The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has appealed to the Government and all political parties to earnestly consider implementing the 13th Amendment to the Constitution.
The foreign affairs ministry seeks cabinet approval to fill half of the currently vacant third secretary positions with children of government politicians, "Aruna" reported.
Parliament is investigating the head of a division who has sought sexual favours from female staffers on a number of occasions.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe wants an immediate fence-mending meeting between SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa and MP Nimal Lanza, "Deshaya" reports.
Sri Lanka Customs have raided 13 leading jewellery-making institutions and seized a stock of gold smuggled into the country and a fine of Rs. 4.5 billion is to be imposed in this regard.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that the initiative to provide job opportunities for unemployed youth will commence once the country overcomes bankruptcy this year.
The economic transformation bill presented by the government on 22 May supersedes 12 acts already in force.
Modern technology could help develop the country as well as create brotherhood and reconciliation for a disciplined, ethical and just society, said opposition leader Sajith Premadasa.
There will be no debate between the economic committees of the National People's Power (NPP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), said NPP’s Sunil Handunnetti.
Auditor general W.P.C. Wickremaratne has faulted state institutions for not taking follow-up action with regard to nearly 100,000 recommendations issued to prevent fraud, corruption and irregularities.
