Appropriation Bill 2025 Presented to Parliament
The Appropriation Bill for the 2025 financial year was presented to the Sri Lankan Parliament today (January 9, 2025), detailing
Deadline for Private-Sector Rice Imports Ends Tomorrow
The government-granted deadline for private-sector rice imports is set to conclude tomorrow (January 10, 2025). Initially, the government permitted rice
Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera Elected COPE Chairman
Dr. Nishantha Samaraweera, Member of Parliament, has been unanimously elected as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE).
Two New Court of Appeal Justices Sworn In
Attorneys-at-Law Mr. K.M.S. Disanayake and Mr. R.P. Hettiarachchi were formally sworn in as Justices of the Court of Appeal before
Japan-Sri Lanka Relations: Discussions to Resume Key Projects
The Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Isomata Akio, announced ongoing discussions with the Sri Lankan government to restart temporarily halted
Grid interconnection with India: An opportunity in waiting for Sri Lanka
President Dissanayake undertook a successful visit to India recently. The joint statement, which mentioned almost all aspects of bilateral cooperation
Parliament to Debate Key Regulations, Including Colombo Port City Act Provisions
A parliamentary debate on several regulations, including those under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act, is scheduled to take
Governor Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe Outlines Central Bank’s Strategic Focus for the Coming Year
Dr. P. Nandalal Weerasinghe, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, has outlined the institution’s strategic priorities for the
Court Issues Order Preventing IUSF Convenor and Others from Entering Key Government Buildings During Protest
The Fort Magistrate’s Court has issued an order barring Madushan Chandrajith, the Convenor of the Inter University Students’ Federation (IUSF),
Dr. Harsha de Silva Clarifies Legal Status of Undial and Hawala Systems in Sri Lanka
The Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance, MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, addressed Parliament today (08), confirming that both