Politics

China assures of continued support   Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka – Mr. Qi Zhenhong has today (25) assured President Ranil Wickremesinghe of China’s continued support to overcome current challenges. According to the embassy, they had reviewed the progressive bilateral…

President slams Opp Leader, Human rights orgs, some clergy & media in fiery speech   President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that he will never allow violence and anarchy to prevail under the guise of human rights, adding that if any party…

Wickremesinghe administration should respect fundamental rights – HRW   The Wickremesinghe administration should respect fundamental rights, including peaceful protest, says Human Rights Watch. Mentioning the Sri Lankan President’s warning yesterday (23) that he will declare a state of emergency and…

Import restrictions on several items eased The government has eased import restrictions on several items with effect from yesterday (23). Accordingly, import restrictions on tiles, ceramics, perfume, air conditioners, refrigerators, washing machines among other items were eased. A Gazette Notification…

President reveals how he will control the next ‘Aragalaya’ N President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will not allow another ‘Aragalaya’ (public struggle) to be held with the intention of changing the government. Speaking in Parliament today, he warned that the…

Disciplinary action against Duminda   Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party – former President Maithripala Sirisena said that disciplinary action would be taken against MP Duminda Dissanayake who voted in favor of the budget. He was speaking at a…

Poisons & Opium Act in effect from today   The Poisons, Opium, and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Bill passed in the parliament on October 19th, 2022 shall come into effect as the Poisons, Opium and Dangerous Drugs (Amendment) Act No. 41…

Ministry was urged to bring back suspended Oman embassy official in February!   A COPA sub-committee to resolve the issue pertaining to the lack of skilled workers to meet foreign job demands. The Committee on Public Accounts disclosed at the…

2nd reading of Budget 2023 passed   The second reading of the budget proposals for 2023 was passed in Parliament today (22) by a majority of 37 votes. The proposals received 121 votes in favour and 84 against. One member…

SLPP back in action after BR’s return; reveals SLT bills of Siri kotha   A Sri Lanka Telecom Trade Union had revealed that the unpaid telephone bill of the United National Party headquarters – Siri Kotha, stands at a staggering…