SLBC Director killed in accident

Charitha confirmed as COPE member

Professor Charitha Herath has been confirmed as a member of the new Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) to fill the vacancy created by the resignation of MP Dr. Harsha de Silva.? Deputy Speaker Ajith Rajapakse informed Parliament today that Professor Charitha Herath has been nominated to serve in the Committee on Public Enterprises by the Committee of Selection to fill the vacancy that occurred due to the resignation of Dr. Harsha de Silva. Dr. Harsha de Silva had resigned from COPE and the

18 Oct, 2022

Government says postponing LG polls not discussed

The Government says there has not been any discussion on postponing the Local Government (LG) elections. Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa asked the Government in Parliament today if there was a move to postpone the elections. Responding to the question, Minister Susil Premajayantha said that there has not been any discussion to postpone the LG elections. The opposition had recently reached a collective decision to oppose any moves to postpone the LG elections. The decision was reached at a

18 Oct, 2022

US Assistant Secretary of State to discuss economic situation in Sri Lanka

US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu is to have talks in Colombo on the economic situation in Sri Lanka. Donald Lu is to be in?Sri Lanka from October 17-19 to discuss U.S.-Sri Lanka relations and Sri Lanka?s economic situation. The US State Department said that Assistant Secretary Lu will meet with senior Sri Lankan officials to discuss ways in which the United States and Sri Lanka can promote economic stability. He is also expected to discuss regional

18 Oct, 2022