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No more SJB MPs to join Govt

LocalSubashini SenanayakeTags: Print EditionThere will be no more MPs of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) to join the Government, SJB General Secretary MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara said. He said that the Party Membership of the MPs, who…

Namal’s case: FCID yet to receive AG’s instructions

Magistrate sends reminder, case on September 21LocalShavini MadharaTags: Print EditionThe case filed against former Minister Namal Rajapaksa for allegedly misappropriating Rs.70 million belonging to Krrish Company, was postponed till…

USAID pledges to assist with urgent needs in Sri Lanka

LocalTags: Print EditionUSAID Administrator Samantha Power on Tuesday underscored that USAID is pivoting its ongoing programmes in Sri Lanka to help address the urgent needs of Sri Lanka’s most vulnerable and marginalized communities…

Several State Ministers from SLFP soon

LocalTags: Print EditionAgriculture Minister Mahinda Amaraweera yesterday said several SLFP MPs will take oaths as State Ministers soon. He was of the view that the SLFP will not conduct any disciplinary inquiry against those who…

Cabinet to discuss 21A next week – Minister

LocalIshara MudugamuwaTags: Print EditionCabinet Spokesman Mass Media Minister Dr. Bandula Gunawardana yesterday stated that the 21st Amendment to the Constitution will be taken up for discussion in Cabinet next week. He was speaking…

Canteen owners increase prices

LocalLahiru FernandoTags: Print EditionThe prices of food items at canteens will be increased by 10 percent, President of the All Island Canteen Owners Association Asela Sampath said. He said the decision was taken based on yesterday’s…

Dr. Padeniya decides not to contest for GMOA President

Says ‘I was not loyal to Rajapaksas’LocalIshara MudugamuwaTags: Print EditionGovernment Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) President Dr.Anuruddha Padeniya yesterday (24) said that the decision not to contest the election was not due…

Bus fares rise, minimum fare Rs.32

Taxis to charge Rs.100 per kilometreLocalLahiru FernandoTags: Print EditionThe National Transport Commission (NTC) has approved the increase of bus fares with effect from midnight yesterday, following the fuel price increase that took…

Driver Stabbed in the Neck

Clash Over FuelLocalNishantha GunewardeneBadulla Corr.Tags: Print EditionA driver was stabbed in the neck with a sharp object in a clash between two groups at a petrol station in Badulla on Sunday (22) afternoon. “He was admitted to…