LNP - President pledges to develop Kelaniya while preserving historical heritage

2020-07-31   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that the city of Kelaniya will be developed curbing the drug menace and underworld while preserving the city’s...

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LNP - Visionary plan by President to develop Colombo

2020-07-29   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa says Colombo will be developed under a well-designed plan  while addressing main issues faced by the people. Lack o...

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LNP - All steps will be taken to meet drinking water needs: President

2020-07-28   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa stated that necessary measures will be taken immediately to meet the drinking water needs of the people.  The Pres...

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Voters rally round Rajapaksas – Namal Rajapaksa

2020-07-27   |   Politics

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, Attorney-at-Law in an  interview with the local media explained the Government’s stand on  various issue...

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President tours Colombo in support of SLPP candidates; warm response from people

2020-07-10   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa gestures to the people gathered at Mattakkuliya as SLPP Colombo District candidate Anura Fernando (right) looks on  ...

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LNP - Priority was safety of life, not employment profile; President addresses ILO Global Summit

2020-07-09   |   Politics

Despite the repatriation of Sri Lankan workers from abroad in the wake of COVID-19 spread made a considerable change to our overall employment profile...

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LNP - Three-Wheeler Drivers demand national policy

2020-07-07   |   Politics

The National Consortium of Three Wheeler Drivers and Industry Workers Union demanded the government to come up with a national policy on professiona...

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President to join PM on SLPP campaign on July 3

2020-07-03   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa would be joining Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) political campaign from July...

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People in the North will vote for SLFP - Angajan Ramanathan

2020-07-02   |   Politics

The Jaffna district SLFP team leader Angajan Ramanathan, in an interview with the Sunday Observer said, “Due to the intense political struggle in th...

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Chinese policy towards Sri Lanka tells a cautionary tale

2020-07-01   |   Politics

China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted s...

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LNP - President permits classes for 500 students at a time

2020-06-30   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has granted permission for teachers to conduct tuition classes for 500 students in two time slots, after reviewing the pr...

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Sanga breaks tradition, nominates Connor as first female President of MCC

2020-06-26   |   Politics

Former great Kumar Sangakkara has nominated former England women’s cricket captain Clare Connor to succeed him as the President of Marylebone Cricke...

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Yahapalana government signed two agreements, received USD 10 mn ... supporting documents not available

2020-06-26   |   Politics

Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan, who headed a high level government inquiry into the proposed finalisation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agr...

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Election rallies must get PHI, MOH sanction - EC

2020-06-24   |   Politics

The organizers of election meetings are required to inform the Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of the area prior...

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CB dismisses claims it succumbed to President’s ire

2020-06-23   |   Politics

The decisions that were taken last week to further support the economy by way of Central Bank liquidity were neither instantaneous nor a case of being...

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President assures EC on free and fair poll

2020-06-18   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair ele...

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Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President

2020-06-18   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus C...

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Postal voting from July 14 to 17

2020-06-17   |   Politics

The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servant...

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President criticizes CB officials for failing to support economic revival

2020-06-17   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today criticized Central Bank officials for failing to extend its support to the government’s proposals for e...

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Don’t vote for me - Mangala

2020-06-10   |   Politics

Former Minister Mangala Samaraweera said he has decided to step down from active politics and urged voters not to cast their preference for him at the...

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Trial election held in Ambalangoda

2020-06-08   |   Politics

A special trial election supervised by Election Commission Chief Mahinda Deshapriya held at the Ambalangoda Vilegoda Dhammayukthikarama Temple today. ...

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Streamline pharmaceutical supplies leaving middlemen out: President

2020-05-22   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has said the production and supply of the pharmaceutical items should be streamlined for the benefit of the people disreg...

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Not possible to hold election on June 20 under current situation: EC

2020-05-21   |   Politics

The Elections Commission informed the Supreme Court today that it is not possible to conduct the General Elections on June 20 under the current situat...

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I won’t hesitate to withdraw SL from int’l organizations that harass our forces: President

2020-05-20   |   Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today that he won't hesitate to withdraw Sri Lanka from any international organization that continues to make basele...

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