Politics

“Sri Lanka Sex Party” forms political party! “It is reported that steps have been taken to register the Sri Lankan Sex Party in the Election Commissioner’s Office for a freer society that accepts sexuality in a positive way. It is…

President briefs international community on removal of protesters! President Ranil Wickremesinghe says that he reaffirms Sri Lanka’s commitment to establish the right to peaceful assembly without violence. The President’s Office issued a statement saying that the President expressed this position…

Committee to probe bribery allegations against Nimal Siripala President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a three-member committee to conduct an investigation into the bribery allegations levelled by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa against former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva. The committee is…

New cabinet sworn-in ; Ali Sabry appointed Foreign Affairs Minister The new Cabinet of Ministers were sworn in today before President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the Prime Minister’s Office. Accordingly, 18 cabinet ministers including former minister Ali Sabry were sworn in…

President Ranil appoints inquiry committee over allegations against Nimal Siripala President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a three member investigation committee headed by retired High Court Judge Kusala Sarojini Weerawardena to inquire into allegations against Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva…

Vajira Abeywardene appointed as UNP National List MP Gazette notification issued appointing Vajira Abeywardene for the UNP National List MP’s seat rendered vacant by Ranil Wickremesinghe being elected President.

New Cabinet swears in Swearing in of the New Cabinet Ministers took place shortly ago at the Prime Minister’s office. Eighteen cabinet ministers, including the PM, have been appointed. Keheliya Rambukwella, Douglas Devananda, Ali Sabry, Bandula Gunawardena, Susil Premajayantha, Wijedasa…

Dinesh Gunawardhana the New Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardhana has taken oaths as the Prime Minister of the interim government before president Ranil Wickremesinghe.

EC informed of vacant MP seat The Secretary General of Parliament has informed the Election Commission that a Parliament seat is vacant with Ranil Wickremesinghe being elected President.

Cabinet ministers to swear in today The new Cabinet of Ministers will be sworn in today (22). The President’s Media Division said the swearing in ceremony will take place at the Prime Minister’s Office at 9.00am.