Ministers, Deputy Ministers obtained MP’s fuel allowance even after assuming duties

16 Oct 2025

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Some Ministers and Deputy Ministers have obtained the fuel allowance which they are entitled for as MPs for some period after assuming of duties as cabinet ministers and deputy ministers, it was revealed yesterday.

UNP officially calls all Opposition political parties to unite

15 Oct 2025

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The United National Party (UNP), in an official statement, called on all Opposition political parties to come to a single platform while safeguarding their own identities.

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SJB ready for any election

15 Oct 2025

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) is ready to face any litmus test anytime and is ready to face any election, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

Over 60% of casino players gamble online

14 Oct 2025

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It has been revealed that more than 60 percent of casino players in Sri Lanka engage in online gambling making it nearly impossible for authorities to impose and collect taxes.

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Hats off to PUCSL for blocking power tariff hike: Sajith

14 Oct 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today lauded the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for blocking the 6.8 per cent power tariff hike proposed by the government.

Joint Opposition wins all seats in Thelikada Majuwana Cooperative Society

14 Oct 2025

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The Joint Opposition scored yet another victory when the group backed by them secured the Thelikada Majuwana Cooperative Society with six members being elected to the management.

Foreign economic experts have warned SL of another economic crisis: Sajith

13 Oct 2025

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Foreign economic experts have warned that Sri Lanka will face another economic crisis in 2028 as it is not expected to earn the desired economic growth, attract sufficient foreign direct investments (FDI) and foreign remittance to earn USD 5 billion which will be needed annually to settle debts, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.

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Never said will execute MR: SF

11 Oct 2025

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Former MP Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said today that he never had any intention of executing former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, though some have misunderstood his recent remarks in Matara.

Proposal to set up National Education Council to be presented to Cabinet soon: Deputy Minister

11 Oct 2025

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A proposal to set up a National Education Council is to be presented to the Cabinet soon, Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe said today.

All Opposition political parties to hold massive rally in Nugegoda next month

11 Oct 2025

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All Opposition political parties have decided to hold a massive rally in Nugegoda next month, UNP Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said today.

Banning corporal punishment will create unwanted problems: Cardinal

10 Oct 2025

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While criticising the move to ban corporal punishment, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said it will result in unwanted problems.

SJB working committee approves move to work with UNP

10 Oct 2025

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The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) working committee and the management committee have approved a resolution to work with the United National Party (UNP), Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in a statement.

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Former Presidents’ security vehicles can be returned to them if requested: Minister

07 Oct 2025

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Vehicles returned by former Presidents can be given back to them as the Presidents’ Entitlement Bill which was approved by Parliament recently does not cover security details given to them, Minister for Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

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Shortage of dialysis needles resolved: Minister

07 Oct 2025

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Acknowledging that there has been a shortage of dialysis needles in Sri Lanka, Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa told Parliament today that arrangements have been made for the state hospital to make local purchases.

Security-held lands in Trincomalee to be released for tourism — Deputy Minister

07 Oct 2025

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All land currently held by the security forces in the Trincomalee district will be released for tourism projects soon, Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasinghe told Parliament today.

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Government to discourage use of plastic bottles in Sri Lanka

07 Oct 2025

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The government is out to discourage the production and usage of plastic bottles and shift towards using glass bottles, Minister of Industries Sunil Handunetti told Parliament today.

Govt. must show backbone to probe deals between political leaders and Prabhakaran: SF

06 Oct 2025

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Former MP and Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has called on the current government to demonstrate political will by appointing a powerful commission to investigate alleged deals between past political leaders and the LTTE, particularly during the final stages of Sri Lanka’s civil war.

Adverse weather conditions prompt DMC to issue landslide warning

04 Oct 2025

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Adverse weather conditions have promoted the National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) to issue landslide warnings in the Moneragala, Matale, Badulla, Kurunegala and Nuwara Elya Districts.

Ask government if situation is good: Ranil

04 Oct 2025

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Commenting on whether the present government follows his policies, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today that those in the government should answer this question.

Govt out to abolish Aswesuma: Sajith alleges

04 Oct 2025

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The Government is out to abolish the Aswesuma social security programme soon, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said today.