Maximum interest rate on credit cards reduced
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has revised the regulated interest rates for Credit Cards, Pre-arranged Temporary Overdrafts, Pawning Facilities and Penal interest...
Ranil rejects United National Bhikkhu Front’s request for him to resign...
United National Bhikkhu Front says that they made a request to Ranil Wickremesinghe to resign from the United National Party (UNP) leadership.
However, General Secretary...
Speaker recognizes Sajith as Opposition Leader
Leader of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), Sajith Premadasa has been recognized as the Leader of the Opposition.
Newly-appointed Speaker of Parliament Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena announced...
Siyambalapitiya, Angajan appointed to new posts in parliament
The Ninth Parliament has unanimously appointed MP Ranjith Siyambalapititya as the Deputy Speaker of the Parliament.
Meanwhile, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva proposed the name...
Mahinda Yapa appointed new Speaker of Parliament
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has been unanimously appointed as the new Speaker of Parliament.
He was nominated by Minister Dinesh...
First sitting of 9th Parliament begins
The first sitting of the 9th Parliament of Sri Lanka commenced a short while ago in accordance with Standing Order No. 1 of Parliament.
Sri...
Inaugural session of 9th Parliament today
The first sitting of the 9th Parliament is scheduled to commence at 9.30 am this morning (20) to elect the Speaker in accordance with...
More SJB MPs want Ranil to enter Parliament
Two more Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs yesterday called for the appointment of former Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe to Parliament though the solitary national...
Sri Lanka’s own saline factory established before year-end – Dr. Channa...
A saline manufacturing plant will be established in Sri Lanka before the end of 2020, says the State Minister of Pharmaceutical Production, Supply, and...
Current school syllabus to be revised; New syllabus to be implemented...
The Ministry of Education has decided to introduce a new school syllabus on par with international standards, suitable for the country.
“The program will be...
