New UNP MP takes oaths

Minister warns CPC trade unions of legal action

Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera warned of legal and disciplinary action if petroleum trade unions disrupt operations by going on strike. The Minister tweeted saying that petroleum services had been declared as an essential services for the last 6 months. He warned that if any employee or trade union is found breaching the essential services regulations and disrupting services, immediate legal and disciplinary action will be taken against them. Trade unions have threatened to go

17 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

Lotus Tower to remain open for longer hours

The Colombo Lotus Tower is to remain open for longer hours on weekdays and weekends. Accordingly, the Colombo Lotus Tower will be open to the public from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. from Monday to Friday. However, tickets will be issued only from 9.00 a.m to 9.00 p.m on weekdays. The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company said that the Lotus Tower will be open for the public from 9.00 a.m. to 11.00 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. Tickets will be issued from 9.00 a.m. to 10.00 p.m. on Saturdays an

17 Oct, 2022