Liter gas down by Rs.113
The prices of 12.5kg domestic LITRO gas cylinders were reduced by Rs. 113 from midnight today, LITRO Lanka Chairman Muditha Peiris said. Accordingly, the new retail price of the 12.5kg gas cylinder will be Rs.…
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Writes to the European Union against government repression
The International Network for Democracy in Sri Lanka (INSD) has sent an open letter to the European Union regarding the repressive actions of the Sri Lankan government, including the use of the Terrorism Act (PTA).…
Ali Sabry and wijayadasa will head to Geneva today
A delegation headed by Minister of Foreign Affairs President's Counsel Ali Sabry will head to Geneva today (5) to attend the 51st session of the United Nations Human Rights Council sessions (UNHRC). The delegation includes…
Harsha de Silva stated that although the government has signed a staff-level agreement with the IMF
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP and the Chairman of the Committee for Public Finance Dr. Harsha de Silva stated that although the government has signed a staff-level agreement with the IMF, the Parliament has not been…
Gas prices down next Monday
The price of a Litro Gas domestic cylinder will be further reduced at midnight on the 05th of September. The Chairman of Litro Gas Lanka, Muditha Peiris said that the new prices will be announced…
IMF and Sri Lankan government reach USD 2.9bn staff-level agreement
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement to support Sri Lanka’s economic policies with a 48-month arrangement under the Extended Fund Facility (EFF), the IMF have…
The Lotus Tower will be owned by the people this month
The Colombo Lotus Tower, which was constructed with the aim of making it a symbolic landmark of Sri Lanka, will open its doors to the public on September 15. It is the first time the…
New members have been appointed to several Parliamentary Committees
New members have been appointed to several Parliamentary Committees, including the Committee on Parliamentary Business. Director Legislative Services / Director Communication (Acting), Janakantha Silva said Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse today (29) informed the Parliament of…
Contempt of court petition filed against SLPP MP
A petition has been filed accusing Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sanath Nishantha of contempt of court. The petition was filed at the Court of Appeal by a lawyer today (29). Last week (24),…
Manusha appoints Ranjan as Goodwill Ambassador for migrant workers
Foreign Employment Minister Manusha Nanayakkara has appointed actor and politician Ranjan Ramanayake as a Goodwill Ambassador to promote Sri Lankan migrant worker welfare globally. (newswire)