Politics

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Politics

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...

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Ganeshan accuses NPP of buying two PS members

The National People’s Power (NPP) has bought two members of the Tamil Progressive Alliance for its chairman nominee for Haldummulla Pradeshiya Sabha, charged...

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A week of controversy, fear and contrasts

By Our Political Editor It was a week marked by drama and tension in Sri Lankan politics as established institutions were again under...

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UNP councillor refuses to vote for ‘corrupt’ mayor-nominee

United National Party (UNP) councillor-elect Ramsi Tony has refused to support the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) Colombo mayoral nominee Riza Zarook. Writing to...

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LG bodies without capable leadership risk mirroring parliamentary failures – Wajira

United National Party (UNP) Chairman Wajira Abeywardena said that the appointment of inexperienced individuals to lead local government bodies risks plunging them into...

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Sajith, Hakeem in key talks today on Colombo mayoral nomination

Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) leader Rauff Hakeem is scheduled to meet Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa in Colombo today for...

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NPP courted Pillayan to control Batticaloa Municipal Council – Rasamanickam

Tamil National Alliance (TNA) Parliamentarian Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has alleged that the National People’s Power (NPP) sought the support of former State Minister Sivanesathurai...

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President should resign for unlawful prisoner release

Sarvajana Balaya Leader Dilith Jayaweera has called for the resignation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake over the unlawful release of a prisoner, stating...