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Former Member of Parliament Patali Champika Ranawaka has claimed that several companies which incurred expenses during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s recent visit to China are now seeking tax concessions in return for their investments in Sri Lanka. He pointed out...

Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala today (20) informed Parliament regarding investigations carried out into potential life threats against Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, and other politicians. Addressing Parliament, he stated that the Prime Minister's Office had...

The Opposition Leader stated that it is a fundamental duty of a government to ensure the right to life of its citizens and that affirming the rule of law in the country is a primary responsibility of the government. However,...

In a significant move to curb organized criminal activities, 15 teams from the Police Special Task Force (STF) have been deployed to investigate and suppress operations linked to 18 organized crime groups, according to police sources.Speaking at a media briefing...

Colombo Crime Division has requested the mobile phone of Attorney Dinesh Dodamgoda, who is the legal counsel of Thusitha Halloluwa, the former Director General of Public Relations for former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, in connection with the ongoing investigation into the...

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa stated that he "fought for peace" during his speech at the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s war hero commemoration held this morning (May 20) near the War Heroes Memorial. The event was also attended by former President...

Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has stated that an increase in electricity tariffs is inevitable. He emphasized that the proposed price hike is necessary to offset the ongoing financial losses incurred by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB). According to the Minister,...

Former Minister Mr. Patali Champika Ranawaka stated that the country is currently facing a state of lawlessness, with underworld groups engaging in shootings using unauthorized firearms. He further alleged that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has not yet surrendered the...

Namal Rajapaksa stated that Basil Rajapaksa will soon return to Sri Lanka. He emphasized that Basil must indeed return to the country to face the allegations leveled against him and provide the necessary answers.

The group that contested under the butterfly symbol, aiming to gain control of the Colombo Municipal Council, has presented a series of conditions to the government. Two members of the independent group shared their stance with the media, outlining their...