Politics

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Politics

UNP signals support for political coalition ahead of major rally

Chairman of the United National Party (UNP) Wajira Abeywardena addressed the media on October 10, highlighting a rising public call for political unity...

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SJB appoints committee to explore collaboration with UNP

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has taken a significant step towards closer collaboration with the United National Party (UNP) by appointing a four-member...

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SJB to lead joint political programme with UNP

Sri Lanka’s main opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has announced it will enter into a political collaboration with the United National...

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Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections next year

Sri Lanka will hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections next year, Foreign Affairs Minister Vijitha Hearth told Parliament on Thursday (09). Minister Hearth noted...

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Opposition MPs call for Select Committee to probe release of 323 containers

Opposition MPs have submitted a motion to Parliament seeking the appointment of a Select Committee to investigate the controversial release of 323 shipping...

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Mahinda Rajapaksa must face treason charges – Sarath Fonseka

Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka has called for urgent legal action against former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, accusing him of serious wrongdoing during and after...

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Govt ignoring Northern infrastructure projects, says ITAK MP

Illankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has accused the Government of neglecting critical economic infrastructure in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province, despite...

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Talks progress on potential UNP–SJB merger, but Sajith sets key condition

Discussions between the United National Party (UNP) and the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) on a potential political alliance are ongoing, with Opposition Leader...