Category: General
IMF looks forward to working with new President
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The International Monetary Fund said it’s looking forward to working with Sri Lanka’s newly elected leftist president, including on the latest review of the country’s $3 billion bailout package, international media reports sai…
AKD pledges to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) Newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had pledged his commitment to thoroughly investigate the Easter attacks and to take steps towards uncovering the truth, Archbishop of Colombo His Eminence Malcolm Cardinal Ranj…
Nishan to replace injured Vishwa
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) Vishwa Fernando has been sent to the High Performance Center for rehabilitation after developing a tightness in his right hamstring while practicing, ‘Sri Lanka Cricket’ says.The SLC adds that 27-year-old right-arm offspinner …
New Cabinet, including PM, to be sworn in today
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The swearing-in ceremony for the new Cabinet, including the Prime Minister, is scheduled to take place today (Sep. 24). The new Cabinet is to consist of four ministers.General Secretary of the National People’s Power (NPP) Dr…
Ex-President Ranil decides not to contest General Election
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) The United National Party (UNP) says that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will not contest the upcoming General Election.The Deputy Leader of the UNP, Ruwan Wijewardena also stated that Wickremesinghe does not expect to …
Dr. Harini Amarasuriya appointed as new Prime Minister of Sri Lanka
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, has been appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka. She was sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake a short while ago today (Sep. 24). She was also sworn in as the Minister …
Sri Lanka’s new President dissolves Parliament
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has signed the Extraordinary Gazette notification dissolving the Parliament of Sri Lanka effective from tonight (24).The relevant Gazette notification has been sent to the Government Printer …
Lakshman Nipunaarchchi to replace AKD in Parliament
(LANKAPUVATH | COLOMBO) NPP member Lakshman Nipunaarchchi who is next in the list after Anura Kumara Dissanayake will fill the vacancy in parliament.NPP executive member General Secretary Tilvin Silva had made the announcement while speaking to the m…