The SJB is to draw big crowds to Colombo tomorrow (30) in an anti-government protest that also marks the launch of Sajith Premadasa’s presidential election campaign.
The fine for wearing a military uniform or emblem unlawfully is to be raised to Rs. 50,000 from Rs. 100.
Sri Lanka has met most of its initial commitments under its International Monetary Fund bailout program but concerns remain over delays in governance and transparency reforms, according to an independent analysis by Verité Research.
The couple arrested on suspicion of defrauding several people to the tune of Rs. 5 billion through a pyramid scheme, have been remanded until 05 February.
Sri Lanka has been engulfed by unprecedented crises as a results of state policies on the economy and social issues, says the Australian Advocacy for Good Governance in Sri Lanka.
The government will be amending tax legislation soon to eliminate or restrict ministerial authority to introduce tax changes without prior parliamentary approval and ensure that such changes do not generate revenue losses.
Leader of Mawbima Janatha Party (MJP) Dilith Jayaweera has reacted to speculation that his party was going to ally with the president.
Central Bank governor Nandalal Weerasinghe has rejected claims that Sri Lanka has become a bankrupt state.
Public security minister Tiran Alles has requested the Colombo archbishop and the Catholic Church to extend support to ensure justice for victims of the Easter Sunday attacks.
The Road Development Authority has taken steps to light the Katunayaka expressway by laying cables instead of the copper current cables worth 25 crore rupees stolen by thieves after two fatal road accidents including the one that claimed the life of State Minister Sanath Nishantha.
