Upali Karunaratne

All agree to united, undivided country for the first time: PM

For the first time in the history of this country, all parties have accepted the concept of a united and undivided country.This can be considered as a result of the endeavours made by all parties...

President should seek SC’s opinion of holding PC polls - Gammanpila

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday said that he would make a request to President Maithripala Sirisena to seek the Supreme Court’s opinion on the...
Certain politicians spreading untruths about new Constitution - Prime Minister

At a time when the different communities in the country are united, certain politicians are trying to spread communalism by meeting Nayaka Theras and uttering falsehoods to...
‘Rajapaksa family, main target of 19th Amendment’

Prof. Ven. Medagoda Abhayathissa Thera said people have an opportunity to select a people-friendly leader on January 5.The Thera added that the country does not need a leader...
President should be hailed for bold decision - Ven.Elle Gunawansa Thera

All Sri Lankans have a responsibility to protect President Maithripala Sirisena, who took a serious political decision for the sake of the country, Ven. Elle Gunawansa Thera...

Country should join digital revolution: PM

Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said the country’s economy can not be strengthened without joining the digital revolution.“Sri Lanka should go for digitalization as the...
President praises ‘clean export’ culture of local industrialists

The dedication and sacrifice made by local industrialists and investors towards ensuring a clean export industry is a very important factor, President Maithripala Sirisena said presiding over the...
Export earnings should be increased: Daya Gamage

Primary Industries Minister Daya Gamage yesterday, stressed the importance of increasing export earnings of the country to escape from the looming debt trap.He was participating at a function held at...
‘TPA stands by govt to go its full term’

The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) yesterday said that they would stand by the Government.“The Government will go on until 2020," TPA Deputy Leader, Hill Country New Villages,...
Ban on ‘sili’ bags impractical: Dr. Predeep Perera

Since nearly 500,000 parcels of food are sold in Colombo city daily, the government should introduce an alternative before imposing a ban on shopping bags (sili) and polythene lunch sheets, Dr....
Postal strike ends

The strike launched by the postal workers ended yesterday night following discussions between members of the Joint Postal Trade Unions Front,Post Master General and the Postal Services Ministry...
Massive crowd expected

Large crowds including Buddhist devotees, people of other religious denominations and foreign tourists would visit the Buddha Rashmi National Buddhist Festival 2017, Ven. Dr. Kirinde Assaji Thera of...
Gammanpila requests President to hold economic summit

Pivithuru Hela Urumaya Leader Udaya Gammanpila yesterday called for President Maithripala Sirisena to hold an economic summit with the objective of seeking permanent solutions to the country’s...
Committee to probe Ven. Rathana Thera

The Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) yesterday appointed a three member committee to probe parliamentarian Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera for acting against party policies, JHU co president Ven. Hedigalle...
Government’s intervention sought to solve SAITM issue

The South Asian Institute of Technology and Medicine (SAITM) Parents' Association yesterday called on the government to intervene and provide a permanent solution to the issues faced by their...
Postal Services to be more efficient

Decisions should be made regarding the postal trade union activities in order to bring convenience to the public during this festive season said Posts, Postal Services and Muslim Religious Affairs...
Public will decide on govt if action not taken against bribery and corruption: JHU

The public can take a decision on the good governance government in 2020 or prior to that if the government does not take action against bribery and corruption, Jathika Hela Urumaya (JHU) national...