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The new cabinet has been sworn in before President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. Accordingly, the Ministries of Defence, Finance, Economic Policy Making, Planning, Tourism, Energy, Agriculture, Land, Livestock, Irrigation, Fisheries and Aquatic Resources are under the President.Justice, Public Administration, Home Affairs, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Labour, Education, Science and Technology, Women, Children and Youth Affairs, Sports, Trade, Commerce and Food Safety, Cooperative Development, Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Health.Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has taken oath.Mr. Vijitha Herath has taken the oath in the following ministries.Religious and Cultural Affairs, National Integration, Social Security, Media, Transport and Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation, Public Security,…

Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, the new Prime Minister, told reporters that there is a possibility Parliament may be dissolved tonight.She said that she will assume duties as Prime Minister shortly.

Sri Lanka’s overall inflation rate, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to 1.1% in August 2024, down from 2.5% in July, according to the Department of Census and Statistics.Food inflation also dropped to 2.3% from July’s 2.9%, while the non-food group saw a slight increase in inflation, rising to 0.2% in August from 2.2% in July. The NCPI for August stood at 204.1, marking a decrease of 2.8 index points compared to the previous month.

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has officially been named the Prime Ministerial candidate of the ‘Samagi Jana Sandhanaya’ (SJB) for the upcoming General Election.The decision was unanimously approved during a party meeting, solidifying his leadership within the coalition.Premadasa also clarified that there is no collaboration between himself and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, dispelling recent rumours of an alliance.The SJB is now gearing up for the election with Premadasa leading their campaign.Premadasa also took the opportunity to express his gratitude to supporters following his electoral loss in the recently concluded presidential election.In a heartfelt message, Premadasa acknowledged the support he received from…

NPP MP Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, a distinguished academic, rights activist, and university lecturer, has been appointed as the 16th Prime Minister of Sri Lanka by President Anura Kumara DissanayakeKnown for her work in education and social justice, Amarasuriya’s appointment marks a significant milestone in Sri Lankan politics.

At least 492 people, including 35 children, have been killed in a day of unrelenting Israeli attacks on Lebanon, according to the country’s Health Ministry. At least 1,645 were wounded.Lebanon’s Hezbollah fired a barrage of missiles at Israeli air bases in response as world leaders and the United Nations called for urgent de-escalation. Turkey warned Israel’s offensive on Lebanon could “drag entire region into chaos”.In the Gaza Strip, Israeli air attacks killed at least 24 people over the past day, including a mother and her four children in central Deir el-Balah.

The Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon has introduced helplines for Sri Lankan citizens residing in the country who are in distress due to the escalating conflict with Israel.The hotlines have been introduced after Israeli air raids hitting mostly southern and eastern Lebanon killed at least 492 people and wounded at least 1,645.According to the country’s health ministry, the attack is the deadliest day of conflict in Lebanon since its 1975-90 civil war.Amidst the crisis, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Lebanon urged its citizens to contact the following hotlines for assistance.

Ranil Wickremesinghe, outgoing President of Sri Lanka will not contest the upcoming Parliament election or seek a place on the national listUNP Deputy Leader Ruwan Wijewardena said that UNP leader is expected to take on an advisory role, providing counsel on national matters.Meanwhile, Deputy Leader of the United National Party (UNP) Ruwan Wijewardene has extended an invitation to the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and other opposition parties to unite and discuss the way forward for Sri Lanka. Wijewardene emphasized the importance of collective efforts in shaping the country’s future and navigating the challenges ahead.

As newly-elected left-wing President Anura Kumara Dissanayake took his oath in Colombo, Sri Lanka’s former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived in Nepal,Dissanayake, who garnered only 3 percent of the votes in the 2019 elections, has now secured a majority.Meanwhile, Rajapaksa, who fled Sri Lanka two years ago, arrived in Kathmandu via Bhutan’s capital, Thimphu.In Kathmandu, Rajapaksa is being hosted by billionaire businessman Binod Chaudhary.Read the full news report 👇

The International Monetary Fund said it will discuss the timing of the next review of the Sri Lanka program and looked forward to working with the new President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.“We look forward to working together with President Dissanayake and his team towards building on the hard-won gains that have helped put Sri Lanka on a path to economic recovery since entering one of its worst economic crises in 2022.We welcome the announcement of an agreement in principle between Sri Lanka and international bondholders’ representatives, subject to confirmation on comparability of treatment by Sri Lanka’s Official Creditors Committee. This represents…