Mihin no more from October 30, Srilankan Airlines takes over

Vedda community to contest elections

The Vedda community has decided to contest the elections as an independent group. Vedda chief Uruwarige Wannila Aththo said that they will not join hands with any political party. Instead, the community will contest as an independent group. Uruwarige Wannila Aththo said that they hope to set an example to existing political parties. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Feb, 2023

Gandhi accuses Modi of forcing Adani deals on Sri Lanka

Congress leader Rahul Gandhi has accused Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi of forcing Gautam Adani’s deals on Sri Lanka. Gandhi led a blistering opposition attack in the Lok Sabha over the Hindenburg report, claiming that the meteoric rise in Gautam Adani’s fortunes happened after the BJP came to power in 2014 as he rose in the global rich list from the 609th to the second spot eventually. The Congress leader’s remarks drew a sharp response from the treasury benches, with Law Minister?Kiren

08 Feb, 2023

Election Commission member’s resignation accepted

The resignation letter of Election Commission member Mrs. P. S. M. Charles has been accepted by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. The President?s Media Division (PMD) said that President?s Secretary Saman Ekanayake has informed Charles that her resignation letter has been accepted. The resignation comes as the Election Commission prepares to conduct the Local Government (LG) elections. The Government had already opposed the holding of the LG elections at this moment. (Colombo Gazette)

07 Feb, 2023