Politics

Police seal PUCSL Chairman’s office   The office of the Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) – Janaka Ratnayake, has been sealed off by the Kollupitiya Police, based on a court order issued by the Colombo…

Govt. won’t sack anyone, after being pressured by protests – President   Addressing the launching of the Centre for Governance and Public Policy (C-GaPP) at the Sri Lanka Technological Campus (SLTC) Research University at the Trace City in Colombo this…

Postal Voting for the Local Government Election postponed indefinitely   Postal Voting for the Local Government Election postponed indefinitely, National Election Commission announced. The Chairman of the National Election Commission had earlier announced that it will not be possible to…

USD 38 million grant from Japan!   The Japanese Government has agreed to provide a USD 38 million grant to ensure uninterrupted operation of essential and emergency health services in Sri Lanka. Addressing the weekly Cabinet briefing, Minister Bandula Gunawardana…

No approval for cannabis infused chocolates – State minister The Department of Ayurveda has not given its approval for cannabis-infused chocolates that have been released to the market in view of Valentine’s Day, Indigenous Medicine State Minister Sisira Jayakody said.…

20 including US diplomatic officer arrives in SL   20 persons, including a highly placed US diplomatic officer, have come to Katunayake today A group of 20 people, including a senior diplomatic officer of the US, arrived at Bandaranaike International…

Ensure no one in need is overlooked – President   President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed officials to ensure no one in need is overlooked in providing rice to low-income families. In addition, the President directed the officers to purchase adequate rice…

Circular issued on purchasing paddy   A circular has been issued to all relevant state officials regarding the government’s paddy purchasing program for the 2022/2023 Maha season. Accordingly, Treasury Secretary – Mahinda Siriwardene has informed all relevant Ministry Secretaries and…

National Council gives instructions on electricity bill   Respective officials were informed today (13) that the Ceylon Electricity Board and the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka hold discussions before the Public Utilities Commission takes the final decision on the…

Cabinet approval for President’s proposal to provide relief measures The Cabinet today (13) approved a proposal submitted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe aimed at reducing the difficulties faced by the people and providing immediate relief in the face of the current…