Namal calls for SLPP’s modernization
The SLPP and its trade union affiliates need to modernize by coming out of traditional political mentality and by correcting its past mistakes, said MP Namal Rajapaksa.
The SLPP and its trade union affiliates need to modernize by coming out of traditional political mentality and by correcting its past mistakes, said MP Namal Rajapaksa.
The President of the Republic of Sri Lanka under Article 4(b) of the Constitution is the organ of government through which the executive power of the People including the Defence of Sri Lanka is exercised, the President’s Office said in a media release.
The Movement for a Just Society has called upon all parties to declare their stand on the executive presidency.
Former Army Commander Sarath Fonseka has expressed outrage over the decision taken by Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa to give party membership to former Army Chief Daya Ratnayake.
The Health Trade Union Alliance has urged government doctors against intervening with political motives to sabotage their professional struggle.
Addressing an event in India, External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar said, "My first advice to you, the next time you want to take a holiday, go to Sri Lanka. I’m serious. Please go to Sri Lanka. I say this to all of you."
Five civil society activists have been arrested while staging a ‘Satyagraha’ campaign in front of the Criminal Investigations Department today (31) demanding the arrest of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.
Police and Special Task Force teams have unexpectedly been withdrawn from the parade at the state ceremony on 76th Independence Day.
Mrs. DDG Anoja Seneviratne has been appointed as the new Director General of the Department of Census and Statistics.
Sabaragamuwa governor Navin Dissanayake has been given an honorary title by Samanna Maha Nikaya.