SLPP MPs oppose 22A!
Differing opinions have emerged in government ranks over the 22nd amendment to the constitution, with its key partner SLPP opposing the amendment.
'10% commission gang’ prevents crude buying from Russia
Sri Lanka is being prevented from buying crude from Russia by the ’10 per cent commission gang,’ charges leading businessman Dr. Jagath Chandrawansa.
Ranil denies lunching with Arjuna Mahendran in Singapore
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has denied an allegation that he met former Central Bank governor Arjuna Mahendran for lunch in Singapore recently.
Parliament summons CID chief over tapping Patali’s phone call
Parliament has summoned the director of the CID to answer allegations of unlawfully tapping a telephone conversation by MP Patali Champika Ranawaka.
Management committee to supervise FSL until election is held
The petitioners and the Ministry of Sports agreed to resolve a dispute in the local football governing body when the Court of Appeal took up a related case for hearing today (04).
President to make special statement; 22A uncertain!
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is due to make a special statement to parliament on October 06 with regard to the economy and international assistance.
Sisira vs. Diana: who will claim credit for legalising cannabis?
A draft on permitting cannabis as an Ayurvedic medicine will be presented for approval by the cabinet, said state minister Sisira Jayakody.
Draft of 22A: JVP insists on three key provisions
A ban on political crossovers is one of the three key provisions the JVP wants to be included in the draft of the 22nd amendment to the constitution.
Udawalawa will become a site of protests, warns Lahiru Weerasekara
Failure to release two villagers under detention for protesting against environmental destruction in Udawalawa will soon lead to the area becoming a site of protests, warns national organizer of Youths for Change Lahiru Weerasekara.
One third of Sri Lankan adults suffer from high blood pressure
The untimely death of award-winning actor Darshan Dharmaraj at the age of 41 years provides ample evidence to the danger faced by Sri Lankans from heart ailments.