India provides humanitarian supplies worth over Rs. 3.4 billion
Sri Lanka received humanitarian supplies worth around $22 million (LKR 3.4 billion) donated by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Sri Lanka received humanitarian supplies worth around $22 million (LKR 3.4 billion) donated by the Government of Tamil Nadu.
Most proposals contained in the 22nd amendment to the constitution formulated by Justice Minister Wijedasa Rajapakshe and due before parliament are likely to come into force following the completion of the term of the incumbent president, according to certain media.
Four individuals have been arrested this morning (26) by Police for loitering near the Bandaranaike monument at Galle Face.
Trade unions have asked new president Ranil Wickremesinghe to reactivate the collective agreement that deals with the wages and welfare of estate workers.
Senior journalist Shanuka Karunaratne has been appointed as the President's Media Director.
Former Minister Sagala Ratnayaka has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
The monkeypox outbreak has been declared a global health emergency by the World Health Organization.
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has called on the government to repeal laws that discriminate against the LGBT people.
A cabinet reshuffle is expected to take place in a couple of weeks, it is learnt.
Opposition leader Sajith Premadasa has ruled out any involvement by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya in an all-party government, which the media says is likely to be formed within the next fortnight.