Politics

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Politics

Anura Yapa’s arrest, a govt. act of cowardice – Patali

The government arrested former minister Anura Yapa merely because he is giving the leadership to form a powerful political alliance opposed to it,...

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Dayasiri tables 3 new bills to enhance provincial council efficiency

Member of Parliament Dayasiri Jayasekara handed over three private member motions to the Secretary-General of Parliament today. These reforms provide the basic legal...

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AKD praises Ranil for using private residence

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake thanked his immediate predecessor Ranil Wickremesinghe for having gone to live at his private residence without using an official...

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NPP govt. is all talk and no cider – Wimal

Leader of the National Freedom Front Wimal Weerawansa said the current government is trying to make people forget other issues in the country...

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All MP salaries deposited into one NPP account  

Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said that all salaries and allowances of ministers and members of the National Peoples’ Power would...

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UNP and SJB to form a common alliance for future elections

The United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) have agreed to form a common alliance to contest the upcoming elections....

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Mahinda Rajapaksa to vacate official residence?

Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has decided to move out of the official residence located at Colombo 07, it is learnt. This comes in...

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AKD’s veiled threat to MR: Keep whining and we will remove remaining security detail

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, addressing a meeting held in Kalutara, said that all privileges that have been obtained illegally will be removed. Dissanayake...