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We took over a country where people were waiting in fuel queues, claims Tilvin

The General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), Tilvin Silva, said that the National People’s Power (NPP) government is the only government...

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‘Intimidation and a threat’ from the NPP election campaign

A cash incentive repeatedly offered by Sri Lanka’s President – who is also the Minister of Finance, in addition to the Prime Minister,...

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President again issues veiled threat to LG bodies over funding

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has once again issued a veiled threat to local government bodies whose power will go to a party other...

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AKD declares conditional funding policy for LG bodies

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake delivered a firm message during a public rally in Kantale over the weekend, declaring that only local government bodies...

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Lal Kantha credits Wickremesinghe for steering Sri Lanka through economic crisis

In a striking departure from his party’s usual stance, Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has publicly acknowledged that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was the...

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Sri Lanka’s moment: Victory, criticism, and a growing crisis

By our Political Editor This past week was one of the significant developments and challenging questions for Sri Lanka. On the one hand,...

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NPP claims credit for Ranil’s work

Deputy Minister Nalin Hewage made a bold statement at a National People’s Power (NPP) rally held at the Samanala Stadium in Galle, claiming...

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Parliament announces vacancy following death of NPP MP

A vacancy in Parliament has occurred following the death of Kosala Nuwan Jayaweera, MP for the Kegalle Electoral District. Deputy Speaker Dr. Mohamed...