#Anura Kumara Dissanayake
Justice Minister takes swipe at President over ex-CJ’s UN posting
Justice minister Harshana Nanayakkara says he is unaware of the basis for former chief justice Jayantha Jayasuriya getting the position of Sri Lanka’s...
President withdraws nominee to Supreme Court
The Constitutional Council had been informed prior to a meeting yesterday afternoon (13) that the president had withdrawn his nominee to a vacant...
President’s German visit concludes without a meeting with chancellor
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake concluded an official visit to Germany yesterday (13), which he undertook at the invitation of his German counterpart. The...
President should resign for unlawful prisoner release
Sarvajana Balaya Leader Dilith Jayaweera has called for the resignation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the unlawful release of a prisoner, stating...
Sugar importers warn tax hike will hit consumers
Sugar importers have warned President Anura Kumara Dissanayake against any move to increase the current import tax on sugar, arguing that such a...
Handunnetti to expose bribe-takers in President’s ministry
Industries Minister Sunil Handunnetti says he will expose in a matter of days the few finance ministry officials who solicit bribes from liquor...
AKD pardons convicted financial fraudster
A former bank manager convicted of financial fraud involving Rs. four million has received a presidential pardon on account of Vesak, despite facing...
State neglect persists in North despite AKD’s pledges of reform
Northern Province Governor N. Vethanayagan has raised concerns over continued obstruction by Colombo-based officials, stating that such interference is undermining efforts to accelerate...
