There has been a delay in finalising the unit cost for the proposed 500 Mw wind power project initiated by India’s Adani Group. This is surprising and disturbing as there was a news item that the Cabinet had approved the payment of US dollar cents 14.6 per unit, nearly Rs. 50 in our local currency, […]

Journalist Lasantha Ruhunage has requested the Election Commission to inquire into former UNP MP Sagala Ratnayake’s role in President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s presidential election campaign. In a letter dated March 23, 2024, addressed to EC Chairman R. M. A. L. Ratnayke, Ruhunage has pointed out that as the President’s Chief of Staff (CoS) Sagala Ratnayake cannot […]

By Saman Indrajith Salaries of ministers differ and Parliament is not aware of the exact amount drawn by each of them, for they are paid by their ministries. Contacted for comment, COPF Chairman SJB MP Dr Harsha de Silva said that he could give exact details of the salary and allowances he received but he […]