Politics

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Sri Lanka could reach breaking point by December – Wajira

United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Wajira Abeywardena yesterday (27) warned that Sri Lanka may face a massive collapse by the...

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Imtiaz snubs Sajith, rejects SJB chairman post

Former Member of Parliament Imtiaz Bakir Marker has declined a request to resume the position of Chairman of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB),...

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Bandulal resigns: Rohini is disappointed

Ex-MP Bandulal Bandarigoda has resigned as the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s organizer for the Galle electorate in a dispute over the listed members at...

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Wave of resignations rocks SJB as key organisers exit in Matale & Bandarawela

Three key electoral organisers of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) in the Matale District have resigned from their posts, citing persistent neglect by...

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Battle for CMC: Govt strikes deals in Colombo with the support of former Governor

The National People’s Power (NPP)-led government is making every effort—regardless of cost—to secure control over the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). Despite holding the...

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NPP in talks with rival parties to secure control of local bodies despite past pledges

The National People’s Power (NPP), which has long vowed to break away from traditional political alliances, is now in talks with several established...

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Chaos, warnings, and the waiting game on corruption

By our Political Editor The 16th anniversary of Sri Lanka’s War Victory Day on 18 May was meant to be a moment of...

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UNP sets strict selection criteria for Local Government members

The United National Party (UNP) has announced its decision to appoint representatives to local government bodies solely based on the percentage of votes...