Sri Lanka Railways to be declared an essential service

US Congressman warns China out to help Sri Lanka monitor citizens

A US Congressman has warned that China is looking to help Sri Lanka monitor its citizens. Congressman Ted Yoho said that some countries seem to be drifting away from US leadership and are tilting towards China. He noted that, for example in Sri Lanka the Chinese are to offer the Government a way to monitor Sri Lankan citizens. Yoho represents Florida’s 3rd Congressional District and also serves as a member of the House Committee on Foreign Affairs. China has a large presence in Sri Lanka and

28 Oct, 2019

Ranil says he will be PM under Sajith’s Presidency

United National Front leader Ranil Wickremesinghe says he will be Prime Minister in a future Government with Sajith Premadasa as President. At a special media briefing today, Wickremesinghe said that the United National Front has achieved a lot over the past 4-5 years and the process to develop the country will continue under a new Government. Asked who the Prime Minister will be to take the process forward, Wickremesinghe said that he will be the Prime Minister and Sajith Premadasa the Presid

30 Oct, 2019

Cabinet approves MCC grant of US$ 480 million

The Cabinet has approved the Millennium Challenge Corporation (MCC) grant of US$ 480 million. Finance Minister Mangala Samaraweera had submitted a proposal on the grant to the cabinet today and it was approved. Earlier, President Maithripala Sirisena had said that he will not approve the deal after the main opposition had raised concerns over the agreement. There had been concerns that under the proposed MCC deal the US will gain control over land in Sri Lanka. The US rejected the claims. Th

29 Oct, 2019