Politics

State losses pass Rs. 30 mn after upping MPs’ fuel allowance State losses have passed the Rs. 30 million mark after it was decided to increase the fuel allowance of MPs, reports say. Former Finance Minister – Basil Rajapaksa had…

BR led SLPP to request ministerial portfolios for pro- Rajapaksa gang Reports say that the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) is to urge President Ranil Wickremesinghe to present Cabinet portfolios for their district leaders when forming a new government. SLPP…

I don’t allow violence & terrorism – President President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will not allow violence and terrorism but will protect non-violence and democracy. He was addressing the ceremonial opening of the third session of the Ninth Parliament held…

Nimal Siripala sworn in as minister (Update) Nimal Siripala de Silva has been sworn in as the Minister of Ports, Shipping, and Aviation before President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Mr. de Silva held the post previously as well before stepping down following…

In an interview with the Wall Street Journal, the President said the return of Rajapaksa could inflame political tensions in the country. “It isn’t the right time for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to return to Sri Lanka as it could…

Cabinet approval for 22A – Justice minister Minister of Justice – Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, has received Cabinet approval. Wijayadasa tweets 22 08 01

IMF assistance delayed, says President; JR economy now over President Ranil Wickremesinghe noted that it will take time to get support from the International Monetary Fund, and that this crisis will not be resolved simply by getting money from the…

President gives strange assurance to SLPP parliamentarians! President Ranil Wickremesinghe has assured the members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) that the current parliament will not be dissolved until its full five-year term is completed, it is reported. Prior…

Law related to Contempt of Court to be amended : Bandula Consequent to the recent criticism on punishments meted out to convicts on the offence, the government has decided to amend the law related to Contempt of Court, Government spokesman,…

Deputy and Assistant Govt. Whips appointed Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has handed over appointment letters to the Deputy and Assistant Government Whips. Accordingly, MPs Sagara Kariyawasam and Jayantha Ketagoda were appointed Deputy Government Whips.Meanwhile, MPs Kokila Gunawardena, Madhura Withanage, and…