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Tamil National Alliance member Mr. Shanakya Rasamanikkam stated that the President has expressed his agreement to resolve the North East problems before next July 30th. He said that he had informed the President in this discussion that after, what are...

Can Harsha be able to cope with finance committee? How many more quarters government will provide to Gota? Will Pohottuwa go with UNP for the election? The meeting of the members of the ruling party was held last Monday under...

Boris Johnson said he was quitting his seat and triggering an immediate by-election because he was “bewildered and appalled” at the Privileges Committee’s investigation into him. He said he had received a letter from the committee which is investigating whether...

By R. R. M. Lilani Over the past few decades, the People's Republic of China has made remarkable strides in advancing its Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) projects. The BRI aims to foster cooperation and connectivity worldwide, particularly with Asian...

The Government has focussed its attention to the Sectoral Oversight Committee report, which was presented to Parliament today (09), emphasizing the concerns surrounding the potential risk to national security resulting from the privatization of Sri Lanka Telecom. While acknowledging the...

It is reported that arrangements have been made to hold a meeting with the Pohottuwa group of MPs under the chairmanship of President Ranil Wickramasinghe next Monday (12). A senior from the President's office has called MP Namal Rajapakse on...

Questions the timing, given the current climate of decline in exports. Abolishing of SVAT is revenue neutral to the Government. Urges Govt to shield the sector from needless internal shocks The Joint Apparel Association Forum (JAAF) expresses its deep concern...

High Commission of India organized the first Seminar cum Exhibition on Defence on 7 June 2023 in Colombo. Hon. Pramitha Bandara Tennakoon, State Minister of Defence was the Chief Guest of the event. High Commissioner H.E Gopal Baglay, Defence Secretary, Chief of...

The Chairman of the Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee on National Security Mr. Sarath Weerasekera says that the committee does not recommend the privatization of Sri Lanka Telecom. He said that by privatizing the telecom company, the report revealed that sensitive...

Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapaksa informed Parliament today that Samagi Jana Balawega Gampaha District Councilor Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has withdrawn from the membership of the National Security Sectoral Monitoring Committee. Accordingly, the Deputy Speaker said that MP Rauf Hakeem has...