Leader of the United Republic Front (URF) Patali Champika Ranawaka has warned of a reemergence of urban shanties in Colombo.
The incumbent president is attempting to use the loopholes in the constitution to remain in his position further, charged NPP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
Amendments to the Telecommunications Act are anticipated to be introduced in Parliament today (09), marking the first revision in 28 years.
The chairman of the Office for Missing Persons (OMP) has tried to insinuate that the skeletal remains unearthed from a mass grave in Mullaitivu belong to missing persons.
State minister Piyal Nishantha said all would support if the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) decides incumbent Ranil Wickremesinghe to be their presidential candidate.
Secretary to the Treasury Mahinda Siriwardana stated that granting the salary increase demanded by striking public servants would necessitate raising the current VAT from 18% to between 20% and 21%.
The GMOA says it will not support the ongoing strike action in the state sector.
Commenting on the upcoming elections, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that regardless of any court challenges, the presidential election will be held this year.
The fundamental rights (FR) petition filed by businessman C.D. Lenawa seeking an order preventing the calling of a Presidential Election until the Supreme Court delivers its interpretation on the date of the presidential poll, has been dismissed by a five-member Supreme Court judge bench headed by the Chief Justice.
The government has embarked on an educational reform initiative with the aim of introducing an advanced education system combined with modern technology to move the country forward with a new economy.
