smt....

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LNP - ‘Offenders will face consequences, regardless of rank or status’ – President AKD

2024-12-13   |   Politics

“We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way,” stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting...

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LNP - Security details of former Presidents reduced

2024-12-12   |   Politics

Security details of former Presidents have been withdrawn after reviewing reports on the security threats they face, police said. Accordingly security...

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LNP - Liberal Youth Movement urges government inquiry into Speaker’s academic qualifications

2024-12-12   |   Politics

The Liberal Youth Movement has expressed deep concern over allegations questioning the authenticity of the academic qualifications presented by Speake...

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LNP - Govt ready to resume discussion on exporting Toque monkeys: Minister

2024-12-12   |   Politics

The government is ready to take up the discussion again on exporting Toque Macaque monkeys to China as one solution to the monkey menace, Minister of ...

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LNP - Parliament website removes ’Dr.’ title from Speaker’s profile

2024-12-10   |   Politics

Amid allegations over the academic qualifications of Speaker Asoka Ranwala, the Sri Lanka Parliament website has removed the title 'Dr.' from his prof...

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LNP - President vows to fully utilize his powers to tackle corruption in Sri Lanka

2024-12-10   |   Politics

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed his commitment to fully exercising his authority to combat fraud and corruption, stressing that laws are...

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LNP - Vote on Account passed in Parliament

2024-12-07   |   Politics

The resolution on the Vote on Account for the first four months of 2025 was passed in Parliament today (6) without a vote.  This resolution ensures t...

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LNP - One million coconuts to be distributed through Sathosa outlets: Minister

2024-12-05   |   Politics

Steps are being taken to distribute one million coconuts through Sathosa outlets at a price of Rs. 130 each within the next two weeks, Minister of Tra...

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LNP - Super luxury vehicles in government institutions to be disposed

2024-12-04   |   Politics

The Government has decided to dispose super luxury vehicles used in government institutions given their high maintenance and fuel costs. Addressing th...

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LNP - MPs, Ministers refuse luxury vehicles due to low fuel efficiency: Speaker

2024-12-02   |   Politics

Claiming that there is a large fleet of unused luxury vehicles, Speaker Dr. Shoka Ranwala said yesterday most MPs and Ministers refuse to use luxury v...

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LNP - Government to take decision if Laugfs fails to supply gas: Minister

2024-12-02   |   Politics

The government will take a decision if Laugfs Gas fails to intervene to import and supply LP gas to the consumers, Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food S...

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LNP - Parliament Secretary-General clarifies stance on perks granted to MPs

2024-11-30   |   Politics

Secretary-General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera has clarified the process and policies regarding the privileges granted to Members of Parliament (...

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