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Ferry services between Mannar, Rameswaram to commence soon: President

Colombo, April 17 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that steps will be taken soon to resume ferry services between Mannar and Rameswaram. Adressing an election rally in Mannar, he said... Read More


President warns of removing state officials if they continue to resist change after May

Colombo, April 9 -- Claiming that no section of the public service has been allowed to collapse over the past six months of the present government, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said if officials... Read More


No more extensions on 'Parate execution' suspensions

By Ajith Siriwardana and Yohan Perera Colombo, April 8 -- The Government will not further extend the suspension on 'Parate executions' and it is effective now, Deputy Minister of Finance Harshana Sur... Read More


Govt. to initiate prompt discussions with US on possible relief measures

Colombo, April 5 -- The Sri Lankan government is expected to initiate prompt discussions with the US government regarding possible relief measures following the introduction of the US reciprocal tarif... Read More


Special Tri-Forces team departs for Myanmar to provide disaster relief

Colombo, April 5 -- A specialised medical and disaster relief team, consisting of 26 members from the Sri Lanka Tri-services led by Brigadier Punya Karunathilake departed for Myanmar on a special flig... Read More


Harsha urges Govt. to suspend proposed amendment on SVAT removal for exporters

Colombo, April 4 -- In the wake of the reciprocal tariff imposed by US President Donald Trump, SJB MP Dr. Harsha De Silva urged the government to suspend next week's scheduled amendment on SVAT remova... Read More


Will end distortion in rice, paddy market: President

Colombo, April 4 -- While stressing the need for government intervention in market actvities, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the government will end the distortion in the rice and paddy... Read More


Will review multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues: Modi

Colombo, April 3 -- Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said Sri Lanka and India will review the multifaceted India-Sri Lanka friendship and discuss newer avenues of cooperation during his visit to Sr... Read More


No legal barrier in bringing motion to remove Deshabandu as IGP: Justice Minister

Colombo, April 1 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said there is no legal barrier in bringing a motion to remove suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from the office of IGP as claimed by former J... Read More


NPP hands over motion to remove Deshabandu Tennakoon

Colombo, March 25 -- The National People's Power (NPP) has handed over a motion to the Speaker seeking the removal of suspended IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon. A group of NPP MPs has handed over the motion... Read More