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Sri Lanka govt distances itself from UNP call for postponing elections

"Is Mr Palitha Range Bandara the government? He is the UNP secretary," the minister said.

May 28, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka president's UNP proposes postponing elections by two years

Bandara said postponing the two elections would not be undemocratic

May 28, 2024 2 min read

Opposition claims Sri Lanka ruling party wants early parliamentary polls to prevent wipe-out

"I think President Wickremesinghewill himself reveal his plans next week or one of these days," said Fernando.

May 27, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka's Dilith, Wimal, Gammanpila, Jayasumana launch new political formation

Leaders or representatives of all parties signed an agreement at Monday's event.

May 27, 2024 2 min read
Sri Lanka tourists to get 60-day visa free entry to Thailand

The visa will also allow foreign students of higher education to stay for one year after graduation and work

Fearing legal action globally, Sri Lanka parliament calls to review UN’s evidence gathering

Right groups say Sri Lanka is likely face another resolution in the next UNHRC session

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court officials learn high tech system in India’s apex court

India has offered a raft of training to Sri Lankan civil servants, scholarship for students to learn in India

May 15, 2024 2 min read

Families complain about 280 Sri Lankans in Russia-Ukraine war, 16 confirmed dead

So far 16 persons have been confirmed dead

Apsara Rodrigo
May 15, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka telecom law change hits media freedom: opposition

"When you grant greater power, there would be an increase in the opportunity for extortion."

May 15, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka in talks with India to set up arms manufacturing unit: State Defence Minister

Sri Lanka is already into arms manufacturing, but at a small scale

May 15, 2024 3 min read

New twist in VFS Global visa deal, officials dodge COPF summons

COPF chief says officials have violated parliamentary priviledge

May 14, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka to present Economic Transformation Bill

Proposed Economic Transformation bill will be gazetted shortly

Apsara Rodrigo
May 14, 2024 1 min read

Hundreds of Sri Lankans hospitalised in Russia-Ukraine war; legislator seeks special envoy

There is a diplomatic intervention that is needed

May 14, 2024 5 min read

IORA chair Sri Lanka invited for BRICS Foreign Minister summit in Russia

Sri Lanka, a founding member of IORA, assumed the chairmanship in October 2023.

May 13, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka ex-President Mahinda Rajapaksa slams privatization

In fact, my government actually re-acquired some state owned enterprises

May 12, 2024 5 min read

Sri Lanka to deal with Iran, Russia in non-sanctioned areas: FM 

Sri Lanka's trade, investment hit by UIS-led sanctions on Iran, Russia

May 11, 2024 2 min read
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Sri Lanka SJB leadership still members of UNP, claims Diana's spouse

"It was given for them to take the party forward and serve the people of the country," he said.

May 10, 2024 2 min read

Rahuman becomes 2nd Sri Lankan MP to be sworn in twice in 2020-elected parliament

Already Jayantha Ketagoda sworn in twice in the current parliament

May 10, 2024 2 min read

Mujibur Rahuman back in Sri Lanka parliament after Diana departs

The Supreme Court made the verdict on Gamage on Wednesday May 08.

May 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka Defense Ministry sets up office to track personnel in Ukraine, Russia

Request for information via telephone number 0112441146.

May 10, 2024 1 min read

Sri Lanka to bring National Cyber Security Act amid surge in social network users: State minister

The user base across all social networks has surged from 60 million to 74 million.

May 9, 2024 1 min read

Palestine issue helps Sri Lanka to regain reputation among OIC after cremation criticism

Sri Lanka implemented forced cremation of Covid victim under Gotabaya Rajapaksa government

May 9, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka to hold Presidential polls between Sept 17-Oct16: Commission

To call for nominations

May 9, 2024 2 min read

Sri Lanka builds up Navy capacity to handle foreign research ships during moratorium: FM

Two Chinese research vessels arrived in Sri Lanka within 14 months through October 2023.

May 9, 2024 3 min read

Sri Lanka keen to resume unilaterally cancelled LRT, but no agreement from Japan: FM

Gotabaya Rajapaksa's cancellation led to severed diplomatic ties with Japan

May 9, 2024 2 min read

Over 200 Sri Lanka ex-soldiers dead in Russia-Ukraine frontline as drone fodder, escapee says

Hundreds of Sri Lankan ex-soldiers have been recruited

May 9, 2024 5 min read