Ranil is not a crafty man as claimed: Anura Kumara

18 Feb 2024

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Claiming that President Ranil Wickremesinghe is not a crafty man as claimed, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today he will have to go home even before the end of his scheduled term, if he attempts to evade the Presidential election by any means.

Iranian Foreign Minister to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow

18 Feb 2024

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Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Islamic Republic of Iran, Hossein Amir Abdollahian will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka from tomorrow (19) to February 21, 2024, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs said.

Israeli Minister meets President; discusses hostages, Gaza conflict

16 Feb 2024

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Israel’s Minister of Transport and Road Safety Brig. Gen. Miri Regev met President Ranil Wickremesinghe and discussed matters concerning the safe return of Israeli hostages.

Current economic stability due to non-payment of external debt: Bandula

16 Feb 2024

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The government has been able to ensure continuous supply of gas, fuel and other necessities right now as Sri Lanka had suspended repaying external debt, Minister Bandula Gunawardena said yesterday.

LGBTIQ+ community representatives meet Speaker

15 Feb 2024

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The LGBTIQ+ community representatives breifed Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana on the issues faced by the LGBTIQ+ community in Sri Lanka.

Electricity tariff must be reduced by 28 to 33%: NPP tells PUCSL

15 Feb 2024

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Claiming that the proposed electricity tariff revision by about 3 percent is not at all sufficient, the National People’s Power (NPP) said the tariffs should be reduced by at least 28 to 33 percent.

Gaming regulator yet to be established; COPF raises concerns

14 Feb 2024

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The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) summoned the Director-General of Fiscal Policy to inquire into the delay in establishing a gaming regulator which is instrumental in attracting investment and recouping billions of lost revenue.

Chandrika says no decision to support any presidential candidate as yet

14 Feb 2024

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Former president Chandrika Kumaratunge said she had not decided to support any candidate in the upcoming presidential election as reported by various media and social media platforms.

Plans to offer multiple degrees through state universities: Suren Raghavan

14 Feb 2024

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Discussions are underway to provide multiple degrees through state universities based on the observation of experts with international experience in education, State Minister of Higher Education Dr. Suren Raghavan said today.

Pay attention to direction of the sun when building new houses: Parliamentary Committee

13 Feb 2024

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A Parliamentary Committee has observed that people must be informed of the need to pay attention to the direction of the sun when building a new house so as to install solar panels.

European Union Ambassador Carmen Moreno meets Anura Kumara

13 Feb 2024

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Ambassador of the European Union to Sri Lanka, Carmen Moreno met NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP Headquaters this afternoon.

Defence Secretary, Army Commander asked to apologise to MP Weerakkody

12 Feb 2024

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The Privilege Committee of Parliament has recommended that Defence Secretary Kamal Gunaratne and Army Commander Vikum Liyanage must apologise to Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody for making threatening statements against the MP during a committee meeting inside the Parliament Complex.

More surprises to be unfolded: Anura Kumara says after India visit

11 Feb 2024

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Claiming that opposition camps have been astonished by the NPP’s Indian visit, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that more surprising events are to be unfolded in the near future.

India’s invitation was in December; deffered it due to tight schedule: Vijitha

11 Feb 2024

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Claiming that the National Peoples Power’s (NPP) visit to India was not sudden, NPP MP Vijitha Herath, who took part in the visit, said the invitation was made last December but was deferred to February due to the tight schedule.

‘We need international support to achieve desired transformation’: Anura Kumara

10 Feb 2024

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Claiming that Sri Lanka can no longer function as an isolated country, NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today their intention is to strengthen diplomatic ties to garner international support to achieve the desired transformation in the country.

State revenue up by 25 percent in January after VAT increase: Siyambalapitiya

08 Feb 2024

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State revenue has increased by 25 percent in January after the VAT increase, where Rs. 274 billion was recorded in January 2024, whereas the estimated state revenue was Rs. 219 billion, State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya said today.

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Shortcomings observed in Online Safety Act; open for amendments: Wijeyadasa

08 Feb 2024

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The government has observed that there are some shortcomings in the recently enacted Online Safety Act and the government is open to bring in amendments to the Act, Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe said today.

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Jagath Priyankara sworn in as MP to fill Sanath Nishantha’s vacancy

08 Feb 2024

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Jagath Priyankara was sworn in as a Member of Parliament before Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardane a short while ago.

Anura and delegation attend a presentation of ’Gujarat Model’in India

07 Feb 2024

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NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the NPP delegation held talks with Gujarat chief minister Bhupendra Patel, where they discussed about the development strategies for eliminating poverty in the State and the administrative system of the State during their third day in India’s visit.

SJB decides not to support government anymore: Kiriella

07 Feb 2024

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will not support the government despite the President’s appeals, as the government has acted arbitrarily during the recent past, Chief Opposition Whip Lakshman Kiriella said today.