Politics

Warrant issued to arrest Wimal, recalled   The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (14) recalled the arrest warrant that was issued against former Minister Wimal Weerawansa after the latter appeared before the court presenting a motion. The magistrate had previously issued…

No discussion of a cabinet reshuffle – Bandula Cabinet spokesperson Minister Bandula Gunawardena said that there was no discussion of a cabinet reshuffle. He said this while responding to queries raised at the Cabinet briefing held today (14). The ‘Irida…

New Media Minister Manusha!     During a recent meeting held with several ministers at the President’s residence, the President had spoken about a Cabinet reshuffle and the need to change the ‘Mass Media’ portfolio as soon as possible, it…

Expeditious implementation of Indian housing project   High Commissioner of India – Mr. Gopal Baglay and Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development, – Jeevan Thondaman exchanged diplomatic notes, paving way for a three-fold increase in unit cost of…

Pavithra gets new post   Minister Pavithradevi Wanniarachchi was appointed recently (09) as the President of the Sri Lanka – European Union Parliamentary Friendship Association. The special meeting to appoint the office bearers related to the Ninth Parliament of the…

Public servants may get extra allowance   The Government will consider providing an additional allowance for public sector employees in the fourth quarter of this year following an assessment of the economic situation in consultation with the International Monetary Fund…

Trade Unions warn of total shutdown Trade Unions have warned of the possibility of a ‘total shutdown’ if the government fails to address its demands before the 15th of March 2023. High-income earning public servants in higher education, medical, banking,…

Names of 266 former MPs on pension payroll made public. The list of retired Members of Parliament (MPs) who are on the pension payroll has been made public after obtaining details from the right to information act.  

Xi Jinping secured 3rd term as President   China’s leader Xi Jinping has secured a historic third term as president of China. He was unanimously elected president of the People’s Republic of China (PRC) and chairman of the Central Military…

Gazette on new date of LG polls, issued   The Election Commission states that new, gazettes extraordinary, have been issued on setting a fresh date for the Local Government polls. The gazettes were issued on March 08. Accordingly, all Returning…