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Minister questions PUCSL public hearing despite no tariff hike proposal

Sri Lanka, Nov. 6 -- Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka yesterday questioned the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) decision to hold public hearing on electricity tariffs, despite the N... Read More


Sri Lanka to procure four advanced drones from Israel for Air Force

Sri Lanka, Nov. 5 -- The government plans to procure four advanced unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) for the Sri Lanka Air Force from Israel Aerospace Industries under a government-to-government arrange... Read More


Will 1,000cc-plus motorcycles be allowed in Sri Lanka?

Sri Lanka, Nov. 4 -- The government is considering whether to permit high-powered motorcycles with engine capacities exceeding 1,000cc for special purposes, including sports activities, Deputy Ministe... Read More


Opposition failed to move proper no-confidence motion: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Chief Government Whip and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today that the Opposition had failed to submit a no-confidence motion against the Speaker in accordance with the Standing... Read More


Government clarifies TIN requirement

Sri Lanka, Nov. 3 -- Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said people could continue their economic activities without a Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). Addressing Parlia... Read More


No-confidence motion against Speaker not to be debated on November 3

Sri Lanka, Oct. 30 -- The no-confidence motion submitted by the Opposition against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne will not be taken up for debate in Parliament on November 3, Leader of the House and... Read More


Bimal says Hulangamuwa never served as Ranil's economic adviser

Sri Lanka, Oct. 23 -- Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake yesterday rejected claims by SJB MP Harsha de Silva that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake's economic adviser Duminda Hulangamu... Read More


NGOs, public invited to pay fines and free eligible prisoners

Sri Lanka, Oct. 22 -- Claiming that a total of 1,454 prisoners are currently behind bars in Sri Lanka due to their inability to pay fines, Minister of Justice and National Integration Harshana Nanayak... Read More


PSTA Bill differs from expert committee draft, Herath admits

Sri Lanka, Oct. 9 -- The Government yesterday acknowledged that the Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill tabled in Parliament differs from the draft prepared by the technical experts' co... Read More


Government to seek legal advice on action against private fuel companies

SriLanka, Oct. 7 -- The government will seek legal advice on possible action against private fuel companies if they continue to restrict fuel supplies and inconvenience the public, Energy Minister Anu... Read More