Sajith wears a Palestinian scarf to parliament Sri Lankan Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended Thursday’s (7) parliament session wearing the keffiyeh, a black and white scarf, a symbol of Palestinian identity and history, as a mark of solidarity…
RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS DELAYED OWING TO PERSONAL AGENDA OF CEB OFFICIALS
Personal agenda of CEB officials delaying renewable energy projects The central government & their policies are responsible for most of the hardships we face today. But when it comes to implementing investments and projects in the renewable energy sector,…
SEVERAL HAVE EXPRESSED WILLINGNESS TO BE SLPP’S PRESIDENTIAL CANDIDATE-NAMAL
Presidential election: Namal speaks about SLPP candidate Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says several people from various sectors have expressed interest in contesting under the SLPP for the Presidential Election. Speaking to reporters, MP Rajapaksa said…
REWARD FOR VOTING FOR THE BUDGET SJB MP VADIVEL SURESH APPOINTED SENIOR ADVISOR TO PRESIDENT
SJB MP Vadivel Suresh appointed as Senior Advisor to President Samagi Jana Balavegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Vadivel Suresh has been appointed as a Senior Advisor to President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to Presidential secretariat, Vadivel Suresh will be responsible on reporting…
VAT INCREASED TO 18 % APPROVED BY COPE SUBJECT TO AMENDMENTS
COPF Approves VAT Increase to 18% with Amendments The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the increase of the Value Added Tax (VAT) to 18 percent subjected to amendments, Committee Chairman Harsha de Silva told Parliament today. Dr.…
PENDING IMF APPROVAL SRI LANKA RECEIVES PLEDGE OF ADDITIONAL DOLLAR FUNDS
Sri Lanka receives Pledge of Additional Dollar Funds pending IMF approval In a bid to alleviate the economic challenges faced by Sri Lanka, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) has committed to providing $600 million in budget support on a…
SAJITH RAISES CONCERN ON INCREASE OF ELECTRICITY TARIFFS,DISCONNECTION OF POWER IN 500,000 DWELLINGS
Red Notice to 5 Mn on Electricity payment : Sajith raises concerns Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has objected to the increase in electricity tariffs, pointing out that the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has made huge profits due to…
NEW RENEWABLE ENERGY PROJECTS NEXT YEAR
President leads talks on six renewable energy projects for next year President Ranil Wickremesinghe along with Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera and Chief of Staff Sagala Ratnayake has spearheaded discussions for six renewable energy projects next year.…
UNDER SJB GOVERNMENT NEW CULTURE WHERE POLITICIANS WILL HAVE TO USE PUBLIC TRANSPORT
Will create political culture where politicians will travel in public transport – Anura The National People’s Power (NPP) will create a new political culture where politicians will travel in public transport such as in buses and trains, NPP Leader…
MODI AND RANIL MEETS IN DUBAI AT COP-28
Meeting between president and Indian PM at COP-28 in Dubai Amidst the ongoing COP-28 conference in Dubai, Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi engaged in a significant meeting. The Prime Minister of India had…
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