Samarasinghe ready to talk with port trade unions

Tony Blair’s assistance sought to help boost Sri Lanka’s economy

Sri Lanka has sought the assistance of former British Prime Minister Tony Blair to boost the economy. President Anura Kumara Disanayake had talks with Tony Blair in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). “During the meeting, I briefed him on the investment opportunities available in Sri Lanka?s healthcare, ports, and tourism sectors. I also invited him to direct potential investors toward these opportunities,” the President said in a post on social media. Blair highlighted the possibility of Sri Lan

11 Feb, 2025

Government insists no change in policy to abolish PTA

The Government insisted there is no change in its policy to abolish the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA). Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said that the Government has no intention of continuing with the PTA. However, he said the PTA will remain until a new law is introduced to replace the PTA. The Minister also said that the Online Safety Act will be amended. Meanwhile, the Cabinet Spokesman said that the Government has no intention of protecting those accused of killing journalist

11 Feb, 2025

Overseas travel ban on Yoshitha’s relative over Rs. 59 million joint account

An overseas travel ban has been imposed on Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s relative Daisy Forrest over investigations being carried out into a Rs. 59 million joint bank account. The Police said that Yoshitha Rajapaksa was unable to clarify how Rs. 59 million was accumulated in the joint bank account. The Kaduwela Magistrate?s Court imposed the overseas travel ban on Daisy Forrest and named her as a suspect in the case. Rajapaksa also has an overseas travel ban imposed on him after he was arrested and la

11 Feb, 2025