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Possessing wealth not an obstacle to come to politics

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- Commenting on social media posts on Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe's assets, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said yesterday that possessing wealth is not an obstacle to ... Read More


Trade Minister faces questions over declared assets, wealth

Sri Lanka, Sept. 17 -- -Minister Samarasinghe faces backlash on Social media - Assets reportedly exceed Rs. 275 million, including commercial buildings, vehicles, and gold - Minister says he inherit... Read More


43 countries express solidarity with Sri Lanka at UNHRC: Foreign Ministry

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- Some 43 countries that spoke during the Interactive Dialogue (ID) at the 60th Session of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva expressed solidarity with Sri L... Read More


MR not targeted in President's Entitlements Repeal Bill: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 9 -- The President's Entitlements Repeal Bill was not introduced targeting former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today. He told the weekly ... Read More


CID flooded with 60,000 complaints

Sri Lanka, Sept. 5 -- The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been flooded with 60,000 complaints and the government is considering reducing the number of complaints received to the CID as it... Read More


Govt. will reimburse only refundable deposits to Adani: Energy Minister

Colombo, Aug. 16 -- The government will reimburse only the refundable deposits placed by the Adani Group for the Mannar Wind Power project, Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody said yesterday. The Ministe... Read More