Yoshita Rajapaksa and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa's private security Major Neville Vanniarachchi were summoned to the Criminal Investigation Department … [Read more...]
Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne is the New Speaker
Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, elected to Parliament from Polonnaruwa district, has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker.Prime Minister Dr. Harini … [Read more...]
Video: Minister of Justice to CID
Harshana Nanayakkara, Minister of Justice and National Integration, has submitted a complaint to the Criminal Investigation Department this morning (16).The … [Read more...]
All investigations, including murders of Lasantha & Thajudeen to be accelerated
It is reported that the investigations regarding the controversial killings that took place during the previous governments are to be accelerated.Public … [Read more...]
A special party leaders meeting this afternoon
It is reported that a special party leaders meeting will be held today (16) at 1.00 pm to discuss several decisions related to the upcoming parliamentary … [Read more...]
President Accorded Ceremonial Welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, currently on a three-day official visit to India, was formally welcomed today (16) at the Rashtrapati Bhavan, the official … [Read more...]
President begins diplomatic talks in India .. meets Foreign Minister, Finance Minister & National Security Adviser
Focusing on the ability to utilize India's huge market to bring about economic revival in Sri LankaIndian Finance and Corporate Affairs Minister Nirmala Seetha … [Read more...]
President Receives a Grand Welcome in India
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake arrived in India today (15) at around 5:30 p.m. via the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi.India's Minister of … [Read more...]
President Departs to India for Maiden Foreign Visit
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island this afternoon (15) for India, marking his first official foreign visit since assuming office. The visit, … [Read more...]
New Zealand extends full support to Sri Lanka
New Zealand's High Commissioner to Sri Lanka and Maldives, David Pine, says the New Zealand government will fully support the development of many … [Read more...]
School uniforms before new school term starts
The Ministry of Education states school uniforms will be given to students before the start of the new school term.The Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa states … [Read more...]
AKD’s first foreign visit as President tomorrow
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for India tomorrow (15) for an official visit.According to an invitation of the President of India, … [Read more...]
Sri Lanka completes International Bond restructuring
Secretary to the Finance Ministry Mahinda Siriwardena states that Sri Lanka has completed restructuring international sovereign bonds.He has disclosed this by … [Read more...]
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation to expand services in Sri Lanka
The Bill and Melinda Gates Foundation has focused on expanding the services provided in Sri Lanka.As such, the Foundation has agreed to provide the necessary … [Read more...]
Members appointed to Colombo Port City Economic Commission
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed members for the Colombo Port City Economic Commission.The appointment letters related to that were presented by … [Read more...]
Asoka Ranwala resigns as Speaker
Speaker Asoka Ranwala has decided to resign from the post.He has issued a statement to the media stating that he has not made any false statements about his … [Read more...]
“Offenders will face consequences, regardless of rank or status” – AKD
"We will not allow the trust the people have placed in us to be undermined in any way," stated President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during a meeting with the … [Read more...]
We have plenty of oil; there will be no shortage – CPC Chairman
Ceylon Petroleum Corporation chairman DJ Rajakaruna states that there will be no shortage of fuel in Sri Lanka as the Corporation has sufficient oil … [Read more...]
Representatives of Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation meet PM
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation's Chief Director for Southeast Asia and India and Policy and Government Relations, Hari Menon, met Prime Minister Dr. Harini … [Read more...]
President Chairs Discussion on Expenditure Head for Ministry of Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation
Preliminary ministerial-level discussions for drafting the 2025 budget began today (11) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura … [Read more...]