PTA & Online Safety Act: President reveals Govt position
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed the government’s commitment to upholding human rights, stating that key legal reforms and accountability measures are essential to that effort. “Our stance is clear; the Prevention of Terrorism Act must be repealed, the Online Safety…
200 major tax evaders identified : President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake told Parliament that local investments have increased by 18% compared to last year, with indicators suggesting it may be the best year on record. He said the 2025 budget projected an income of Rs. 4.5 trillion—an…
Vogue Jewellers pioneers global expansion with Melbourne Showroom opening
Vogue Jewellers, Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller since 1962, proudly announces the historic opening of its first international store at Westfield Fountain Gate, Melbourne, Australia. Vogue Jewellers, long celebrated as Sri Lanka’s premier jeweller and a groundbreaker in redefining industry standards…
President slams Harsha & Kabir in Parliament
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today strongly criticized SJB MP Harsha de Silva in Parliament, rejecting claims that Sri Lanka would face higher U.S. trade tariffs. He accused the opposition of hoping for the country’s collapse instead of supporting national recovery…
Vehicle imports : President gives major assurance
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today reaffirmed that vehicle imports will continue without disruption and no tax hikes are planned. “There’s no truth to the rumours that vehicle imports will be stopped,” he said. “If you can’t buy one this year,…
Bill to repeal ex-presidents’ privileges tabled in Parliament
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara presented the Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Bill to Parliament, seeking to revoke the Presidents’ Entitlements Act, No. 4 of 1986, and abolish special benefits granted to former Presidents, their widows, and retired Members of Parliament. The proposed…
WATCH : President makes special statement on Economy
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in Parliament to make a special statement on the country’s economy. The post WATCH : President makes special statement on Economy appeared first on Newswire.
Decline in birth rate noted in review of Family Health Services : Minister
Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed a decline in birth rates in Sri Lanka, stating that current demographic trends may not justify assigning a Family Health Officer to every Grama Niladhari Division. He made the remarks in Parliament in response…
Parliament : Key debates set for August including Gambling Bill
Parliament will meet from August 19 to 22, with the Gambling Regulatory Authority Bill among several key items scheduled for debate during the upcoming parliamentary week, according to Secretary General of Parliament Kushani Rohanadeera. The agenda was finalized at the…
Man arrested with 550g of Heroin in Seeduwa
A 36-year-old man from Ganemulla was arrested on Wednesday, August 6, in Seeduwa with 550 grams of heroin in his possession, Police said. The arrest took place while the suspect was traveling in a car, which was seized along with…