Political and Social News
Excise chief denies claims over issuance of excise license
The Commissioner General of Excise, M.J. Gunasiri, stated that claims made by certain parties regarding the alleged illegal issuance of a large number of excise licenses during the Presidential Election period are false.
President faces criticism for summoning armed forces to maintain public order
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s decision to re-issue a gazette notification summoning the armed forces for the maintenance of public order has sparked criticism from human rights activists.
New Director General Legal of Presidential Secretariat appointed
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Senior Advocate J.M. Wijebandara as the Director General Legal of the Presidential Secretariat.
Chairman of Litro Gas resigns
Muditha Peiris has stepped down from his position as the Chairman of the Litro Gas Company. He has tendered his resignation effective from tomorrow (27).
WP Governor Hanif Yusuf calls for collective action to combat corruption
Newly appointed Western Province Governor, Billionaire Business leader and co-founder of Sri Lanka’s multinational logistics giant Expolanka Holdings PLC Hanif Yusuf Hanif Yusuf yesterday assumed office with a strong call for collaboration among stakeholder to tackle corruption and deliver the change that the public demands.
Over a hundred former ministry secretaries vehicles abandoned at Galle Face
Over one Hundred ehicles used by former secretaries of various ministries were found abandoned at Galle Face in Colombo soon after the dissolution of parliament last night.
Tamil diaspora looks to engage with Sri Lanka’s new President
The Tamil diaspora is keen to engage with Sri Lanka’s new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his effort to build a new Sri Lanka with integrity, inclusivity, equality, and justice for all.
New Resolution on Sri Lanka tabled at UNHRC in Geneva
A new Resolution on Sri Lanka has been tabled at the UN Human Rights Council (UNHRC) in Geneva by the main sponsors the United Kingdom, Canada, Malawi, Montenegro, North Macedonia, and the United States of America.
President holds special discussion with CB governor
A discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Central Bank (CB) Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe was held yesterday (24) at the Presidential Secretariat, the Government Information Department announced.
Don't want to be sandwiched between China and India: New Sri Lanka President
New Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that the island nation would not align itself with any 'power camp' and that both India and China are valued friends.