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SLFP Maithri faction informs EC of Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa's appointment as Chairman

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- The Maithri faction of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has informed the Election Commission (EC) that Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been appointed as the Acting Chai... Read More


Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa risks losing Parliamentary seat -- Thissa Kuttiarachchi

Sri Lanka, April 23 -- It is a matter of concern that Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been appointed as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) while he is still a member of t... Read More


"President Ranil Wickremesinghe has rescued Sri Lanka amid challenging global situations"

Sri Lanka, April 19 -- President Ranil Wickremesinghe, as the Finance Minister, has succeeded in rescuing Sri Lanka from bankruptcy in the face of a major crisis in the world economy and the war situa... Read More


CEA, port not informed of hazardous cargo in US ship - State Minister

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Environment State Minister Janaka Wakkumbura told Parliament yesterday that an extensive investigation will be conducted to ascertain whether the permission has been obtained fro... Read More


House passes VAT increase gazette

Sri Lanka, April 3 -- Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse suspended the Parliament sessions until 4 pm yesterday due to the absence of members of the ruling party and the opposition who were nominated to s... Read More


Defaulting taxpayers owe Govt Rs. 1,066 Bn - Patali

Sri Lanka, April 2 -- Chairman of the Committee on Ways and Means and MP Patali Champika Ranawaka said in Parliament yesterday that Sri Lanka Customs, Inland Revenue Department and Excise Department a... Read More


Prasanna roots for Presidential Election over Parliamentary Polls

Sri Lanka, March 29 -- It is better to hold the Presidential Election first than the Parliamentary Elections in order to save the country from the current economic crisis, for the country can be rebui... Read More


Japanese investor to develop Pettah floating market

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said yesterday that the floating market in Pettah will be developed as a major tourist hotspot targeting more foreign i... Read More


Kohuwala flyover construction will be completed in three months

Sri Lanka, March 28 -- Transport, Highways and Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana made a special visit to inspect the resumption of the construction of the flyover at the Kohuwala junction w... Read More


Renovated Siyane Tharu Volleyball court for Gampaha

Sri Lanka, March 27 -- Renovated Siyane Tharu Volleyball Court in Gampaha will be commissioned by Urban Development and Housing Minister Prasanna Ranathunga on March 29. The Reggie Ranatunga Memorial... Read More