Politics

President’s fund : Former MP denies getting money, demands correction Former MP Manoj Sirisena says he made a verbal and written clarification from the President’s Fund yesterday, about the recent statement made in Parliament by Minister Nalinda Jayatissa mentioning his…

Govt extends retirement age of doctors The retirement age of government doctors has been extended to the age of 63 years, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced. Addressing the media today, Minister Jayatissa said that the retirement age of government…

Petition filed challenging Upali Pannilage’s Parliament appointment A Quo Warranto application has been filed against Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Professor Upali Pannilage, seeking his disqualification as an MP. The application was filed by public interest…

IMF executive board meeting on Sri Lanka expected in coming months The International Monetary Fund (IMF) announced that its Executive Board meeting on Sri Lanka is anticipated to occur in the coming months, pending the completion of prior actions by…

President announces several tax revisions (Update)Published 2 days ago on December 18, 2024By editor Delivering a special statement in Parliament today (Dec. 18), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced several tax revisions. The revisions include PAYE tax, withholding tax as well…

I am a degree holder, says Sajith Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa claimed today that he is a degree holder and tabled all his certificates in Parliament. “I attended Kindergarten at St. Bridget’s Convent and then joined S. Thomas Prep for…

Justice Minister and Ajith P. Perera clash over legal titles Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara and Opposition MP Ajith P. Perera clashed in Parliament today over their respective designations as legal professionals in Sri Lanka. Addressing Parliament today, SJB MP Ajith…

President announces several tax revisions Delivering a special statement in Parliament today (Dec. 18), President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced several tax revisions. The revisions include PAYE tax, withholding tax as well as VAT amendments for dairy products. The President also…

Unfinished sections of Central Expressway : President discusses with China President Anura Kumara Dissanayake expressed his gratitude to the Chinese government for its support during debt restructuring as well as in the face of the economic crisis. He stated that…

Nizam Kariapper sworn in as MP Nizam Kariapper of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) was sworn in as a Member of Parliament through the SJB National List during the parliamentary session that commenced today (Dec. 18). Following the swearing-in ceremony…