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Politics COVID-19 has no relevance to postponing polls: Sajith
The Coronavirus has no relevance to the general election as preventing the further spread of the disease is the most important matter rather than talking of…
Politics Sajith boycotts UNP Working Committee meeting
Several UNP members including party deputy leader Sajith Premadasa boycotted its Working Committee meeting held yesterday. Sajith loyalist and former MP Harin…
Politics Sajith’s invitation to Ranil, UNP: Working Committee to meet to today
The UNP working committee will meet today to discuss and decide on Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa's extension to Party Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe and the…
Politics Japan’s Belluna and Asia Capital reps meet Prime Minister
Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa; Stefan Abeyesinhe -Executive Director, Asia Capital PLC; Hiroshi Yasuno - General Manager-Belluna Co., Japan; Kiyonori…
Politics Human rights concerns: Sajith blames those in present govt
It is those in the present government who originally internationalised the human rights issues in Sri Lanka by signing a joint agreement with the then UN Chief…
Politics No politics with UNP even if Sajith wins: Wasantha
While saying he could not further tolerate the hostility shown to him by the UNP, Foreign Affairs State Minister Wasantha Senanayake said that he had no…
Politics Election chief censors state TV ahead of polls
Election Commission has said it will censor the political coverage of a state-owned TV station after accusing it of bias against the former president's…
Politics Sajith at Katugampola rally
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNF alliance's presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa participated in an election rally in Katugampola today.
Politics Sajith to cash in SF's war wisdom to combat terrorism
The UNF-led alliance will give highest possible responsibilities to Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka, its presidential candidate Sajith Premadasa said addressing…
Politics People have decided whom to vote: Cardinal
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith said today the people had already decided to whom they would vote at the upcoming presidential election and those defeated should…
Politics Fmr. President exercised plenary Executive powers: AG
Appearing for the Attorney General, Senior Deputy Solicitor General Nerin Pulle today told that the former president, who had signed the dual citizenship…
Politics NPM Presidential Candidate Mahesh Senanayake
Former Army Commander General Mahesh Senanayake was yesterday named as the Presidential Candidate of the National People’s Movement and People’s Forum…
Politics UNP to nominate Sajith as candidate on conditions
There was general agreement among the seniors of the United National Party (UNP) to nominate Minister Sajith Premadasa as the presidential candidate but on…
Politics PM, Sajith to meet UNF leaders to decide on the candidate
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe and UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa who met at Temple Trees last night had agreed to meet the constituent parties of the…
Politics I’m ready to rebuild nation - Sajith
My hands are clean. I don’t have other’s blood on my hands, said UNP Deputy Leader Sajith Premadasa addressing massive rally at Sathyavadi grounds in…
Politics PM Ranil addresses Maldivian Parliament
Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe addressed the Maldivian parliament on Tuesday during his official visit to the Maldives to chair the Indian Ocean…
Politics Tourism Minister to meet Russian envoy over travel advisory
From left: Board of Airline Representatives Chairman Dimuthu Tennakoon, Immigration and Emigration Department Controller General Pasan Ratnayake, SLTDA…
Politics Army Chief calls on President
Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Shavendra Silva called on President Maithripala Sirisena at the Presidential Secretariat, on Tuesday.
Politics Anura Kumara named presidential candidate
JVP leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake was today announced as the presidential candidate of the National Peoples Power headed by the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna.…
Politics ‘UNP’s Presidential candidate through Working Committee’
The UNP Working Committee will choose the UNP Presidential candidate, while the SLPP candidate would be chosen by the Rajapaksa family, Public Enterprise,…
Politics Sajith calls on Kabir to rejoin Cabinet
At a time when people in Sri Lanka see politicians as self-serving and power hungry, UNP Chairman Kabir Hashim has set an example to leaders across the…
Politics A Muslim devotee prays inside the Minuwangoda Jumma Mosque
A Muslim devotee prays inside the Minuwangoda Jumma Mosque, which came under attack during the anti-Muslim riots recently. The Muslims ended the 31-day fast…
Politics Co-operation among nations vital to curb terrorism - President
President Maithripala Sirisena addressing the Conference on Dialogue of Asian Civilizations held in Bejing, China yesterday said it is important for nations to…
Politics Undiplomatic diplomacy?
The Diyawanna politicos of a certain North-based political party have stopped using their mobile phones for any politically important communication purpose.…