Arjuna claims talks underway for some SLFPers to back Sajith

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says he is ready to step down

Speaker Karu Jayasuriya says he is ready to step down from the post and defended his actions over the past five years. Speaking to Chief Prelates in Kandy today, the Speaker said that his appeal to the public is to ensure they elect individuals to Parliament who can be respected. The Speaker said that his hands were clean and that he ensured democracy was protected during the five years he held office. Later, speaking to reporters, the Speaker said that he had never used Government funds to p

08 Feb, 2020

Modi confident Sri Lanka will address issues of Tamils

Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi today said that he was confident Sri Lanka will address the issues of the Tamils. Delivering a joint media media briefing with Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa in New Delhi today, Modi said that was confident that the Sri Lankan Government will realize the expectations of the Tamil people for equality, justice, peace, and respect within a united Sri Lanka. Modi also said that India has been a trusted partner in Sri Lanka’s development efforts and the new Lin

08 Feb, 2020

COPE summons SLC, NLB and SLBFE

The Committee On Public Enterprises (COPE) has decided to summon the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, the National Lotteries Board & Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Speaking to media today (7), COPE Chairman Sunil Handunnetti said officials of these entities will be summoned on the 18th, 19th & 20th of February respectively. The new 16 member COPE was announced in Parliament this week. Handunneththi was re-appointed Chairman when the COPE members convened today (7).

07 Feb, 2020