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The National People’s Power (NPP) on Friday said that although the Provincial Council system set up under the 13th Amendment to the Constitution has failed to achieve its objectives, the …

National People’s Power (NPP) national executive member and its Kalutara District team leader Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa yesterday defended the Government’s approach to economic management and welfare delivery, dismissing criticism from Opposition …

Dhaka and Colombo have stressed the need for negotiations over signing the Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA) at the earliest to unlock the untapped potential of bilateral trade between Bangladesh and …

The European Union (EU) has reaffirmed its commitment to support Sri Lanka in expanding its market access, enhancing employment opportunities within the EU, and boosting tourism. The EU has also …

The Government of India (GOI) will double its grant support to upgrade nine schools in the plantation regions of Sri Lanka. The GOI’s total commitment to the project now stands …

As the United Nations and member states prepare for the final round of negotiations on the Global Plastics Treaty in November, UN environment head expects the treaty to seek to …

A key member of the NPP Economic Council, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma said the Government is set to provide income and Value-Added Tax (VAT) relief as soon as possible and confirmed …

The third review of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) program will continue after the new Government takes office in November. Prior to that there will be a courtesy visit by …

Despite much enthusiasm, the Presidential election polling concluded yesterday evening with the turnout estimated to be around 77 percent falling short of the high turnout of 83.7 percent recorded at …

Cabinet Spokesman, Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardhana said that the Government employees’ salary increase will be included in the Budget from January 2025. In addition, …