A cooperation programme and a conference under the theme "Justice for Palestine, Southern Global Initiative" were held at the Bandaranaike International … [Read more...]
Archives for November 2023
Time has come to reject traditional political parties & create a new revival in the country – Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith
"The time has come to reject the traditional political parties that have ruled our country until now. The time is near to creating a new revival in the country … [Read more...]
Ranil takes 80 to Dubai
Despite the severe foreign exchange crisis that has left the country economically bankrupt, it has been advertised that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is going … [Read more...]
No solutions in the budget – teacher protests across the country today
Union states that the Nationwide protests at the regional level against the failure to solve the problems in the education sector in this year's budget will be … [Read more...]
A petition to NPP from Universal Preschool Forum
The public petition signed by the Universal Preschool Forum across the country was handed over yesterday (29) to NPP Member of Parliament, Dr Harini … [Read more...]
17.8 billion loss to CPC when buying crude oil in 2022
According to an audit report issued by the National Audit Office on the 26th, Ceylon Petroleum Corporation had to bear an additional cost of 17,876 million … [Read more...]
Vijitha Herath reveals Bandula’s “fustian” theory that withheld season tickets for school children
Bandula Gunawardena, an economic teacher who is not concerned regarding the strike off from next year's budget of Rs. 2000 million allocated last year for … [Read more...]
Deshbandu appointed Acting IGP
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police for Western Province Deshbandu Tennakoon has been appointed as the Acting Inspector General of Police by President … [Read more...]
Hearing of petitions against non-holding of elections begins.
The hearing on the 04 fundamental rights petitions filed by several parties, including the National People's Power, against the illegal, arbitrary and … [Read more...]
Roshan’s ministries to Harin and Pavitra
President Ranil Wickramasinghe has removed Pohottu Party Member of Parliament Roshan Ranasinghe from his ministries, and the vacant posts were given to Minister … [Read more...]
What we need now is politics of national unity – Anura Dissanayake
[Parliament speech by Anura Dissanayake on 23.11.2023]“The security of our country depends only if it is a nationally united country with different cultures, … [Read more...]
Govt. ‘s online bill a violation of freedom – Verite’s research
A Verite Research survey has revealed that 56% of the people aware of the Act on the security of online systems say that it violates freedom.One-third of the … [Read more...]
Spain recognizes Palestinian independence – challenges EU too.
Prime Minister Pedro Sánchez of Spain, which is a member country of the European Union, has said that his country recognizes the Palestinian state as an … [Read more...]
IMF also sends suggestions regarding appointing people to Bribery & Corruption Commission – Speaker Mahinda Yapa
IMF has also sent suggestions regarding appointing persons to the new Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission, stated Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena in … [Read more...]
A meeting between Gyeongnam Provincial Mayor and JVP
A meeting between JVP National Organizer Bimal Ratnayake, who is in South Korea for the 34th November Heroes Commemoration organized by the JVP Committee in … [Read more...]
Professionals’ unions meet NPP
A meeting between the Professional Trade Union Alliance and the National People's Movement leader, Comrade Anura Dissanayake, took place yesterday (23) at the … [Read more...]
Is Sri Lanka’s garment industry grinding to a halt?
About 20% of Sri Lanka's large-scale garment factories have decided to close for three months after the December holidays, says Dhammika Fernando, president of … [Read more...]
CEB to foot shoe & bag bill for Mrs Wijesekera’s trip to France
It is reported that the Ceylon Electricity Board has paid 63,000 rupees for a pair of shoes worth 35,000 rupees and a bag worth 28,000 rupees bought by Champani … [Read more...]
VAC reveals 365% interest plunder – Central Bank, IGP silent
More than 40 illegal companies have been established and operated to provide loans under the online system, and the Voice Against Corruption organization … [Read more...]
NPP not afraid of government’s nefarious actions –Sunil Watagala
"We emphasize that the rights of those members cannot be suppressed by the government's cowardly, mean and vile actions. We demand that these actions of the … [Read more...]