Politics

Another bribery case against Johnston! The Bribery Commission has filed another case against former Minister Johnston Fernando and three others in the Colombo High Court today (30). The other defendants in the case are former CWE Chairman Eraj Fernando and…

PM holds discussion with Boris Johnson Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that UK Premier Boris Johnson has pledged to support the country ‘in the fields of tackling climate change and assisting the country in becoming an export oriented open economy.’…

Wimalaweera to request for protection from India Former Minister of State Wimalaweera Dissanayake says he is to request the Prime Minister of India – Narendra Modi to take him and his family members to India for protection as Sri Lankan…

PM’s special statement on 21A today evening The Prime Minister will deliver a special statement today (29) at 6.45pm. The statement will focus on the 21st Amendment and the strengthening of Parliamentary Committees.

Party leaders must decide timing & methodology to abolish Executive Presidency – PM Prime minister Ranil Wickremesinghe says that the timing and methodology with regard to the abolition of the Executive Presidency must be decided by Party leaders. Making a…

Election Commission summons party secretaries! The Election Commission has summoned all the secretaries of political parties on June 06th to discuss the country’s current situation. The members of the Election Commission met recently to discuss the current situation in the country.

PM holds talks with agri sector on looming food shortage The Prime Minister held discussions with representatives from the agriculture sector to discuss the pending food shortage in the country. During the discussions the Prime Minister stated that US $600m…

Party leaders agree that 21A should be passed ASAP The Party Leaders meeting to discuss the draft 21st Amendment was held under the auspice of the Prime Minister today (27). The purpose of the meeting was to allow the Party…

JVP planning to make more suggestions for 21A The JVP says they hope to present a list of amendments to be included in the draft bill for the 21st Amendment to the Constitution.Speaking to media at the JVP headquarters today…

Bandula tells all state media heads, directors to resign Newly appointed Minister of media – Bandula Gunawardena has informed all director board members of state media stations to resign. The announcement had come today evening (27), reports say. Quoting a…