Category: Politics
Eran queries purpose of maintaining COPE if it cannot take actions
SJB MP Eran Wickremaratne speaking on the debate on COPE report in Parliament expressing his dismay said it was unfortunate that the COPE committee appointed by Parliament to investigate embezzlement of hundreds of thousands of rupees in Sri Lankan state institutions had not even the power to prosecute thieves and fraudsters. He said the country […]
US Ambassador pays farewell call on Foreign Minister
Ambassador of the United States of America to Sri Lanka Alaina B. Teplitz paid a farewell call on Foreign Minister Professor G.L. Peiris at the Foreign Ministry. Minister Peiris discussed with Ambassador Teplitz the future of the bilateral relationship between Sri Lanka and the United States, with particular reference to trade, investment and cooperation in […]
Sri Lanka remains committed to principles and goals of the Non-Aligned movement – State Minister Balasuriya
State Minister Tharaka Balasuriya represented Sri Lanka at the Commemorative High-Level Meeting on the occasion of the 60th anniversary of the Non-Aligned Movement Speaking at the summit State Minister Balasuriya stated that Sri Lanka reiterates its firm commitment to the principles and goals of the NAM and pledge support for its noble endeavours to secure […]
Jeevan Thiagarajah appointed Northern Province Governor
Former member of the Election Commission, Jeevan Thiagarajah has been appointed as the Governor of the Northern Province, the President’s Media Division said. Thiagarajah took his oaths as the Governor of Northern Province before President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat today (11).
“Immediate investigation into Sri Lankans revealed in Pandora papers” President
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has ordered the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption to launch an immediate investigation into the Sri Lankans and the related transactions revealed in the Pandora Papers and submit a report in a month. It was published in the media that according to the papers, information has come to light […]
President to attend 76th Session of United Nations General Assembly
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa is to attend the 76th session of the United Nations General Assembly to be commenced on September 21 in New York. This is the President’s first address to the United Nations General Assembly and also the first foreign conference to take part outside of the country. According to President’s Media Division, he […]
UK decides to maintain proscription of LTTE as a terrorist organization
The UK Home Secretary has decided to maintain the proscription of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as a terrorist organization under the UK Terrorism Act No. 7 of 2000. The Home Secretary’s decision, which has been taken following the judgement of the Proscribed Organizations Appeals Commission (POAC), rejects the application of a LTTE […]
Full speech: President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s special address to nation
The Most Venerable Maha Sangha, Religious Leaders of other faiths, Friends, The accepted opinion of the World Health Organization (WHO), the majority of medical experts and according to the global standardized methodology is that the vaccination is the only solution for the COVID-19 pandemic. That is why, I made a special commitment to bring in […]
Island-wide quarantine curfew from tonight to August 30
Army Commander General Shavendra Silva says that a decision has been taken to impose quarantine curfew across the island with effect from 10.00 p.m. today (20) until 4.00 a.m. on August 30. However, the essential services, apparel and agricultural sectors will function as normal during that period while pharmacies will also be permitted to operate […]
President reshuffles the Cabinet of Ministers
President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (16) reshuffled the Cabinet of Ministers as follows. G. L. Peiris – Minister of Foreign Affairs Dinesh Gunawardena – Minister of Education Pavithra Wanniarachchi – Minister of Transport Keheliya Rambukwella – Minister of Health Gamini Lokuge – Minister of Power Dullas Alahapperuma – Minister of Mass Media Namal Rajapaksa – Minister […]
TISL Calls for Appointment of an Independent RTI Commission in September
The tenure of the Right to Information (RTI) Commission which is the central oversight and appellate body established under the Right to Information Act of Sri Lanka is set to expire in September this year. Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) calls for the appointment of the new commissioners in line with the procedures set out […]
‘s 75th Independence Day
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Gopal Baglay called on Foreign Minister Dinesh Gunawardena on 03 August, 2021. Minister Gunawardena thanked the government and the people of India for extending assistance to Sri Lanka in combating the COVID 19 pandemic and appraised the opening of the country for economic activities. The High Commissioner Baglay also appreciated Sri Lanka for […]