Politics

IMF hopes to complete SL aid talks ‘as quickly as possible’ The International Monetary Fund hopes to complete rescue talks with Sri Lanka “as quickly as possible,” Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva said on Wednesday, hours before the crisis-hit South Asian…

RW to swear in tomorrow Ranil Wickremesinghe to be sworn in as Sri Lanka’s 8th Executive President at the Parliamentary complex tomorrow morning (21 July). Related News : Time that we remained divided has ended – President-elect Ranil elected as…

Time that we remained divided has ended – President-elect President-elect Ranil Wickremesinghe says the time they had remained divided has now ended. Addressing parliament shortly after winning the Presidential vote earlier today, Mr. Wickremesinghe invited all political leaders to join…

FR challenging RW’s Parliament seat dismissed The Supreme Court has dismissed a fundamental rights petition filed seeking an order to invalidate the appointment of Ranil Wickremesinghe as a Member of Parliament. The decision was delivered today by a judge-bench comprising…

SLMC to vote for Dullas The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress has decided to vote in favour of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Parliamentarian Dullas Alahapperuma at tomorrow’s vote to elect a President. Leader of the SLMC MP Rauff Hakeem said the…

SLFP will also vote for Dullas The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) says that they have also decided to vote in favour of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP – Dullas Alahapperuma at tomorrow’s vote to elect a President.

Social media threats for MPs : Complaint from Speaker Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has complained to Police requesting to conduct an investigation into those who are threatening and exerting pressure through social media to MPs with regard to voting in…

Can’t lie about sudden relief – Sajith Opposition Leader – Sajith Premadasa says that in the economic bankruptcy that the country is facing, it is not possible to lie that relief will be given suddenly to the people. A special…

Army to provide fuel for MPs coming to parliament Fuel has been provided from the Army for MPs who are coming to Parliament. Many have raised fuel issues with the Speaker and accordingly, measures have been taken to provide fuel…

SLFP split on vote! The 14 Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) parliamentarians are said to be split into two factions in selecting a new President, according to internal sources. It is said that the two members, Suren Raghavan and Shantha…