Use of Academic Titles Restricted to Active Service, Says UGC
The former Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC), Senior Professor Sampath Amaratunge had issued a circular in July, notifying all university vice-chancellors, faculty...
Public Utilities Commission to Seek Public Feedback on Electricity Tariff Proposal from Tomorrow
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that public consultations on the proposed electricity tariff revisions will commence tomorrow (17) and continue...
Opposition Alleges Government MPs Removing Academic Qualifications from Social Media
The opposition claims that nearly ten government MPs have removed academic titles such as "Doctor," "Professor," and "Engineer" from their Facebook profiles. This move...
Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne to be Appointed as New Speaker?
Reports indicate that the National People's Power (NPP) government has decided to appoint Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne as the new Speaker of Parliament.
Dr. Wickramaratne, who...
Special Party Leaders’ Meeting
Special Party Leaders’ Meeting to Discuss Tomorrow’s Parliamentary Agenda
A special meeting of party leaders, chaired by the Deputy Speaker, will be held this evening...
Farmers Allowed to Act Against Crop Damage by Wild Animals: Minister Lal Kantha
Farmers are permitted to take any necessary action to protect their crops from damage caused by wild animals within their cultivated lands, Minister of...
78 railway engines idling without repairs since 2017: Audit Report
The Auditor General's Department has revealed that 78 railway engines requiring repairs have been left idle in running sheds and the Ratmalana Main Railway...
Customs to Release Imported Rice within Four Hours of Arrival
Imported rice stocks will be released from the Colombo Port within four hours of arrival, provided all necessary taxes are paid, Additional Director General...
Opposition accuses Govt. Over Large Budgetary Allocation to Presidential Secretariat
The opposition accused the government yesterday (05) of allocating a large budget for the Presidential Secretariat for the first quarter of 2025, contradicting pre-election...
SJB MP Kabir Hashim Questions Interim Budget Allocations and Criticizes Government’s Economic Policy
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kabir Hashim, speaking in Parliament today (05), criticized the government's interim budget for 2025, highlighting that the same amount...