By Shamindra Ferdinando
Senior lecturer in economics and head of the IT Department at the University of Colombo, Professor Priyanga Dunusinghe, recently declared that the new National People’s Power (NPP) administration had neither a clear economic policy nor a tangible...
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Cabinet Spokesman, Health and Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated that investigation units will be established within ministries to ensure accountability of public institutions to the people.
The Minister made this statement during the media briefing held yesterday (31) at...
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The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to table the Appropriation Bill for the Financial Year 2025 in Parliament.
According to Government Information Department sources, at this week’s Cabinet meeting, approval was given to instruct the Legal Draftsman to prepare...
Kalutara District SJB MP Ajith P Perera has been appointed the Opposition Leader’s nominee for the Constitutional Council.
The post of Opposition Leader’s nominee in the Constitutional Council was held by Kabir Hashim during the previous Parliament.
The CC is scheduled...
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Jimmy Carter, the 39th president of the United States, a tireless advocate for global health and human rights, has died, it was announced on Sunday. He was 100 years old.
A Georgia Democrat, Carter was the longest-lived president in US...
Defence Secretary Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyacontha (Retd) has said the NPP government will undertake a thorough review of armed forces structures to ensure the best utilisation of resources and enhance the operational efficiency. He said so at a Navy...
Sita Rohini Ellawala Ratwatte, wife of the late Dr. Seevali Ratwatte, former Chairman of the Upali Group of Companies, passed away on Saturday (28) at the age of 94.
She was the sister-in-law of the late Prime Minister Sirimavo Ratwatte...
Aitken Spence Travels walked away with the coveted title of Best Travel Agent Inbound – Large Category, Best Cruise Lines Operator and Best Professional MICE Organizer at the recently concluded Sri Lanka Tourism Awards 2024 organized by the Sri...
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SJB MP Mujibur Rahuman stated that the Government is imposing a Rs.65 tax per kilogramme on imported rice to benefit mill owners, allowing them to set their desired controlled prices and earn profits at the expense of consumers.
Speaking at...
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Following the recent Parliamentary elections, the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has announced the immediate suspension of members who left the party to contest the elections with other parties or independent groups, including P.Ariyanethiran who contested the recent Presidential...