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Madduma Bandara’s name gazetted as MPPublished 6 hours ago on November 19, 2024By editor A Gazette Extraordinary has announced Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List MP from Samagi Jana Balavegaya. The SJB won a total of 5 seats from…

New secretaries to ministries appointed Bimal Rathnayake appointed Leader of the House New secretaries to ministries appointed The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was held at the Presidential…

ADB approves $200 million policy-based loan to Sri Lanka The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri Lanka strengthen its financial sector. This second subprogram of ADB’s Financial Sector…

NZ vs SL : 3rd ODI called off Persistent rain in Pallekele meant the final ODI between Sri Lanka and New Zealand was washed out, with Sri Lanka, who had won the first two games, taking the series 2-0. This…

Today’s CBSL official exchange rates The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 18), compared to last week. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced…

New People’s Bank Chairman assumes duties Prof. P.N.D. Fernando officially took over as Chairman of People’s Bank today (18 Nov) at a ceremony held at the bank’s Head Office attended by CEO/GM of People’s Bank, Clive Fonseka and the bank’s…

Ravi’s Nomination : Objections raised by NDF alliance members The National Unity Alliance (NUA) has appealed to the National Election Commission to refrain from issuing a Gazette announcing former minister Ravi Karunanayake as a National List MP of the National…

President AKD’s India visit : FM gives details President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India in December, newly appointed Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking to the media today, the Foreign Minister said that the President is expected to travel…

NPP MP responds to criticism over No Muslim rep in Cabinet National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Colombo MP Dr Rizvie Salih says the NPP is of the view that the primary condition for leading a ministry should be a person’s qualifications,…

Driver Carjacks Rs 75 mn Cash Van in Minuwangoda, Police Seek Public Help A van belonging to a Cash in Transit service, carrying approximately Rs. 75 million, was carjacked yesterday (18) in Minuwangoda. The van’s driver is suspected of orchestrating…