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SJB confirms MPs had freedom to vote on estate wage hike

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- The General Secretary of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Ranjith Madduma Bandara, stated that Member of Parliament Mano Ganesan was given complete freedom to vote in favour of t... Read More


India signs "historic" LPG deal with the US: Hardeep Puri

New Delhi, Nov. 17 -- In a major step towards strengthening India's energy security, Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas Hardeep Singh Puri on Monday announced that Indian public sector oil c... Read More


Sri Lanka boosts global ties, attracts new investors, says Minister

SriLanka, Nov. 17 -- Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, today (17) stated in Parliament that efforts have been made to secure new investment opportunities wi... Read More


EAM Jaishankar to meet Russian counterpart in Moscow today; bilateral, regional issues on agenda

Moscow, Nov. 17 -- Russian foreign minister Sergey Lavrov is set to hold talks with External Affairs Minister S Jaishankar in Moscow on Monday. The sides will discuss political communication between ... Read More


Buddha statue of Sambuddha Jayanthi Vihara Trincomalee was removed for safety: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- The Buddha statue of the Sambuddha Jayanthi Vihara in Trincomalee was removed last night for safety, but will be re-erected today, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala tol... Read More


Sri Lanka has signed 70 MOUs with various countries: Minister

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Sri Lanka has signed 70 MOUs with various countries within the first year of the present government's tenure, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Hearth told Parliament today. ... Read More


Delhi cow shelters already overburdened, MCD flags after SC's stray cattle order

India, Nov. 17 -- The Municipal Corporation of Delhi (MCD) has flagged that the four designated cow shelters in the city are already burdened and might not be able to accommodate any more captured cow... Read More


Select Committee on PC Elections to be appointed

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Ratnayake stated in Parliament on Saturday that a select committee will be formed regarding the Provincial Council (PC) Elections and neces... Read More


'Ranil spent Rs. 1,007 Mn on 24 foreign trips in 22 months'

Sri Lanka, Nov. 17 -- Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe made 24 foreign trips in 22 months during his Presidency and spent Rs. 1,007.346 million on it, Chief Government Whip and Minister Dr. Nalin... Read More


Bhupender Yadav arrives in Brazil for UNFCCC COP30

Belem, Nov. 17 -- Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Bhupender Yadav, arrived in Belem, Brazil, on Monday to participate in the UNFCCC COP30 climate conference. https://x.com/... Read More