Training of graduates to begin in May

The Election Commission has informed that the training for graduates who have already received letters of appointment can begin training during the 1st week of May.



Postal voting applications for General Election accepted from today

The Elections Commission today began accepting postal voting applications for the upcoming general election.



Prasanna asks public not to vote for anyone connected to Maithripala Sirisena

Minister of Industrial Exports and Investment Promotion, Tourism and Aviation, Prasanna Ranatunga yesterday urged the people not to vote for anyone politically connected to former President Maithripala Sirisena.



President insists on formulating a standard national education policy soon

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa emphasized the need for formulating a national education policy on a priority basis to suit the rapidly changing situations.



Election Commission to be consulted over training suspension

The Government has decided to hold talks with the Chairman of the Election Commission pertaining to the directive to suspend training for graduate trainees until a week has passed after the announcement of election results.



Sri Lanka Central Bank leaves rates unchanged, but highlights coronavirus risks

Sri Lanka’s central bank left its key interest rates unchanged on Thursday following an unexpected uptick in retail inflation but maintained its accommodative stance, highlighting the risks from the coronavirus epidemic.



If there is no symbol telephone would be used – Maddumabandara

Former MP and General Secretary of the ‘Samagi Janabalavegaya’ Ranjith Maddumabandara states that if a decision regarding the UNP Symbol cannot be finalised, it will contest for the upcoming elections under the symbol of a telephone.



Graduates who did not receive the appointment letters should appeal – Bandula

Minister of Information and Mass Media and Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation Dr. Bandula Gunawardena requested the graduates, who did not receive their appointment letters for the graduate trainee program, to send in their appeals to the President Secretariat via their respective divisional secretariats.



Dedicated Email to report social media misuse

The Information Technology Society Sri Lanka has introduced a dedicated email address to lodge complaints pertaining to the misuse of social media platforms during the General Election period.



Vega Innovations unveils flagship electric supercar

VEGA, the flagship electric supercar, the first of its kind built in Sri Lanka, designed and developed by Vega Innovations, a subsidiary of CodeGen International Ltd was officially unveiled at the Geneva International Motor Show 2020 in Switzerland.



Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena and his wife granted bail

Former chief executive officer (CEO) of SriLankan Airlines Kapila Chandrasena and his wife, who were arrested on money laundering charges, have been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.



I will contest from UNP: Mervyn

Former Minister Mervyn Silva said yesterday that he would contest the General Elections under United National Party (UNP) and its elephant symbol.



Sri Lankan security agencies shutting down civic space – HRW

Sri Lankan security agencies are stepping up surveillance, harassment, and threats against human rights activists and journalists, says Human Rights Watch (HRW).



MPs will be unseated if found to have campaigned at places of worship – EC chief

The Election Commission (EC) was empowered to strip a candidate of his or her seat in Parliament if he or she had campaigned at a place of worship, EC Chairman Mahinda Deshapriya said, in Kandy, yesterday, after meeting the Mahanayake Theras of the Asgiri, Malwathu Chapters and Ramanna Nikaya.



Sri Lanka rejects “inaccurate references” by UN Special Rapporteur on religious freedom

Sri Lanka has rejected the inaccurate assertions made by the UN Special Rapporteur on freedom of religion or belief.



Ensure adequate fertilizer supply – President orders officials

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa yesterday directed officials to ensure the supply of the required amount of fertilizer for the Yala season without delay.