According to a communique issued by Director Administration / Director Communication (Acting) of Parliament, Janakantha Silva, the Parliamentary debate on the Recovery of Loans by Banks (Special Provisions) (Amendment) Bill (Second Reading), which includes provisions for the suspension of Parate Law until December 15, is set to take place on May 7. Secretary General of

During a press conference at the Presidential Media Centre, Vadivel Suresh, General Secretary of the Lanka Jathika Estate Workers’ Union, emphasized the joint responsibility of the Government and the Plantation Employers’ Association in providing wage increases to plantation workers. Suresh highlighted the vital role played by these workers in upholding the esteemed reputation of ‘Ceylon

State Minister of Finance Dr. Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has lauded the impressive performance of the Sri Lanka Rupee, asserting its position as one of the fastest-growing currencies globally. Highlighting its exceptional growth in the first four months of this year, Dr. Siyambalapitiya noted significant gains against major currencies worldwide. The Rupee has surged by 9.1 percent

United National Party (UNP) General Secretary Palitha Range Bandara has refuted claims by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) regarding statements allegedly made at the May Day rally held at Maligawatta. Speaking at a media briefing at Sirikotha, the UNP headquarters, Bandara clarified that he did not make any such statements about a group of SJB

Representatives from the United National Party (UNP) and the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) recently engaged in an interactive discussion with India’s ruling Bharatiya Janatha Party (BJP) to gain insights into the party’s election campaign strategies and the electoral process in India. This meeting, part of the BJP’s “Know BJP” initiative, saw BJP President Jagat

Minister Jeevan Thondaman, the General Secretary of the Ceylon Worker’s Congress (CWC), expressed satisfaction with the government’s efforts in addressing the concerns of plantation sector workers. Speaking at the CWC’s May Day rally held at the Kotagala Public Ground, Thondaman highlighted the concessions provided to the workers under President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s administration, noting that the

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who currently leads the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), emphasized the party’s longstanding support for the working community of Sri Lanka. He noted that unlike some political parties that only acknowledge labor issues on May Day, the SLPP has consistently stood by the working class both during its time in power

Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has acknowledged a historical error in nominating former President Maithripala Sirisena as a Presidential candidate in 2015. She expressed regret over this decision and indicated that responsibility for the current state of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) should be shared by two individuals, mentioning her removal from the party

The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has decided against hosting the proposed debate between the leaders of the National People’s Power (NPP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) following a unanimous decision at their General Meeting on Saturday. SJB MP Nalin Bandara had submitted a request to the BASL to support organizing the debate between