Politics

SL among top 10 corrupt countries: CBK Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike said a government should have a clear vision to develop a country, and that Sri Lanka is among one of the 10 most corrupt countries in the world. Ms.…

We are not responsible for this govt’s actions: Basil   Former Minister Basil Rajapaksa said the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is not ready to take the responsibility for the decisions taken by the current government. He pointed out that…

Parliament to convene on Jan. 05th after tomorrow   The Committee on Parliamentary Business has decided today (12) that following the sitting of Parliament to be held tomorrow (13), Parliament will meet again on January 05, the Secretary General of…

Irrigation Ministry terminates contract with Chinese joint venture   The Sunday Leader newspaper has reported that the Ministry of Irrigation has suspended a contract that was given to a Chinese joint venture, which was supported by the Asian Development Bank.…

25,000 party members to Colombo for the SJB conference   The annual party conference of Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) is scheduled to be held today (Dec. 11). General Secretary of SJB, Ranjith Madduma Bandara stated that the conference will be…

Sajith unanimously re-elected as SJB leader   MP Sajith Premadasa has been unanimously re-elected as the Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) at the party’s annual conference currently underway at Campbell Park in Borella. Taking to the stage, SJB…

IMF chief Georgieva cites ‘fruitful exchange’ with China on debt issues   International Monetary Fund Chief Kristlina Georgieva says she had a “fruitful exchange” with her Chinese counterparts on accelerating debt treatments for countries like Zambia and Sri Lanka. Georgieva,…

Secret mission to appoint Gota as PM!   A secret mission is on to appoint Gotabaya Rajapaksa as the prime minister, with a party thrown for MPs to obtain their support, according to Neth News ‘Kanin Konin.’ The programme also…

If I am removed from Parliament 54 SJB members will lose MP posts – Diana State Minister of Tourism and Member of Parliament Diana Gamage yesterday inquired whether the MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) who questioned her citizenship…

3rd reading of Budget 2023 passed   The third reading of Budget 2023 was passed in parliament a short while ago. Votes in Favor : 123 Votes Against : 80 Abstentions : 02