Politics

Fitch Ratings said it was upgrading Sri Lanka’s foreign currency rating out of restricted default (RD) status, to CCC+ after 98 percent… The post Fitch upgrades Sri Lanka out of default despite holdout Hamilton Reserve appeared first on…

The Government has not held any discussions nor have entered into any agreements with India regarding the proposed Economic and Technological Cooperation… The post No ETCA agreements, discussions still on – Minister appeared first on…

Police officers have reported that many traffic speed measuring devices used to detect those who drive at excessive speeds are currently detective.… The post Police speed detecters out of order, no purchases made since 2016 appeared first…

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake informed Parliament yesterday that the Government has successfully reached an agreement with the IMF to raise the Pay… The post PAYE exempted up to Rs. 150,000 appeared first on DailyNews.

Chief Government Whip and Health and Media Minister, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated in Parliament yesterday that the Health Ministry is investigating fraud… The post Massive fraud in purchase of rapid antigen test kits – Minister appeared…

Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe told Parliament yesterday (18) that not even one grain of rice unfit… The post No sub-standard rice will be allowed into the country – Minister…

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa yesterday submitted his educational qualifications to Parliament. Presenting his academic certificates, the Opposition Leader said he began his… The post Sajith submits academic qualifications to…

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Harsha de Silva has been appointed as the Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF). The… The post Harsha appointed COPF Chairman appeared first on DailyNews.

Deputy Minister of Agriculture and Livestock, Namal Karunaratne, said that funds will be provided to farmers who have not yet received the… The post A new era would emerge where farmers would take a leading role – DM Namal Karunaratne…

Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara and Samagi Jana Balawegaya Ajith P. Perera engaged in a heated exchange in Parliament yesterday regarding their professional… The post Sparks fly in House over professional designations appeared first…