Large number of vacancies in police, STF: Minister Ananda Wijepala

10 Apr 2025

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There are currently more than 23,170 vacancies in the police and 2,076 in the STF, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

Sajith meets Juile Chung

09 Apr 2025

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Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met US Ambassador in Sri Lanka Juile Chung today and discussed trade between the two countries.

Samantha Ranasinghe to Parliament in place of Kosala Jayaweera

08 Apr 2025

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NPP candidate Samantha Ranasinghe who contested the general elections for the Kegalle District will replace MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera who died suddenly on Sunday.

It’s heartening to know NPP has recognised reality regarding India: Eran

08 Apr 2025

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It’s heartning to know that the NPP government has finally recognised the importance of India, former MP Eran Wickramaratne told an Indian TV channel today.

Tamil parties sought India’s assistance for socio-economic development of estate community: Mano

07 Apr 2025

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Several Opposition political parties which met Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi during his visit to Sri Lanka called for Indian assistance for socio-economic development of the plantation community, Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader MP Mano Ganesan said today.

Parliament informs Election Commission of vacant seat

07 Apr 2025

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Parliament has officially informed the Election Commission that a Parliamentary seat has fallen vacant with the demise of NPP Kegalle District MP Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera who passed away yesterday.

Will question Govt on agreements signed with India in Parliament next week: Harsha

06 Apr 2025

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We intend questioning the government in Parliament on the agreements it has signed with India during the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, when it meets on Tuesday, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva said today.

It is ironic that JVP-led Govt. signing defence pact with India on the anniversary of its rebellion in 1971

05 Apr 2025

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Traditional JVPers who stood for socialism should not be silent spectators on the signing of the proposed Defence Pact with India, Front Line Socialist Party (FLSP) which is a breakaway group of JVP said yesterday.

Government loses Rs. 2.42 billion from vehicle import duty scam: COPA

04 Apr 2025

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The Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) disclosed that a grave scam has taken place in issuing permits for the import of fully electric vehicles to Sri Lankans employed abroad, based on foreign remittances.

Sri Lanka should appoint a national trade representative: Sajith

03 Apr 2025

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Highlighting that Sri Lankan exports have been pushed into a deep crisis as a result of reciprocal tariffs by the USA on its imports, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for the appointment of a national trade representative to deal with the crisis.

COPE to take Gem and Jewellery Authority before Bribery Commission

02 Apr 2025

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The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) is to file a complaint against the Gem and Jewellery Authority for allowing illegal gem mining, it was reported yesterday.

Sri Lanka will uphold Buddhist values in supporting Myanmar, Thailand: Sajith

01 Apr 2025

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Sri Lanka will always fulfill its duty towards earthquake-hit Myanmar and Thailand, preserving true Buddhist values, Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa said today.

Frontline Socialist Party lashes Govt. over plans to close down SOEs

29 Mar 2025

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The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) lashed out at the government for planning to close down state institutions or to privatise them.

Use local polls to send signal to Govt: SJB Candidate

28 Mar 2025

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People should use the local government election to send a signal to the NPP government as it has not lived up to its expectations, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) candidate for the Kotte Municipal Council Chamith Wijesundara said today.

SLAF aircraft crash- Aviation Minister’s statement not valid: Former Deputy Defence Minister

27 Mar 2025

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While highlighting that the statements made by Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Ratnayake on the recent crash of a Sri Lanka Airforce (SLAF) aircraft in Wariyapola is not valid, former Deputy Minister of Defence Pramitha Bandara Tennekoon said the Minister should tender an apology to the SLAF.

Exposition of Sacred Tooth Relic of Buddha will ensure religious harmony: Cardinal

26 Mar 2025

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The exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic of the Buddha will ensure religious harmony in Sri Lanka while it helps safeguard Buddhism which is the backbone of national heritage, Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today.

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SL should work with Adani, other investors to achieve economic growth: Ranil

25 Mar 2025

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Sri Lanka should work with the Adani group and other investors if is to experience an economic recovery and growth, former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today.

Harsha questions Hulangamuwa

25 Mar 2025

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Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Harsha de Silva today questioned the remark made by Presidential Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa who had said there has been no conflict of Interest in getting E&Y and him being an adviser to the government.

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SJB to support Deshabandu’s removal

25 Mar 2025

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The main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will support the motion brought in by the government to remove IGP Deshabandu Tennakoon from office, MP Ajith P. Perera said today.

MPs exhibit their sports skills

24 Mar 2025

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MPs in both government and the opposition exhibited their sporting skills at an indoor sports programme held in the Parliamentary complex for the fifth year in succession recently.