Sri Lanka has not established new consulates in Israel: FM

16 Sep 2024

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Claiming that Sri Lanka has not established any new consulates nor made additional honorary consul appointments in Israel, Ministry of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry said Sri Lanka continues to maintain its official embassy in Tel Aviv, which has been the sole diplomatic mission in Israel since 2000.

Detrimental repercussions if Ranil dissolves Parliament: NPP

15 Sep 2024

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The Constitution has provisions for the new President to rule the country if Parliament is dissolved by President Ranil Wickremesinghe soon after the Presidential election on September 21 as speculated, president’s counsel Upul Kumarapperuma said while claiming that it could create detrimental repercussions to the people and the country.

We are neither scared nor indebted to any one; will eradicate drug menace: AKD

14 Sep 2024

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A National People’s Power (NPP) government will eradicate the drug menace which has created serious consequences in the country, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

NPP Govt. will boost tourism industry to attract four million tourists a year: AKD

13 Sep 2024

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A National People’s Power (NPP) government will take immediate measures to uplift the economy initially where steps will be taken to boost the tourism industry to attract four million tourists to the country per year, NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

Ban on all vehicle imports to be lifted by February 2025: Ali Sabry

13 Sep 2024

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The Cabinet has decided to lift the ban and restrictions on all vehicle imports by February 2025, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said today.

Anura rebuffs Ranil’s proposal to invite IMF for debate

12 Sep 2024

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Rebuffing President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s proposal to invite the IMF for the debate, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake today made a fresh challenge to the President for a face-to-face debate on the economic policies.

Opposition camp could resort to violent incidents pretending as NPPers: Tilvin

11 Sep 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) said today they have a doubt that the opposition camp could create violent incidents after the deadline for propaganda activities on September 18 employing their conspirators pretending as NPPers.

National Minimum Wage Bill comes into effect

11 Sep 2024

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The certificate on the Bill titled National Minimum Wage of Workers (Amendment) Bill was signed by Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana today in accordance with Article 79 of the Constitution.

No chance for last minute rigging; all state employees with us: AKD

10 Sep 2024

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Claiming that there is no chance for last minute election rigging as feared by some, NPP presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today most of the government employees who deal with election related duties such as police personnel, teachers and election department officials are supporting the National People’s Power (NPP) this time.

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JVP printed MR’s final poster in 2005 on credit, Basil yet to settle it: AKD

09 Sep 2024

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Claiming that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa did not have money even to print his final poster in 2005 election, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) had printed his final poster on credit and questioned how they have amassed massive wealth now.

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Expatriate workers returning for Presidential election facing difficulties due to visa, passport cirisis: NPP

09 Sep 2024

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Sri Lankan expatriate workers who are planning to come to Sri Lanka to vote at the upcoming Presidential election are facing difficutlies due to the current visa and passort crisis in the country, NPP MP Vijitha Herath said today.

AKD proposes contributory pension scheme for private sector employees

09 Sep 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) has proposed to introduce a contributory pension scheme for private sector employees in a move to ensure a dignified and happy retired life, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said yesterday.

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Ranil must apologise to northern people for inciting racism: AKD responds to Ranil

08 Sep 2024

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President Ranil Wickremesinghe must apologise to the northern people for inciting racism during a rally in Jaffna, instead of challenging him to apologise to the northern people, NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

’I don’t think Anura Kumara made any racist statement’: Sumanthiran

08 Sep 2024

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TNA MP M.A. Sumanthiran, who defended NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake over a controversial statement he is said to have made in the north, said he never thinks that Dissanayake uttered those words with a view to expressing any racist feelings.

AKD exhausted, doctors advise him to rest

07 Sep 2024

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NPP Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been advised to rest by his doctors after suffering from fever due to exhaustion.

NPP will uphold judicial supremacy, equality: AKD tells lawyers

07 Sep 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) is committed to ensure judicial supremacy and the concept of equality before the law under its government, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today.

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If I win, Parliament will be convened only after general elections: Anura Kumara

06 Sep 2024

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Claiming that the next Parliamentary session is scheduled for October 8, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that if he wins, he will not convene Parliament on October 8 but only after a general election.

UAE declares visa amnesty, Lankans urged to rectify residency status or return to Sri Lanka

06 Sep 2024

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The United Arab Emirates (UAE) government has launched a two-month amnesty scheme starting from September 1, 2024 which provides an opportunity for individuals to correct their visa status or return to their home countries without incurring fines or facing entry bans.

Sri Lankan market too small for entrepreneurs, industrialists to survive: AKD

05 Sep 2024

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Claiming that the Sri Lankan market is too small for entrepreneurs and industrialists to survive, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that an NPP government will establish trade embassies in the African region to find emerging markets there.

Some candidates request for support but will remain neutral: CBK

05 Sep 2024

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Claiming that some Presidential candidates have sought her support, former President Chandrika Kumaratunga said today that she has decided to remain neutral at the 2024 Presidential election.