Politics

Electricity, fuel, bus and train fares to go up again   Electricity and fuel tariffs as well as train and bus fares are to increase by 15% from April 1st next year, sources from the Finance Ministry say. These increases…

President visits Mannar   President Ranil Wickremesinghe who is currently on an observation tour of Northern Province visited the Mannar District this morning (20). The aim of this visit by the President was to investigate the problems faced by the…

“No investments coming in under new capital-based package”   The Ministerial Consultative Committee on investment Promotion advised the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) to clearly communicate to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) and the Treasury that…

‘Won’t allow anyone with ulterior motive harm Sino-Lanka friendship’   Chairman of the United National Party – Vajira Abeywardena has said that no one with ulterior motives will be allowed to harm the traditional friendship between Sri Lanka and China.…

Possible to maintain inflation below 4-5% by the end of 2023 – CBSL Governor   The Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe stated in Parliament that customers who have been inconvenienced due to the…

LG polls by March 20: Elections Commission   The Local Government elections will be held by March 20 next year, the National Elections Commission said. Its Commissioner General Saman Sri Rathnayake said the elected members will also be announced through…

China will support SL to develop – Lin Songtian   President of the Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries (CPAFFC) – Mr. Lin Songtian has assured that China will support Sri Lanka to develop, as a friend and…

President emphasizes need to immediately execute Singapore – SL FTA President Ranil Wickremesinghe instructed the relevant officials to implement the Singapore-Sri Lanka Free Trade Agreement (FTA) immediately. The President issued these instructions during the discussion held at the Presidential Secretariat…

Members nominated to serve in Select Committee of Parliament   Speaker – Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today (16) announced that the following Members have been nominated with Madhura Withanage  as the Chair to serve on the Select Committee of Parliament to…

Driving licenses for  hearing impaired   The Transport and Highways Ministry today (16) launched their pilot program to issue light vehicle driving licenses for the hearing impaired in the Gampaha district. Accordingly, temporary driving licenses for practical training (Learner Permit)…