Politics

MR hints of an election before December   Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has hinted of an election before December this year. Speaking to the media at the Abhayaramaya Temple in Narahenpita today (March 27), the former President also mentioned that…

What will happen to SLT’s most precious fiber optic cables?     Among the physical assets owned by Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) to be sold, it is reported that the most valuable asset is the cable system consisting of five…

“Give me whatever possible, I only have three months left” – MS   Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that he has only three months left to pay the compensation related to the Easter attacks judgment. Speaking at a gathering held…

Suspect arrested for hooting Minister Bandula – Lankadeepa   Police have arrested a man for hooting Minister Bandula Gunawardena who was attending a ceremony to lay the foundation stone for a Buddhist shrine near the Pitipana Junction in Homagama, Lankadeepa…

President extends IGP’s tenure?     President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended the tenure of incumbent police chief Chandana Wickramaratna by a period of 03 months, reports ‘The Leader’ website. The website adds that during a meeting chaired by the President…

April salaries will be paid for Govt sector before New Year – PM     Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena yesterday said the April salary will be paid for government employees before the New Year holidays. Prime Minister Gunawardena told Parliament…

Government has no plans to dismantle CSD – Sagala     The Government has no intention of dissolving the Civil Service Department (CSD), Senior Adviser to the President on National Security and Chief of the Presidential Staff Sagala Ratnayake said.…

Govt reveals why retired Air Force official blacklisted after speaking at NPP rally The Ministry of Defence has provided a response to the National People’s Power (NPP) queries over the blacklisting of two former armed forces personnel, including retired Air…

Who’s behind script of ‘Basil recordings’?     An audio recording of a heated argument allegedly took place between Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Basil Rajapaksa and former Moratuwa Mayor Saman Lal Fernando is currently circulating on social…

Visiting Indian delegation holds talks with Power minister   A discussion had been on Energy sector cooperation & Investments today (24) with the visiting delegation from India led by Secretary of India’s Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas – Mr.…