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Sri Lanka already commenced ‘low level’ talks with India, China on debt restructuring – President

President Ranil Wickremesinghe yesterday said that discussions on restructuring Sri Lanka’s bilateral debt has already commenced with India and China at a lower level and that he is visiting Japan to...

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Sri Lanka already commenced ‘low level’ talks with India, China on debt restructuring – President

SLPP scores big wins at Co-op Society elections

Law breakers will be brought to book - Defence Secretary

National Security and Democracy should be protected - Namal

China donates eight mobile CKDu labs

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SLPP scores big wins at Co-op Society elections

The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has won the elections of the Multi-purpose Co-operatives Societies of Panadura and Gampola with an overwhelming majority.Accordingly,...
Law breakers will be brought to book - Defence Secretary

The people of the country have the right to protest in a democratic manner, however, the law will be strictly implemented against those who act aggressively, said Defence...
National Security and Democracy should be protected - Namal

Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa yesterday said that even certain political parties assisted rebellious elements in their attempt to take over Parliament. He said that...
China donates eight mobile CKDu labs

The Chinese Government has donated eight mobile laboratory buses valued at Rs. 600 million for early detection of Kidney patients. The donation was officially handed over to...

Funds disbursed to relevant Ministries and Departments

The Treasury yesterday declared that money has already been disbursed to the relevant Ministries and Departments to implement the proposal made in the Interim Budget to provide a monthly allowance of...
SC decides not to proceed with FR petitions against President

The Supreme Court yesterday ruled that the proceedings cannot be continued against the current President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is named as a respondent in the Fundamental Rights petitions filed...
Has to take legal action against PUCSL Chairman’s alleged statement - Minister

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said that the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) is responsible if the crude oil imported to Sri Lanka is of inferior quality.He emphasized that the CPC...
Measures to inform Cabinet and Parliament

Defence State Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said that the report of the Special Committee related to the violent incidents that took place on and around May 9 was handed over to the President...
Acting Ministers appointed to oversee Ministries under President

During President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s official overseas tour, the State Ministers of the Ministries under the purview of the President, will be appointed as acting ministers to oversee their...
Siyambalapitiya requests detailed report on MP Aluthgamage’s statement on tax revenue

Finance State Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya asked the relevant authorities to provide a detailed report within two weeks regarding MP Mahindananda Aluthgamage’s recent accusation that the country’...
Remaining Cargos from last year’s Coal Tender advanced

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said yesterday that the remaining Cargos from last year’s Coal Tender have been advanced to fulfill the immediate requirements at Norochcholai.He said...
No complaint made regarding attack on Sajith at Galle Face - SSP

No complaint has been made to the Police regarding the attack on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, at Galle Face on May 9, said Police Media Spokesman SSP Nihal Talduwa when he was asked as to...
Danish Ali ordered to handover phone, laptop to TID

Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela yesterday ordered Danish Ali to handover his mobile phone and the laptop to Terrorist Investigation Department (TID)for further investigations into...
Two ceremonies held to mark SWRD anniversary

Two ceremonies were held at two places yesterday (26) to mark the 63rd death anniversary of former Prime Minister S.W.R.D.Bandaranaike under the patronage of incumbent Chairman of the party, former...
Today is World Tourism Day

Today (27) is World Tourism Day, which promotes the industry by paying more attention to tourism protection places in the whole world.The World Tourism Organization of the United Nations declared...
FR petition filed against Gazette on HSZs

A Fundamental Rights (FR) petition was filed in the Supreme Court yesterday seeking an annulment of the Gazette Notification issued by President Ranil Wickremesinghe naming several High Security...
Probe into ‘smoking school girl’ social media post

Police Intelligence services have started a comprehensive investigation into the video of a school girl shown smoking at her school premises, which has gone viral on social media.Police sources said...
Police probe to arrest gang who robbed cinnamon dealer

The Police have started investigations to arrest a gang of four who phoned a cinnamon dealer from Meetiyagoda to Bandegama stating that a stock of cinnamon was for sale and robbed him of over Rs.1.2...
Two rob money, jewellery by threatening to kill infant

Anamaduwa Police said that two thieves broke into a house in Metpagama, Anamaduwa yesterday afternoon (26) and robbed the money and gold jewellery of the mother after threatening to kill her 11-month...