Committee on High Posts Approves Nominations of Four Heads of Mission
The Committee on High Posts of parliament has approved the nominations of four Heads of Mission. The approval was granted when the Committee met in Parliament recently (Feb. 06) under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya. Accordingly, the Committee approved the nominations of Mr. Horana Mahawatte Gedara Saman Kumar Chandrasiri as the Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the …
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Former Minister Prof. Tissa Vitharana passes away
Veteran politician and former Minister Professor Tissa Vitharana has passed away at the age of 91. He reportedly passed away this morning at his residence in Kotte following a prolonged illness. During his long and distinguished public career, Professor Vitharana served the nation in several key capacities, including as a Member of Parliament, a Cabinet Minister, and a Provincial Governor.
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Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection Approves the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill. This approval was granted when the Committee met in Parliament on 11.02.2026 under the chairmanship of Hon. Member of Parliament (Dr.) Najith Indika. The Second Reading debate of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill is scheduled to be taken up in Parliament on 17th …
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Key Discussion on the National Commission on Women
A discussion was held this afternoon (12) at the Presidential Secretariat, on the National Commission on Women, under the patronage of Chairperson of the Parliamentary Women’s Caucus and Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj and Secretary to the President, Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake. The meeting was organised by the Presidential Secretariat in response to a request made …
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Corruption Perceptions Index-2025: Who will take the lead in the fight against corruption?
The 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) shows that corruption remains a serious threat in every part of the world, although there are limited signs of progress. Leaders must act to tackle abuses of power and the wider factors driving this decline, such as the roll-back of democratic checks and balances, and attacks on independent civil society. Anti-government protests in many …
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Discussions Held at the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus on the Work of the National Commission on Women
Extensive discussions were held at the Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus regarding the expedited implementation of the functions of the National Commission on Women. The discussions took place when the caucus met on 05.02.2026 at the Parliamentary Complex, under the chairpersonship of Hon. Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj. During the meeting, attention was drawn to a letter dated …
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Applications called for the post of Member of the Audit Service Commission
Applications have been called from interested individuals to fill the forthcoming vacancies in the post of Member of the Audit Service Commission under Article 41B of the Constitution of the Democratic Socialist Republic of Sri Lanka. Accordingly, under Article 153A of the Constitution, the Constitutional Council shall recommend suitable individuals to the Hon. President for the following appointments in the …
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Nominations called for appointment to the post of Member of the Right to Information Commission
The Constitutional Council calls for nominations from civil society organizations, for a vacancy arising in terms of Section 12(1) (c) of the Right to Information Act No 12 of 2016, to be recommended to the Hon. President for appointment as a member of the Right to Information Commission. In terms of Section 12(2) (a) (i) of the Right to Information …
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resident Chairs Meeting of Board of Governors of the President’s Fund
The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The Board of Governors comprises seven members: the President, the Prime Minister, the Speaker, the Leader of the Opposition, the Secretary to the President and two members appointed by the President. The key matters discussed and …
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Cabinet approved amendments to SIM card registration rules
The Cabinet has approved amendments to SIM card registration rules, introducing measures for the re-registration of subscriber details for SIM cards obtained before August 2, 2019. The original Subscriber SIM Card Registration Regulations No. 01 of 2019, issued under the Telecommunications Act No. 25 of 1991, applied only to SIM cards issued after that date. This left gaps in subscriber …
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