COLOMBO (News1st): The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has discussed the allegations against its leader Maithripala Sirisena in the report of the presidential commission that probed the 2019 April 21st attacks. I cannot comment on this matter right now. However, as the SLFP, we will announce the final decision on this matter tomorrow, SLFP General [2/24/2021] …
COLOMBO (News1st): Religious leaders have expressed concerns on delays in publicizing the report of the presidential commission that probed the 2019 April 21st attacks. We have our reservations as to whether they are attempting to strain and filter the contents of the report before it is given to us, His Eminence J. Vincent, the Chairman [2/24/2021] …
Saliya Pieris P.C. was elected as the 26th President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Wednesday (24th). Saliya Peiris PC secured 5162 votes while Kuvera de Zoysa PC only secured 2807 votes. Saliya Peiris PC & Kuvera de Zoysa PC were contesting for the post of BASL President. Saliya Pieris P.C. heads [2/24/2021] …
COLOMBO (News1st): Political leaders in the Northern province held talks with US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Alaina B. Teplitz, in Kokuvil, Jaffna today. Leader of the Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi, Mavai Senathirajah, Senior Deputy Leader C. V. K. Sivagnanam and MP Sivagnanam Shritharan joined the discussion. We discussed the resolution that will be presented at [2/24/2021] …
COLOMBO (News1st): The Muthurajwala wetlands will be brought under the Urban Development Authority, environment minister Mahinda Amaraweera has said. This area will be developed as a destination for tourists who love to visit places of environmental value, Amaraweera told reporters on Wednesday. He added that the development of the wetlands will take place under a [2/24/2021] …
The lessons I learnt in cricket helped me in politics, said Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan at the commissioning of the “Imran Khan High-Performance Sports Centre†in Colombo. Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan who was on an official visit to Sri Lanka told a gathering in Colombo that when he came into politics, it [2/24/2021] …
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan concluded his two-day official visit to Sri Lanka on Wednesday (24) following meetings with the President, Prime Minister and others. Prime Minister Imran Khan was accompanied by a high-level delegation, comprising Federal Ministers and senior Government officials. This was the first visit by the Prime Minister of Pakistan [2/24/2021] …
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan invited Sri Lankan businesses to be involved in the China–Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) project, which is part of China’s Belt and Road initiative. Speaking at the Pakistan Sri Lanka Trade and Investment Conference 2021 in Colombo, the Pakistan Prime Minister said CPEC open the opportunity for Sri Lankan businesses [2/24/2021] …
15 Members of Parliament representing the Muslim community called on Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan in Colombo on Wednesday (24). Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem speaking to News 1st said they are hopeful some positive things would happen following the meeting. We don’t want to comment on (COVID-19 burials and [2/24/2021] …
: Visiting Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan called on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa at the Presidential Secretariat on Wednesday morning (Feb. 24) and held bilateral discussions. The Pakistan Prime Minister is set to have lunch with Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa, after which he will leave for the Bandaranaike International Airport, where he will meet [2/24/2021] …
