Politics He predicts a radical change at the eleventh hour!
A sporty purohita from Gampaha had the other day a chance meeting with a very high political authority and they soon found themselves discussing the upcoming…
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Politics Venting his spleen!
Soon after a no-confidence motion against the government was moved, the group of Muslim politicos, who quit their purohita status called on the Green leader to…
Politics Akila to resign as UNP General Secretary
UNP General Secretary Akila Viraj Kariyawasam said yesterday he informed party leader Ranil Wickremesinghe of his decision to resign from the post. Mr.…
Politics People suffered when leaders tried to be eagles
It was the people who had to suffer when leaders of the previous Government attempted to be eagles, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa said during an event held…
Politics Won’t let anyone ‘lay eggs’ in my nest
Referring to the Government’s attempts to make new appointments to China-gifted National Nephrology Hospital in Polonnaruwa, former President Maithripala…
Politics GL, Cabraal, Sabry to enter National List through SLPP
Former Foreign Minister G.L. Peiris, former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal and President’s Counsel Ali Sabry will enter Parliament through the…
Politics SJB to go solo on nominations
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) yesterday announced the appointment of its nomination board. Commenting on this, former MP Harin Fernando told Daily Mirror the…
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 ‘Guttila’ has now become the aggressor!
Both are said to be planning to enter the general polls round the corner from the same alliance and are in a battle to muster the highest preference…
Politics Still no deal on estate workers’ wage hike
By Nishel Fernando The announced minimum daily wage of Rs.1, 000 for plantation workers is unlikely to come into effect on March 1 as decreed by the…
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 Ranil to contest upcoming poll from Colombo District
UNP leader Ranil Wickremesinghe will contest the upcoming parliamentary election from the Colombo District, a senior UNP source told the Daily Mirror…
Politics Southern Expressway extended
The Godagama-Barawakumbuka segment of the Southern Expressway (E01) was declared open for public by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and Prime Minister Mahinda…
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 Dinesh nominated Leader of the House; Johnston as Chief Govt. Whip
The Government Parliamentary Group has nominated Minister Dinesh Gunawardena as Leader of the House, sources told Ada Derana. Meanwhile the Parliamentary Group…
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 15 more parties ink MoUs with SLPP to back Gota
Fifteen new political parties yesterday signed Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) at its presidential candidate Gotabaya…
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 EC says final results could be announced by Nov. 17 morning
The Elections Commission (EC) would be able to announce the winner of the Presidential poll 2019 in the morning of November 17 and if none of the top two…
Politics I’ll downsize cabinet to 20: Mahesh Senanayake
Former Army Commander and National People’s Party presidential candidate Gen. Mahesh Senanayake said he would bring the cabinet to 20 under his government. He…
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 He needs five vehicles for official travel!
There is a government establishment responsible for promoting rural agriculture. The head of this establishment, a political appointee, drawing a monthly…
Politics SLPP wins Elpitiya comprehensively
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) won all 17 wards of the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Saba securing the election victory. The party garnered 23,372 votes and won…