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Ranil warns of economic setback as Adani’s renewable energy projects Face cancellation

Former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has criticized the President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the ruling National People’s Power (NPP) government for halting...

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Sri Lanka’s debt set to increase by $2.6 billion – FSP

Sri Lanka’s national debt is expected to rise by an additional $2.6 billion through this year’s budget, said the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP)....

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10,000 cops, hundreds of escort vehicles gave protection to president in Kandy, claims Patali

State expenses under incumbent president Anura Kumara Dissanayake is Rs. 10,00,000 million more than his predecessors Ranil Wickremesinghe and Mahinda Rajapaksa, charged ex-MP...

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Wasantha Samarasinghe contradicts himself: Video played in House

Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe has made contradictory references to a relief package for the New Year proposed for recipients of state relief. This was...

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SJB tables list of UNPers done to death by JVP in 1980s

Matale Dirstrict SJB MP Rohini Kaviratne today tabled a list in Parliament naming 1,300 members, leaders, trade unionists, and activists of the UNP...

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From the Political Desk: Sri Lanka prepares for local government elections amid political chaos

According to the Chairman of the Election Commission, R.M.A.L. Ratnayake, Sri Lanka will hold its local government elections on 06 May 2025. About...

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“Even if we accept it, the public won’t” – Minister clarifies stance on unfulfilled NPP promises

Minister of Health Dr Nalinda Jayatissa addressed ongoing claims from the opposition that the government has failed to fulfill its promises. Noting that...

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Trade Minister defends govt’s tender award to presidential advisor’s company

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Mujibur Rahman, raised serious allegations in Parliament regarding the awarding of a government audit tender.  Rahman claimed that...