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Colombo : Invited to bat, a depleted India scored 132 for five on a sluggish pitch against Sri Lanka in the second Twenty20 International, here on Wednesday. Skipper Shikhar Dhawan top-scored for the Indians with his 40-run knock while Sri Lankan off-spinner Akila Dananjaya (2/29) took two of the four ... Read More »

The decision was reached after a parliamentary group meeting of UNF Saturday morning and the case will be filed on Monday.  UNF and some smaller parties termed the move as illegal, unconstitutional and unacceptable.  The new governmen has sought to defend the dissolution saying President is empowered to do so. President Maithripala ... Read More »

The move comes exactly two weeks after the President has appointed Mahinda Rajapaksa as new Prime minister replacing Ranil Wickremsinghe. President sworn in ministers to the remaining cabinet posts on Friday evening before announcing the dissolution. Parliament was to convene on Wednesday and speaker Karu Jayasurya  and group led by ... Read More »

Two cabinet and five state ministers were sworn in by President Maithripala Sirisena. Three ministers were sworn in last evening. Ousted Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe has maintained that he has the majority in the house and has demanded calling an early session to prove it. Read More »

Brother of new Prime Minister and former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa was among three ministers sworn in by President Maithripala Sirisena. Meanwhile, Parliament Speaker Karu Jayasuriya said, an opportunity must be provided for the majority opinion on a stable government when Parliament meets next Wednesday. He said this after a meeting of ... Read More »

Manusha Nanayakkara was sworn in as a deputy Minister last week after he crossed over from Mr. Wickremsinghe party.  In a letter addressed to President, Nanayakkara said he accept Wickremsinghe as the legitimate prime minister who has majority in the house. Mr. Wickremsinghe’s United National party (UNP) while announcing the ... Read More »

In a statement, Karu Jaysurya said he will not recognize the new government until they show majority in parliament. It said new Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa will not be given the Prime Minister seat in Parliament and they will need to sit in the opposition seats. His statement came after President ... Read More »

The new ministers included one of the two MPs from the side of deposed Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe who declared their support to new government. The new government under Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa is reported to have the support of 105 MPs in 225 member parliament and his side is ... Read More »

The motion signed by leader of house Laxman Kiriella, reportedly has the support of 119 MPs in 225 member parliament.  It was submitted to office of Parliament speaker and will be placed on the order book when Parliament next convenes.  However, the uncertainty over convening of Parliament continues even as ... Read More »

In a letter addressed to President Maithripala Sirisena, Jayasuriya said over 125 parliamentarians representing different parties have submitted a request to protect their privileges as members of Parliament by reconvening the Parliament. Speaker also held a party leaders meeting to discuss the future course of action. However, a government spokesman rejected ... Read More »

Rajapakse has retained the finance portfolio while Sarath Amunguma has been appointed new foreign minister. Several ministers supporting President in the earlier cabinet have retained their portfolios. However, ousted PM Ranil Wickremesinghe has demanded immediate convening of Parliament claiming he has the majority support.  Wickremesinghe called on their supporters to ... Read More »

He was sworn in late evening by President Maithripala Sirisena at his office in Colombo. Earlier, the United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) led by President Sirisena has decided to leave the unity government led by Ranil Wicremsinghe. President Sirisena’s Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP), the main constituent party of the UPFA, ... Read More »

Country’s Ports and Shipping Minister Mahinda Samarasinghe told a press conference today that respective Ministries should now present proposals seeking cabinet approval to embark on those projects. The MoU contains investment proposals by Indian companies for LNG terminal and power, port development at Colombo harbor, highways and railways etc. The ... Read More »

The protestors, carrying placards and shouting slogans, had gathered at Galle face grounds and later blocked few roads in the city to press for their demands. The workers coming from Nuwara Eliya, Badulla and several other estates are demanding that their basic daily wage be increased from existing 530 to ... Read More »

The United Nations has asked the Sri Lankan government  to immediately repatriate the commander of the country’s contingent in the UN Peacekeeping Mission in Mali. U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric at the regular press briefing last night said that the U.N.  made the request to repatriate following a review of his ... Read More »

On a day when their captain, Dinesh Chandimal, who has been charged by umpires Aleem Dar and Ian Gould with ball tampering on the second day of the match, is likely to know his fate, the tourists stayed focused on events on the field in reducing the home side to ... Read More »

Addressing a commemoration event in Colombo Wednesday evening, Mr. Sirisena  said the late Sobitha Thera, who came forward to set up government through a common candidate, never asked that common candidate to loot the Central bank. Several members of United National Party (UNP) led by Prime Minister Ranil Wickremsinghe have ... Read More »

The village in Anuradhapura District has been named after Late  Maduluwave Sobitha Thero, who played a key role in bringing President Maithirpala Sirisena to power. The foundation stone was jointly laid by Parliament speaker Mr. Karu Jayasuriya, Minister of Housing and Construction Mr. Sajith Premadasa and Acting High Commissioner of ... Read More »

The Army said Gen Rawat will hold talks with top political and military leadership of Sri Lanka and explore new areas of military-to-military cooperation between the ground forces of the two countries. The visit assumes significance in light of India’s persistent efforts to strengthen the existing bonds of friendship and ... Read More »

5/2/2018 – Global financial services major Allianz on Friday announced that it is going to fully acquire Janashakthi General Insurance Limited at an amount of 85.9 million euros (about US$106.4 million). Allianz forged an agreement for the transaction, which is currently subjected to regulatory approval, and expected to complete in ... Read More »