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President says there should be no fear regarding constitutional amendment
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has emphasized that there should be no fear regarding the constitutional amendment.
Furthermore, Wickremesinghe expressed that Sri Lanka is unique in maintaining democracy following universal suffrage…
Sri Lanka scraps plan to sell loss-making National Airline
Sri Lanka has scrapped plans to sell off its indebted national airline despite shortlisting three potential buyers, the government’s privatisation agency said Friday.
Colombo called for bids in September to sell SriLankan Airlines, a key…
Ever grateful to India for its timely support, says MP Rauff Hakeem
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress leader and MP Rauff Hakeem on Sunday said that his country is “ever grateful” to India for extending huge financial assistance to Sri Lanka when it faced economic turmoil a couple of years ago.
Although the…
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery underscores power of working together for the greater good – President
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that true revolutions are not about violence or destruction, but about creating a foundation where people can advance with dignity.
Pointing out that the “Urumaya” program has been able to create…
Sri Lanka to wrap up bond talks soon, seek to balance India and China ties
Sri Lanka will wrap up talks with international bondholders on its restructuring process in a few weeks, Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said on Tuesday, a major step for the island nation to emerge from its worst financial crisis in decades.…
Excise revenue collection hits Rs. 105 billion so far this year
The Excise Department has successfully collected Rs. 105 billion in revenue so far this year, marking a significant increase of Rs. 17 billion compared to the same period last year.
Excise Commissioner M. J. Gunasiri stated that by…
TNA leader R. Sampanthan passes away
Former Tamil National Alliance (TNA) leader and former Opposition Leader MP R. Sampanthan has passed away at the age of 91.
He has reportedly passed away while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.
A veteran Tamil…
Lack of Scrutiny on Foreign Investments in Sri Lanka Raises Concerns
Two years after the economic crisis and the subsequent Aragalaya protests, Sri Lanka continues to permit contentious foreign direct investment (FDI) without proper oversight. An investigation by Asia news post has revealed that the Board of…
Hirunika Premachandra Sentenced to 3 Years of Rigorous Imprisonment
Former MP Hirunika Premachandra was sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment on Friday (28).
Colombo High Court Judge Amal Ranaraja issued the order over a case filed against Hirunika Premachandra, who was found guilty of 18…
“Mahinda Rajapaksa: China’s Old Friend” – Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs
China's Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs Sun Weidong called on former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Beijing.
Recalling President Xi Jinping's historic visit to Sri Lanka during Presidency of Mahinda Rajapksa in 2014, Vice Minister of…