Sri Lanka-Russia discuss defence cooperation, cyber security

27 Apr 2024

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Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne met Secretary of the Security Council of the Russian Federation where they discussed a wide range of topics, including counter-terrorism efforts, cyber security and defence cooperation, the Ministry of Defence said.

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Sajith didn't get appointment from Iranian Embassy to meet Iranian President: Nalin Bandara

26 Apr 2024

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Refuting reports that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa avoided meeting visiting Iranian President Dr. Ebrahim Raisi, SJB MP Nalin Bandara said today that Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa did not get an appointment from the Iranian Embassy to meet the Iranian President.

Sajith wants probe into distribution of low quality rice among people

26 Apr 2024

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Claiming that poor quality rice is being distributed among people in some areas under the government’s programme to distribute free rice for April and May, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today urged the government to launch an investigation into this incident.

Massive money transferring scam from accounts without notice: MP reveals

26 Apr 2024

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A massive scam is being operated where money is transferred from current and savings accounts to other multiple accounts without any notice to the account holder, an Opposition MP revealed in Parliament.

Anura Kumara leaves for Sweden tonight

25 Apr 2024

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National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to leave for Sweden tonight, party sources said.

Sajith, Anura debate:

NPP asks Sajith to propose convenient date unless he can participate on proposed four days

24 Apr 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) today requested Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa to propose a date convenient to him if he is unable to participate in any of the four days proposed by the NPP for the public debate between the two leaders.

Incinerator to destroy seized drugs to be opened next month: Wijeyadasa

24 Apr 2024

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The incinerator built in Wanathavilluwa for the purpose of destroying narcotic drugs produced before courts will be opened next month, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said today.

Government to inform Parliament on trafficking Sri Lankans for military service in Russia, Ukraine: Wijeyadasa

24 Apr 2024

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Claiming that the police and the Ministry of Foreign Affairs are looking into the incidents of Sri Lankans being trafficked for military services in Russia and Ukraine, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe informed Parliament that Public Security Minister Tiran Alles will make a statement regarding the matter in Parliament tomorrow.

Debate on Easter Sunday attacks begins

24 Apr 2024

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The three-day adournment debate on the Easter Sunday attacks commenced in Parliament today.

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M.G. Weerasena sworn in as MP

24 Apr 2024

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M.G. Weerasena was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena today.

Sri Lanka took minimal steps to punish officials who committed human rights abuses: US report

23 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka took minimal steps to identify and punish officials who may have committed human rights abuses, the 2023 report issued by the US State Department’s Bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labour on Sri Lanka’s Human Rights Practices has alleged.

Uma Oya Hydro Power Plant to add 120 MW to national grid: Minister

23 Apr 2024

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With the commissioning of the Uma Oya Hydro Power Plant tomorrow, 120 MW generation capacity will be added to the national grid and reduce the cost of energy, Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekara said today.

Top Chinese delegation meets Anura Kumara

23 Apr 2024

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A top delegation of the Chinese Communist Party headed by Vice Minister of the International Department, Sun Haiyan met National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office today.

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Wijeyadasa could lose his Parliamentary seat: Tissa Kuttiarachchi

22 Apr 2024

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Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, who took up the position as the Acting Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) could lose his parliamentary seat, according to the party constitution of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), SLPP MP Tissa Kuttiarachchi said today.

People have already selected Ranil for Presidency: Prasanna

21 Apr 2024

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Claiming that people will not vote as a gratitude for goods distributed by politicians, Minister Prasanna Ranatunge said people have already selected Ranil Wickremesinghe for Presidency as he can rescue the country from the economic crisis.

Sri Lanka confident of speedy debt resolution: Semasinghe

21 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka remains steadfast in its commitment to reaching the debt restructuring targets and is confident of smooth progress in the continued good-faith engagements for a speedy debt resolution that will ensure debt sustainability and comparability of debt treatment, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.

Plans afoot to obtain ’Blue Flag Beaches’ certification for Sri Lankan beaches

19 Apr 2024

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Steps are being taken to obtain the official certification of ’Blue Flag Beaches’ for Unawatuna, Bentota, Pasikuda and Arugam Bay, the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA) said.

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NPP presents its 7-point statement on Easter attack to Cardinal

18 Apr 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) today presented to Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith its 7-point statement pledging to mete out justice to the victims of the Easter Sunday attacks.

Easter attacks: NPP pledges action against culprits under its government

18 Apr 2024

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The National People’s Power (NPP) said that a future NPP government will appoint a special Commission of Inquiry with full judicial powers to further investigate the facts

Sri Lanka commences IMF/WBG Spring meeting with productive bilateral discussion: Semasinghe

16 Apr 2024

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Sri Lanka commenced the International Monetary Fund and the World Bank Group (IMF/WBG) Spring meeting with a very productive bilateral discussion with Kenji Okamura, Deputy Managjng Director of the IMF, State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe said.