Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has expressed concern over the current government's plans to sell off national assets and state-owned enterprises, calling for the postponement of all such moves until after the next Presidential election, allowing the incoming government to address the issue according to its mandate.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stated that he expects to increase the growth rate of Sri Lanka’s economy up to 3% by the year 2025 and mentioned that steps would be taken to increase the salaries of government employees.
Allegations of unauthorised constructions have been levelled against the Sri Lanka army over its activity in a public park in the war torn northern town of Kilinochchi.
The opposition is reportedly having serious doubts if President Ranil Wickremesinghe plans to dissolve parliament and go for snap general elections in agreement with SLPP founder Basil Rajapaksa.
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) faction led by Maithripala Sirisena held an executive committee meeting at a private hotel in Pitakotte this morning (12), where Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapaksa was unanimously elected as the party chairman.
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the SLPP, UNP, JVP and the NPP of getting together to plot against the SJB, which they fear.
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasised that Rs. one billion will be allocated next year for research on the relationship between Buddha’s teachings and Artificial Intelligence.
In the confirmation hearing before the US Senate Foreign Relations Committee, Elizabeth K. Horst, the nominee for US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, outlined a complete vision for US-Sri Lanka relations, placing a strong emphasis on strategic security measures and economic cooperation while championing human rights causes.
Fishermen of Mullaitivu suspect that the Navy assists poaching in their seas.
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that President Ranil Wickremesinghe has directed him to conduct a comprehensive analysis of interest rates applicable to the savings of senior citizens.
