Dinesh nominated Leader of the House; Johnston as Chief Govt. Whip
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The Government Parliamentary Group has nominated Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as Leader of the House, UTV News learns. Meanwhile the Parliamentary Group of the...
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Decision to lease Colombo land should be withdrawn: JVP
(UTV|COLOMBO) – While criticizing the government move to lease a plot of three-acre land in Colombo to Singapore’s Perennial Real Estate for US$ 43 million,...
“If UNP requests Govt. will consider dissolving parliament early” – Min. Wimal
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister Wimal Weerawansa says the government is ready to consider dissolving Parliament before the scheduled time, at the next meeting of Government Parliamentary...
Govt. earns Rs.1bn in revenue from fines
(UTV|COLOMBO) – The government has earned a 1.2 billion rupees in revenue from fines, through raids carried out by the Sri Lanka Customs in 2019....
‘Govt. not launching clear probe into 04/21’ – MP Kavinda Jayawardene
(UTV|COLOMBO) – United National Party (UNP) Parliamentarian Kavinda Jayawardene claims the government is not attempting to launch a clear and comprehensive investigation into the April...
Decision on Leader of House tomorrow
(UTV|COLOMBO) – United People’s Freedom Alliance (UPFA) Parliamentarian DV Chanaka says the positions of the Leader of the House and Chief Government Whip were not...
Final decision on semi-luxury buses in a week
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Minister of Passenger Transport Management Mahinda Amaraweera has granted a week to reach a final decision on the continuation of the semi-luxury bus...
“Defence Ministry had been assigned with more responsibilities” – Defence Secretary
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Defence Secretary Maj. Gen. (Retd) Kamal Gunaratne said the government wanted to create a more disciplined and lawful country under the guidance of...
Sri Lanka to extend free tourist visa facility until April 30
(UTV|COLOMBO) – Sri Lanka on Thursday extended the free visa-on-arrival scheme till April 30 for the citizens of 48 countries, including India, Tourism Minister Prasanna...
Water cut in Negombo and surrounding areas next week
(UTV| COLOMBO) – A 24-hour water cut will be imposed in Negombo and its surrounding areas on January 6, the National Water Supply and Drainage...