Govt. moves to deprive MPs of pensions and car permits
The government is expected to table a draft Bill seekign to abolish pensions for Members of Parliament in a move…
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Chandrani Bandara granted bail in corruption case
Former Minister of Women, Child Affairs, and Dry Zone Development, Chandrani Bandara, was formally indicted before the Colombo High Court…
Defence Sec. strongly denies allegations made in Parliament by MP Archuna
Defence Secretary Retired Air Vice Marshal Sampath Thuyyakontha yesterday strongly denied allegations made in Parliament by MP Ramanathan Archuna, who…
Suspects arrested over preparation of forged passport for drug trafficker given bail
Colombo Chief Magistrate Tanuja Lakmali yesterday (06) ordered the release on bail of three suspects, including an Assistant Controller of…
Chief Opposition Whip leaves Committee appointed to probe conduct of Dayasiri
Speaker Dr Jagath Wickramratne informed the House yesterday that Chief Opposition Whip Gayantha Karunathilaka has withdrawn from the three-member Committee appointed to inquire…
USD 800,000 paid monthly as penalty due to fraudulent airbus deal: Minister Rathnayake
The government had to pay USD 800,000 monthly as penalty due to a fraudulent Airbus deal under previous administrations, Leader…
Govt. threatens to introduce maximum retail price for salt
The government yesterday warned that it would introduce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP) for salt within the week if attempts…
Sri Lanka trade deficit widens due to motor vehicle imports
Sri Lanka’s trade deficit has widened to USD 717.5 million in April this year, driven primarily by a sharp increase…
Duminda Dissanayake further remanded over gold plated T-56
Anuradhapura District SLFP Organiser and former Minister, Duminda Dissanayake was further remanded until June 19 when he was produced before…
ITAK MP moves private member’s bill seeking to expedite PC polls
ITAK Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam yesterday presented a private member’s Bill titled “Bill to amend the Provincial Councils Elections Act,…