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New alliance led by Anura to contest under ‘chair’ symbol

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The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) faction led by Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva and the “New Alliance” today (Aug. 14) launched a new alliance under the name “Podujana Eksath Peramuna” (People’s Alliance).

Anura Priyadarshana Yapa has been named as the leader of the new alliance while Lasantha Alagiyawanna and Chamara Sampath Dassanayake named as General Secretary and Treasurer respectively.
During the event, SLFP Treasurer State Minister Lasantha Alagiyawanna announced the positions within the alliance, which also includes a leadership council of 21 members including the Chairman of SLFP, Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva.

The newly-formed alliance plans to contest the upcoming elections under the symbol of the ‘chair’.

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Vote on Account for first four months of 2025 passed in Parliament

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The resolution for the Vote on Account, ensuring government operations and debt servicing for the initial four months of 2025, was passed in Parliament yesterday (6) without a vote. 

The debate on the resolution, initially presented on 3 December, spanned two days.

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US delegation discusses economic and governance reforms with foreign minister

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A U.S. delegation led by Assistant Secretary Donald Lu met with Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to congratulate Sri Lanka’s new administration. Discussions focused on shared priorities, including economic and governance reforms, with plans for tailored programs, capacity-building, and technical assistance to benefit the Sri Lankan people.

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CAA seizes bottled water stock in Hemmatagama over violations

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The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) raided a factory in Hemmatagama, Mawanella, seizing over 3,000 bottles of drinking water prepared for distribution.

Investigations revealed that the factory’s Health Ministry registration certificate had expired and was obtained using false information. The seized stock included bottles of varying sizes from 500 ml to 19 liters.

The CAA emphasized that falsely claiming standards or endorsements violates the CAA Act, and legal action will be taken against the violators. Regular raids are conducted to prevent consumer deception.

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