Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill Presented to Parliament
The Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law (No. 1 of 1979), was presented in
Opposition Moves No-Confidence Motion Against Education Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya
Opposition Members of Parliament have begun signing a no-confidence motion against Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. A discussion regarding
U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung to Depart Sri Lanka on January 16
According to the U.S. Embassy in Colombo, Ambassador Julie Chung is scheduled to conclude her tenure and depart Sri Lanka
Naveen Dissanayake Appointed Deputy Chairman of UNP
Former Minister Naveen Dissanayake has been appointed as the Deputy Chairman of the United National Party (UNP). The appointment letter
Ceypetco and LIOC Announce Fuel Price Hike
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) has announced revised fuel prices effective from midnight yesterday (05). Petrol 92 Octane: Rs. 294
GMOA to Hold Special Meeting Tomorrow Over Health Sector Concerns
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) will convene a special Central Committee meeting tomorrow (07) to discuss possible measures in
6.2-Magnitude Earthquake Strikes Western Japan, No Tsunami Threat
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 6.2 struck the western Chugoku region of Japan on Tuesday, followed by a
Sri Lanka Expresses Concern Over Developments in Venezuela
Sri Lanka has expressed deep concern over the recent developments in Venezuela and is closely monitoring the situation, the government
Low-Pressure Area Forms in Bay of Bengal, Heavy Rains Expected from January 8
A low-level atmospheric disturbance in the Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, has intensified into a low-pressure area, the
Oil Prices Fall as Global Supply Offsets Venezuela Concerns
Oil prices declined on Monday as ample global supplies outweighed concerns over potential supply disruptions following the U.S. capture of