Sri lanka Political News Today

Accelerated Urban Development programme for Matara The Cabinet decided to implement number of development programmes in Matara, inclusive of the construction of a convention hall, on a proposal by ....

Commenting on the ongoing talks between the government and the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Prof Rajiva Wijesinha MP, Presidential adviser for reconciliation and member of the government delegation f ....

The Employee’s Provident Fund (Amendment) Bill scheduled to be presented in Parliament for the second reading on Wednesday has no proposal to introduce a pension scheme, Labour and Labour Relations Mi ....

Although a few small groups have taken to the streets to protest against the government, it cannot succumb to such pressures and change its course or stand, Prime Minister D.M. Jayaratne said. The ....

“Farmers in Sri Lanka are playing a major role in ensuring that the country is provided with ample food at a time the whole world is facing an economic, fuel and food crisis. Farmers in Sri Lanka will ....

‘A Parliamentary Select Committee is the only way to a permanent political solution to the ethnic issue. All Tamil parties, including the Tamil National Alliance (TNA) must strengthen President Mahind ....

'Properties belonging to private institutions will not be touched' Sandasen MARASINGHE and Disna MUDALIGE Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa presided yesterday when Parliament met at 1 p.m. After the pres ....

Rs 260 m for North and East water supply, sanitation and hygiene project Cabinet has approved the implementation of the North and East Water Supply, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) Project on a propo ....

Cabinet approval has been granted to hold the 33rd Annual Forum of the Parliamentarians for Global Action (PGA) in Sri Lanka from October 28 to 30. The joint Cabinet Memorandum in this regard was p ....

Deputy Speaker Chandima Weerakkody presided when Parliament met at 1.30 p.m yesterday. After the presentation of papers and oral questions, the House took up condolence motions of ex-MPs late Sarat ....

For 'Wanniya-laeto', the forest dwellers of Sri Lanka, July 31 was a memorable day not because they celebrated World Indigenous Day, but because they had the opportunity to pay tribute to the leader w ....

External Affairs Minister Prof G L Peiris, on Thursday, assured the support of the government of Sri Lanka for all initiatives of the SAARC Chamber of Commerce and noted that the time was opportune fo ....

*Rehabilitation of Pillaiyar (Ganadeviyo) Kovil at 'Thunnukai in Mullathivu district by the Central Engineering Consultancy Bureau Several construction activities have been undertaken by the Centra ....

The two-veto wielding superpowers, Russia and China reiterated their goodwill and solidarity with Sri Lanka when their Heads of State met President Mahinda Rajapaksa on the sidelines of the 15th St. P ....

Health Minister Maithripala Sirisena will present a video clip and a report to the Cabinet on illegal constructions in government owned flats in Colombo which have become dengue mosquito breeding zone ....