SLPP’s Presidential Candidate, Namal Rajapaksa said that the other three leading candidates - Ranil Wickremesinghe, Sajith Premadasa and Anura Kumara Dissanayake came with serious, troubled pasts, but he was the only candidate who did not have any such allegations.
Resentment brews within the Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) over the decision by the party’s Central Committee to back Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa in the absence of some its leaders such as former MP Mavai Senathirajah and S. Sridharan.
A highly competitive auction of non-existing resources is taking place. Promises are galore – lower taxes, more subsidies and higher public service salaries. How are we going to pay for all of this?
The newly inaugurated Ceylon Chamber of Coconut Industries (CCCI) has warned that the current coconut supply is insufficient to meet both the local and growing export demands, due to the significant challenges faced by the sector.
To fulfil Sri Lanka’s long-standing ambition of becoming a wealthy nation within a single generation (defined as 25-30 years), the incoming president should propel the nation forward by surpassing several industrial revolutions to achieve prosperity, according to a former Central Bank (CB) deputy governor.
The town of Ella in Sri Lanka is set to witness a new development in tourism infrastructure, as the Board of Investment (BOI) has signed an agreement with the local company Nature First Resort & Spa Limited to build a new hotel in the tourist region.
In response to the surge in online financial frauds involving foreign nationals, including Chinese, the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has sought assistance from the Chinese Special Criminal Investigation Unit for investigative support.
The Foreshore Police launched an investigation after the driver of a container truck, who had been waiting in a queue at the Customs exit gate since yesterday, was found dead inside his vehicle this evening within the port premises.
The Court of Appeal today issued a Writ of Mandamus directing the Commissioner General of Motor Traffic to register 41 assembled motor vehicles under the terms of the Motor Traffic Act, which had not been registered for 12 years.
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Sri lanka out of bankruptcy soon
Ranil, AKD marriage will end on Sept. 21st
Will protect dignity of people who vote for NPP
I do not make false promises, will not allow any child to starve