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FSP on deal struck for Colombo mayorship

It should be looked into why the National People’s Power (NPP) demanded a secret vote for the election of the Colombo mayor, said...

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Govt. won Colombo at a huge cost – Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri

It was at a huge cost that the government secured Colombo’s mayorship through a secret vote, said Prof. Nirmal Ranjith Dewasiri. Holding a...

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NPP gains control of Kolonnawa UC with support from SJB councillor

The National People’s Power (NPP) secured control of the Kolonnawa Urban Council following a tense council session that saw a majority of opposition...

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Seethawaka PS proceedings postponed indefinitely

The election to appoint a new Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, which commenced on Tuesday (17) under the leadership of Western Provincial...

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UNP municipal councillor hospitalised following assault by NPP activists

United National Party (UNP) Municipal Councillor Sandamali Uluwaduge has been admitted to the Colombo National Hospital following an alleged assault by a group...

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Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected Mayor of Colombo 

National People’s Power (NPP) councillor Vraie Cally Balthazaar has been elected as the new Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), following a...

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Secret ballot to elect new Colombo Mayor amid heated debate

A secret ballot is currently underway at the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) to elect the city’s new Mayor, following tense exchanges over the...

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NPP profits from Sarvajana Balaya’s stand

The National People’s Power (NPP) is profiting from the Sarvajana Balaya’s independent stand in several local government bodies which are without a clear...