Jeewan Thondaman says housing event a publicity stunt, not real handover
Opposition MP Jeewan Thondaman has accused the government of misleading the public about the housing handover event scheduled to be held in Bandarawela on Sunday (12) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. In a statement, MP Thondaman said…
Investment Protection Act in the Works, President Anura Tells Visiting US Business Team
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that the security of investors and investments coming into the country has been ensured under the current government. He made this remark during a discussion held this yesterday (11) at the Presidential Secretariat with a…
Mount Lavinia Court incident : Inquiry over lawyer
The Mount Lavinia Police have launched an inquiry into the conduct of a lawyer involved in Friday’s (10) incident at the Mount Lavinia Magistrate’s Court premises, where a police officer allegedly assaulted the attorney. Police said the investigation will look…
“It’s not a personal property”: Chathranga hits back at Harsha over Suwaseriya criticism
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe expressed strong criticism of MP Harsha de Silva, following remarks made by the latter over alleged rebranding plans of the Suwaseriya ambulance service. “I think MP Harsha de Silva doesn’t have a party, leadership, or constituency…
FIFA Appoints SL chief to Grassroots & Amateur Football Committee
World football governing body FIFA has appointed Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) President Jaswar Umar to its Committee for Grassroots and Amateur Football. The appointment comes as Sri Lankan football undergoes a period of rapid growth under Umar’s leadership…
Mahinda, Maithripla request return of vehicles provided for security: Minister
Former Presidents Mahinda Rajapaksa and Maithripala Sirisena have requested the return of vehicles previously provided for their security, Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said. The minister noted that if returning the vehicles were to affect their security in any way,…
India-funded plantation housing project: President to hand over 2,000 houses
An event to hand over housing ownership to hill country plantation community will be held tomorrow (12) at the Bandarawela Public Grounds under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Under the fourth phase of the Indian-funded housing project for…
Sajith says multiple SJB MPs to step down for Provincial Council race
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today issued a strong warning to the government, saying the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will rally with the people and take to the streets if electricity tariffs are increased again. Speaking at the launch of the…
Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne assumes duties as Deputy Minister of Mass Media
Dr. Kaushalya Ariyaratne officially assumed duties as the new Deputy Minister of Mass Media this morning (11) at the Ministry premises in Narahenpita. She was appointed to the post yesterday under the recent Cabinet reshuffle announced by President Anura Kumara…
Egg prices reduced by Rs. 10: producers association
The All Ceylon Small and Medium Scale Egg Producers Association has announced a reduction of Rs. 10 in egg prices in the local market. Chairman of the Association, Navod Sampath Bandara, stated that the decision was made to curb the…