Only NPP can make the change people want: Anura kumara

15 Aug 2024

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Claiming that the people are badly in need of a change, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today the National People’s Power (NPP) is the only camp capable of making that change.

Accepting nominations concludes: 39 candidates submit nominations

15 Aug 2024

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A total of 39 candidates out of 40 who placed their deposits submitted their nominations at the Election Secretariat in Rajagiriya within the specified period, Chairman of the Elections Commission announced this mnorning.

Bandarigoda’s name gazetted as MP

14 Aug 2024

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The Election Commission has issued a Gazette Extraordinary declaring Bandula Lal Bandarigoda as a Member of Parliament for the Galle District.

Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus condemns gang rape of 16-year-old girl

14 Aug 2024

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While condemning the gang-rape of a 16-year-old girl in Thanamalwila, the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus alleged that all responsible authorities of Sri Lanka have failed in their duties.

Government proposes IMF to adjust Personal Income Tax slabs

14 Aug 2024

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The government has proposed to the IMF an adjustment in Personal Income Tax slabs from Rs. 500,000 to Rs. 720,000, aiming to provide relief to mid-level taxpayers affected by the recent tax reforms, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

I am not overly concerned about my security: Anura Kumara

13 Aug 2024

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Claiming that he was not overly concerned about his security, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that anyone has the right to contest in elections and engage in election campaigns.

Election Commission informed of two Parliamentary seats falling vacant

12 Aug 2024

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The Chairman of the Election Commission has been informed of the two Parliamentary seats that fell vacant due to the cancellation of parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament Manusha Nanayakkara and Harin Fernando.

Seven companies agree to pay estate workers Rs. 1,700 daily wage: President

10 Aug 2024

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Claiming that seven plantation companies have agreed to pay estate workers Rs. 1,700 per day, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said he will convene the Wages Board on Monday to discuss the matter.

US to provide Rs. 7.2 billion to Sri Lanka: Semasinghe

10 Aug 2024

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The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has agreed to provide Sri Lanka with Rs. 7.2 billion to strengthen Sri Lanka’s market-driven growth, foster environmental sustainability and resilience and promote good governance practices, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

Visa issuance : Can’t revert to old system as IT system changed: Minister

09 Aug 2024

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Practical issues have arisen in reverting to the old visa system as the IT system has been changed as per the regulations passed by Parliament when introducing the new system, Public Security Minister Tiran Alles said today.

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’We engaged in suicide mission by supporting President’: Harin

09 Aug 2024

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Former Minister Harin Fernando, who lost his Parliamentray seat after the Supreme Court decision, said he and Manusha engaged in a sucide mission by supporting President Ranil Wickremsinghe.

X-Press Pearl debris fully cleared: State Minister

09 Aug 2024

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The owners of the X-Press Pearl informed Sri Lanka that the debris had been fully cleared by now, State Minister of Justice Anurada Jayaratne said today.

Some 52 essential drugs still in short supply: Minister

08 Aug 2024

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Some 52 essential drugs are still in short supply in the country whereas there is no shortage of life saving drugs, Health Minister Ramesh Pathirana said today.

Online Safety (Amendment) Bill presented in Parliament

08 Aug 2024

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The Online Safety (Amendment) Bill which aims to amend the recently enacted Online Safety Act was presented in Parliament today.

Justice Ministry brought under President’s purview

07 Aug 2024

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The Ministerial portfolios of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms have been brought under the purview of the President through a Gazette Extraordinary issued by the President.

Ayurvedic practitioners to get additional service allowance: Sisira Jayakody

07 Aug 2024

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The additional service allowance, which was previously only available to western medicine doctors, will be given to Ayurvedic practitioners as well, State Minister for Indigenous Medicine Sisira Jayakody said today.

34 government projects abandoned wasting over Rs. 6 billion: Parliamentary Committee reveals

07 Aug 2024

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Some 34 development projects initiated for the last five to six years spending public funds of Rs.6.37 billion have been abandoned without putting to any use, the Parliamentary Committee revealed today.

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Over 400 graduates refuse teaching appointments: Susil

06 Aug 2024

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Some 462 teachers who were given appointments as graduate Grade-2 teachers have not obtained their appointments even after 14 days, Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said today.

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MP proposes exporting elephants due to rising population

06 Aug 2024

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Parliamentarian Jagath Priyankara proposed that elephants should be exported, claiming that the elephant population has increased drastically in the country.

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Anura Kumara places deposit to contest Presidential election

06 Aug 2024

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National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake placed his deposit to contest the Presidential election 2024.