Prominent business leader and co-founder of Expolanka Holdings PLC, Hanif Yusuf, has been appointed as the Governor of the Western Province by Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Yusuf was sworn in alongside several other new provincial governors at a ceremony held yesterday. The new appointees include: Hanif Yusuf’s appointment brings a wealth of leadership
Presidential candidate Anura Kumara Dissanayake has attributed Sri Lanka’s 2022 financial crisis to incumbent President Ranil Wickremesinghe, while largely absolving former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. Speaking at an election rally, Dissanayake claimed that Wickremesinghe was the architect of the crisis, whereas Rajapaksa’s missteps stemmed from ignorance. “They ended essential supplies like oil, gas, and electricity. Ranil
Sri Lanka has formed a special committee, announced by State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon, tasked with allocating state-owned lands to the military. This move comes ahead of the upcoming Presidential polls, with the election date expected to be announced after July 17. The Election Commission has already confirmed that the polls will occur between
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that Sri Lanka has implemented 75 new laws in the past two years, marking a significant milestone in legal reform. Speaking at the inauguration of the new Court Complex in Theldeniya, Wickremesinghe highlighted the country’s commitment to enhancing its legal system. The inauguration of the three-storey Court Complex replaces the original
State Defence Minister Premitha Bandara Tennakoon announced that the Sri Lankan government has decided to extend the same benefits given to war-time army personnel to the Civil Defence Force (CDF). This decision comes ahead of the upcoming Presidential polls, with the election date expected to be declared after July 17. President Ranil Wickremesinghe, also the
A faction within the crisis-hit Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), led by Aviation Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva, held talks with members of MP Nimal Lanza’s ‘New Alliance’ in Madiwela on Tuesday, May 14. Following the meeting, Chairman of Lanza’s New Alliance, MP Anura Priyadarshana Yapa, expressed expectations of around 70 MPs joining the new
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena addressed Parliament on Tuesday, highlighting the resumption of development projects previously stalled for two years due to budget constraints. He underscored the government’s commitment to kickstarting these initiatives, signaling a renewed focus on national development efforts. Additionally, the Prime Minister emphasized the allocation of decentralized funds, Provincial Council funds, and Central
Maithripala Sirisena has stepped down as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), paving the way for Justice Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, PC, to assume the role following a unanimous vote by the SLFP Executive Committee. This significant decision came during a meeting held at a hotel in Kotte, where Dr. Rajapakshe was
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) General Secretary, MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara, addressed recent allegations surrounding Diana Gamage’s court verdict, clarifying that the verdict against Gamage would not affect the status of all SJB MPs. Emphasizing the organizational structure of the SJB with a party leader and General Secretary in place, Madduma Bandara dismissed claims that
Following Former President Maithripala Sirisena’s resignation as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the party’s Executive Committee has made a unanimous decision. Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has been appointed as the new Chairman of the SLFP. This development marks a significant change in leadership within the party, with Minister Rajapakshe assuming the responsibility