Merchant Shipping Secretariat to be urgently shifted

Supreme Court finds Anti-Terrorism Bill inconsistent with Constitution

The Supreme Court has determined that the Anti-Terrorism Bill is inconsistent with the Constitution of Sri Lanka. Deputy Speaker of Parliament Ajith Rajapaksa announced to Parliament that the Speaker has received the determination of the Supreme Court in respect of the Bill titled ?Anti-Terrorism? which was challenged in the Supreme Court in terms of Article 121(1) of the Constitution. Accordingly, the determination of the Supreme Court as to the Constitutionality of the Bill concludes as foll

20 Feb, 2024

Concessions for passengers travelling by sea from Sri Lanka to India

The Cabinet has approved concessions for passengers travelling by sea from Sri Lanka to India. The Government said that it has been recognized that the promotion of maritime passenger transport between Sri Lanka and India has the potential to boost tourism by providing increased access to tourists from both countries. It was also noted that it is essential to introduce a low-cost travel and transportation fee system. Accordingly, the Cabinet of Ministers approved a proposal presented by the M

20 Feb, 2024

Gota’s private secretary resigns

Sugeeshwara Bandara, the Private Secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, resigned from his post. Bandara has submitted his resignation letter to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. “Due to unavoidable circumstances, I have resigned from the post of Private Secretary to the 7th President, His Excellency Gotabaya Rajapaksa,” Sugeeshwara Bandara said in an email to Colombo Gazette. In his resignation letter, Sugeeshwara Bandara expressed appreciation to Gotabaya Rajapaksa for appointi

20 Feb, 2024