Politics

Will continue to stand with SL – Modi Indian Prime Minister – Narendra Modi has reiterated that India would continue to stand with the friendly people of Sri Lanka. He had stated this after meeting with Sri Lankan Finance Minister…

Decided to work with the IMF – President Sri Lanka has started discussions with international monetary agencies and other friendly nations on its debt servicing obligations, President Gotabaya Rajapaksa said today (16). In a televised address to the nation, the…

Payments made to gas tankers docked in Colombo Payments made to the LP gas tankers docked in Colombo, reports say. Unloading and distribution of stocks are to commence tomorrow (17). Earlier today, gas companies said that they have suspended operations…

Ministers urge government to seek IMF assistance to resurrect the country! The ministers urged the government at yesterday’s (14) Cabinet meeting again to seek the assistance of the International Monetary Fund to resurrect the country from the financial crisis it…

Railway fares to be upped as well! Soon after Cabinet approval was granted to increase bus fares by 15%, the government is also planning to increase train fares as well. This was revealed by Transport minister – Dilum Amunugama, at…

SJB launches massive protest in Colombo A massive protest launched by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in Colombo has commenced a short while ago (15).    

Hold a Presidential Election promptly – Sajit Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa says a Presidential Election must be held with the approval of a two-thirds majority in Parliament. Speaking following the protest march organized by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya…

Prices of 60 medicinal drugs revised The Government has published an extraordinary gazette revising the prices of 60 medicinal drugs with effect from today (15).

Fifteen hectares of Mattala Airport to be leased to two hotels! The Ministry of Tourism has planned to reserve 15 hectares of the Mattala International Airport terminal building for two hotels under a 35 year contract, it is reported. It…

Reveal truth about drug shortage! The Medical and Civil Rights Physicians’ Trade Union Alliance urges the government to reveal to the public the real risk of a drug shortage in the country. Given the current situation in the country, the…