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Chinese policy towards Sri Lanka tells a cautionary tale

2020-07-01 | Politics

China was quick to aid coronavirus-stricken Sri Lanka. Chinese magnanimity and speed in responding to the Indian Ocean island’s request contrasted s...

LNP - President permits classes for 500 students at a time

2020-06-30 | Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has granted permission for teachers to conduct tuition classes for 500 students in two time slots, after reviewing the pr...

Sanga breaks tradition, nominates Connor as first female President of MCC

2020-06-26 | Politics

Former great Kumar Sangakkara has nominated former England women’s cricket captain Clare Connor to succeed him as the President of Marylebone Cricke...

Yahapalana government signed two agreements, received USD 10 mn ... supporting documents not available

2020-06-26 | Politics

Prof. Lalithasiri Gunaruwan, who headed a high level government inquiry into the proposed finalisation of Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) agr...

Election rallies must get PHI, MOH sanction - EC

2020-06-24 | Politics

The organizers of election meetings are required to inform the Public Health Inspector (PHI) and the Medical Officer of Health (MOH) of the area prior...

CB dismisses claims it succumbed to President’s ire

2020-06-23 | Politics

The decisions that were taken last week to further support the economy by way of Central Bank liquidity were neither instantaneous nor a case of being...

President assures EC on free and fair poll

2020-06-18 | Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday gave an assurance to the Election Commission (EC) that an environment will be created to hold free and fair ele...

Rev Fr Poruthota’s contribution to local arts and cinema invaluable - President

2020-06-18 | Politics

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday said the efforts made by Most Rev.Fr. Ernest Poruthota to enlighten the public with the fundamentals of Jesus C...

Postal voting from July 14 to 17

2020-06-17 | Politics

The postal vote of the General Election 2020 will be held from July 14 to 17, the National Election Commission announced yesterday. The public servant...