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SLPP MP Uddika resigns, Muthukumarana to fill vacancy

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Anuradhapura District MP Uddika Premaratne tendered his resignation from his Parliament seat yesterday. In his resignation letter, Premaratne s... Read More


Rs. 20 Bn loan lifeline for SMEs

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- The government has taken measures to implement a Rs.20 billion credit scheme to revive the micro, small and medium enterprise sector in Sri Lanka. Accordingly, the Cabinet of M... Read More


Crocs' Watch

Sri Lanka, Feb. 28 -- Crocodiles have been involved in violent deaths including attacks on children and a disturbing case of a sea attack near Dehiwala in 2022, resulting in fatalities: Methods of ki... Read More


Media should empower citizens with knowledge and awareness of Parliament - Ajith Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 27 -- Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa recently stressed the importance of increasing public awareness of Parliament saying that it would help to show how Parliament and politics can be ... Read More


PM calls for disciplinary action against CEB spokesman

Sri Lanka, Feb. 23 -- Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has instructed relevant authorities to conduct an inquiry and take disciplinary action against the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) media spokesma... Read More


Cabinet nod to be sought to suspend parate law

Sri Lanka, Feb. 22 -- State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said in Parliament yesterday (21) that measures will be taken to suspend parate execution rights for a specific period with ... Read More


Harin's statement is not collective view of government - Prasanna Ranatunga

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Chief Government Whip Minister Prasanna Ranatunga said in Parliament yesterday that the recent statement made by Sports and Tourism Minister Harin Fernando during a recent touris... Read More


Electricity charges will be reduced more than expected

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera told Parliament yesterday (20) that he will work to reduce the electricity bill by a greater amount than previously mentioned. Prop... Read More


Cops to get new uniforms, 70,000 shoes

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted its consent to the proposal forwarded by Public Security Minister Tiran Alles to take necessary measures to purchase the stock of fabrics and... Read More


HTUA proposals to be presented to special committee on February 28

Sri Lanka, Feb. 21 -- The Health Ministry's final position on the proposals of the Health Trade Union Alliance (HTUA) is scheduled to be presented to the committee appointed to look into the proposals... Read More