Politics

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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,…

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…

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…