Sajith named as next Presidential candidate from SJB The Working Committee of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has unanimously decided to name Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa as the next Presidential candidate from the party. Accordingly, a proposal submitted by…
FIVE KEY PRIORITIES PILLARS FOR REFORM IMF PROGRAM
Reform program for SL prioritizes 5 key pillars – IMF The IMF said that its reform program supported under the EFF arrangement for Sri Lanka is built on strong policy measures and prioritizes five key pillars. 1. An ambitious…
IT IS ONLY A RUMOUR TO RE-APPOINT MR AS PRIME MINISTER
No request made to re-appoint MR as PM – Sagara General Secretary of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Attorney – Sagara Kariyawasam has said no request was made to the President to re-appoint Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa as…
AS PREDICTED THE THREE GOVERNORS REMOVED
3 governors removed – PMD The Governors of the North, East & Wayamba Provinces have been removed by the President today (15), the President’s Media states. New Governors will be appointed by next Wednesday (17), the PMD adds. Related…
FOR EARLY PREZ POLLS SAJITH PREDICTS
Sajith ready for early Prez polls Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has stated that he was ready for early Presidential elections. Addressing the executive committee of the combined opposition at a meeting today (15), Mr. Premadasa said that it was…
ON RELAXING IMPORT RESTRICTIONS TO BE REPORTED TO IMF
Report on relaxing import restrictions to IMF in June The Ministry of Finance said a report will be directed to the International Monetary Fund in June regarding the relaxation of import restrictions that are currently in effect. State Minister…
HEAVYWEIGHTS OF SJB TO BE ON PRESIDENT’S SIDE
SJB heavyweights side with President Samagi Jana Balawegaya Parliamentarians Rajitha Senaratne and Vadivel Suresh and former MP P Harrison have made what appears to be the strongest hints yet that they will join hands with President Ranil Wickremesinghe and his…
OWING TO WRIT PETITIONS COURT OF APPEAL NOT IN FAVOUR OF EXPORTING MONKEYS
Notices issued on Cabinet over decision to send Toque Macaque to China Subsequent to a writ petition filed by environmental organizations seeking an injunction order to prevent the implementation of the decision to send 100,000 Toque Macaque to China,…
AMENDMENT TO THE LAND ACT FOR DEVELOPMENT NEEDS
President instructs amendment of the Land Act to suit current development needs President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the relevant officials to amend the existing ordinances regarding lands to suit the current development needs. The President also informed to appoint a…
ARREST OM IMRAN KHAN LEGAL – SUPREME COURT
Pakistan’s Supreme Court rules Imran Khan’s arrest was illegal Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ruled that former prime minister Imran Khan’s dramatic arrest on corruption charges this week was illegal. The court ordered Mr Khan’s immediate release. His lawyers had…