Politics

“If President wants General Election, hold a General Election” – Hakeem   Parliamentarian Rauff Hakeem challenged President Ranil Wickremesinghe to conduct General Elections, speaking at an event on Saturday (4). “The President says the Local Government Election is not useful…

Decision on new dates for 2023 LG polls postponed   A new date for the 2023 Local Government (LG) election will be announced at the beginning of next week, Chairman of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, Attorney-at-Law Nimal G…

G.L. removed as SLPP chairman!   It is reported that the Executive Council of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna has decided to remove Prof. G.L. Peiris from the post of party chairman. SLPP General Secretary – Sagara Kariyawasam says that…

IMF defends CBSL’s decision to raise policy rates   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the decision taken by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) to raise the policy rates is appropriate and in line with its objectives. “It…

Only parliamentary election can change a government – President   Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that a change of government can only be brought about through a parliamentary election and the streets is not an option for parliament. He…

New LG Polls date to be announced today?; date remains blank on postponement notice     The Election Commission is scheduled to announce the new date of the Local Government (LG) Elections today (03). Although the local government election was…

Decision on new dates for 2023 LG polls postponed   A new date for the 2023 Local Government (LG) election will be announced at the beginning of next week, Chairman of the Election Commission of Sri Lanka, Attorney-at-Law Nimal G…

President emphasizes need for an urgent transition to a green economy   President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced that a foundation is presently being established to advance Sri Lanka’s economy to a global level over the next five years by implementing…

New Dy. Chairman appointed to PUCSL   New Deputy. Chairman appointed to PUCSL Mr. Sellampola Gedara Senarathna has been appointed as the new Deputy Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission with effect from March, 02. The new appointment came following…

Ministerial committee to look into Customs detained goods!   Ministerial committee to look into Customs detained goods! A ministerial committee has been appointed to speed up the investigations in relation to the goods detained by the Sri Lanka Customs. This…