Preparations underway to welcome President during visit to China: Chinese envoy

18 Dec 2024

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Preparations are underway to warmly welcome President Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his future visit to China, Vice Chairperson of the National Committee of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) Qin Boyong said.

Will export energy to BIMSTEC countries: Foreign Minister

18 Dec 2024

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Claiming that no agreement which betrays the country was signed with India, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said today the agreement on power grid connectivity aims to export excessive energy generated in Sri Lanka.

Justice Minister calls for suspension of Parliament website until errors rectified

17 Dec 2024

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Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakara today called for the suspension of the Parliament website until erroneous data with regard to MPs are corrected.

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IMF agreed to hold discussions on zoom; MP questions why officials visited Washington

17 Dec 2024

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Opposition MP Chamara Sampath today questioned why the Central Bank and Finance Ministry officials visited Washington spending a colossal sum of money despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s agreeing to hold discussions on its Extended Fund Facility (IMF) via zoom facility.

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MP wants Doctor, Professor titles avoided in House

17 Dec 2024

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MP Dilith Jayaweera proposed in Parliament that titles such as Doctor, Professor etc. should be avoided when introducing MPs in the House as it leads to social division.

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President meets Modi

16 Dec 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House this afternoon.

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President receives ceremonial welcome at Rashtrapati Bhavan

16 Dec 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake was ceremonially welcomed by Indian President Droupadi Murmu and Prime Minister Narendra Modi at Rashtrapati Bhavan this morning.

Anyone elected to Parliament can become Speaker; doctorate, educational certificate not needed: Chamal

15 Dec 2024

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Claiming that a doctorate or an educational certificate was not needed to become the Speaker, former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa said anyone who is elected to Parliament without a doctorate or even an educational certificate can become a Speaker.

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President leaves for India

15 Dec 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake left the island this afternoon for India, marking his first official foreign visit since assuming office, President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

President accepts Speaker’s resignation; Parliament informed

14 Dec 2024

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The Secretary to the President has informed the Secretary General of Parliament, in writing that the President has accepted the resignation of the Speaker, Asoka Ranwala, Communications Department of Parliament said.

Deputy Speaker shares his qualifications on social media

14 Dec 2024

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In the wake of the controversy over the qualifications of certain politicians in the ruling party, Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih has shared his qualifications on social media.

Members appointed to Port City Economic Commission

13 Dec 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake officially appointed members to the Port City Economic Commission, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

’’Dr’’ title added mistakenly to Justice Minister’s profile: Parliament clarifies

13 Dec 2024

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Clarfying the removal of the title ’’Dr’’ for Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara from the Parliament website, the Parliament media unit said the title was mistakenly added before the name of the Justice Minister and that it has now been corrected.

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Anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will face consequences: President

13 Dec 2024

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Claiming that the government will not shield anyone who errs, for any reason, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today anyone found guilty of wrongdoing will face the consequences.

CPC refutes fuel shortage

13 Dec 2024

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The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) yesterday refuted certain reports about a possible fuel shortage due to a fuel shipment imported by a private company being sent back.

UAE extends official invitation to President for visit

12 Dec 2024

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The Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates (UAE) Khaled Nasser Al Ameri extended an official invitation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to visit the UAE as a gesture of goodwill, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

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Govt ready to resume discussion on exporting Toque monkeys: Minister

11 Dec 2024

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The government is ready to take up the discussion again on exporting Toque Macaque monkeys to China as one solution to the monkey menace, Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Lal Kantha said today.

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Easier for govt. to take legal action against Udayanga, Kapila: Dr. Jayatissa

10 Dec 2024

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In the wake of United States imposing sanctions and visa restrictions on former CEO of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena and former ambassador to Russia Udayanga Weeratunga, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today this would make the matters easier for the government to take legal action against them on Airbus and MiG aircraft deals.

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President to visit India on Sunday; set to meet Indian President, PM

10 Dec 2024

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President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to visit India between December 15 and 17 as his maiden state visit, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.

Speaker to make statement on his doctorate soon: Dr. Jayatissa

10 Dec 2024

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Speaker Dr. Ashoka Ranwala will make a statement in a few days regarding various reports on his doctorate, Cabinet spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today.