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Bill to repeal Presidents' entitlements presented to Parliament

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented in Parliament the Presidents' Entitlements (Repeal) Bill which aims to repeal the Presidents' Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986. The... Read More


NR Consultation case against Namal: CID still awaiting AG's advice

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court tody sent a reminder to the Attorney General to expedite his legal advice regarding a case filed against Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Pa... Read More


No final agreement yet with US: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Sri Lanka has neither reached a final agreement on any matter with the United States nor signed any agreements so far, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. Making a spe... Read More


PM calls for expedited investigations into ongoing school complaints

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has instructed the Investigation Division of the Education Ministry to... Read More


Vehicle imports to continue uninterrupted - President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that the importation of vehicles into the country will continue without disruption, dispelling ongoing speculation and public c... Read More


Government agrees with EU on repealing PTA: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The government has come to an agreement with the European Union on the repealing of the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) and the Online Safety Bill, President Anura Kumara Dissan... Read More


Local investment up 18%, 200 major tax evaders identified: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- In the government's push against tax evasion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake revealed in Parliament that he is in possession of a list of 200 major tax evaders, who collective... Read More


MPs to receive vehicles from next budget: President

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The government will provide a vehicle to each MP from the next budget to be returned after the MP's tenure, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today. He said this while maki... Read More


Opposition to handover no-confidence motion against Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera on Monday

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- The Opposition announced plans to submit a no-confidence motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera on Monday, warning that further disclosures will be made if ... Read More


Rs.15 Bn lawsuit filed by casino mogul Ravi Wijeratne over alleged contractual breach

Sri Lanka, Aug. 7 -- Veteran casino operator Ravi Wijeratne and Rank Entertainment Holdings (Pvt) Ltd., have filed action before the Colombo Commercial High Court against four defendants, including Wa... Read More