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Oil and gas markets on edge as regional tensions escalate. Oil, currency, and equity markets are treating all-out war between Israel and the Iranian regime almost as if it were a routine and contained Middle East spat, likely to blow over...

Public attention is now focused on the manner in which Western Local Government Commissioner Ms. Sarangika Jayasundara established the authority of the Colombo Municipal Council, and Central Local Government Commissioner Ms. A.M.K.B.K. Atapattu established the authority of the Kadugannawa Pradeshiya...

The election to appoint a new Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha commenced today (17), under the patronage of Western Provincial Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara. During the proceedings, a dispute arose regarding the voting method for the chairman's election. One group...

Cabinet Grants Approval to Draft Bill Abolishing Former Presidents’ Privileges and MPs’ Pensions The Cabinet has granted approval to draft legislation aimed at abolishing the privileges currently afforded to former presidents, as well as the pensions received by members of...

Due to concerns that international indicators such as the Global Food Security Index (GFSI) do not accurately reflect the true state of food security in Sri Lanka—and the associated data being insufficient or imprecise—the government has found it increasingly difficult...

The selection of positions at the Kadugannawa Municipal Council was conducted without any issues, thanks to the transparent open voting process overseen by Central Local Government Commissioner A.M.K.B.K. Atapattu. The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) emerged victorious in securing control of...

The Ministry of Energy has urged the public not to be misled by false reports circulating about a potential oil shortage in the country. In an official statement, the Ministry emphasized that several misleading and unfounded claims—particularly on social media—suggest...

It has been reported that UNP Member of Parliament Uluwaduge Sandamali, who serves as a representative of the Colombo Municipal Council, has been seriously injured following an alleged assault by a group of activists from the National People's Power (NPP)...

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, speaking in Parliament today, accused the Speaker of obstructing the freedom of speech within the House. He stated that while the Chief Organizer of the Government Party is given the opportunity to express his views, the...

A significant number of opposition party leaders have walked out of the Parliament Chamber this morning (17), protesting what they allege to be the partisan behavior of the Speaker. Following the walkout, a discussion was held among several Members of...